Carolyn Woods
Children’s National Medical Center  will truly miss Carolyn Woods a thirty three (33) year  employee. Carolyn is one of Gods faithful servants that he placed in this hospital to touch the lives of so many people in so many different ways. Carolyn started her employment at the old Children’s Hospital on 13th street in April 1974. There she worked as a unit clerk. Her drive toward excellence, dress for success and calm demeanor made coming to work a joy for everyone around her. When Children’s moved it’s location to 111 Michigan Ave Carolyn moved also taking her skill set as an example to the new crew of unit clerks at this new facility.  more..

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Hello everyone, my name is Marshall Jackson. I’m the editor of your newsletter. I’ve been an employee in the emergency room at Children’s National Medical Center for 19 yrs. I’m currently serving my 4th term on the Local 722 Executive Board. I volunteered to be the editor of the “Bottomline” in 2002. Under my leadership your newsletter has evolved from a 1 page black and white flyer to become an 8 page color newsletter. I’d like to thank those of you who has encouraged me with your suggestion, comments and concerns. I have welcomed them in the past and will continue to welcome them as long as I am editor.

My goal is to keep the membership informed. Informed of as many issues as I can that will affect the lives of the SEIU Local 722 membership. These issues may be pay raises, contract language, scholarship information, politics, social events, parking problems, construction, or many, many more things that I did not list. My goal is not to offend anyone. I may share some spiritual things as well as some funny things, some health awareness things as well as some economic justice things. I may talk about SEIU Local 722 or I may talk about CWA, UAW, AFL-CIO or Justice for Janitors. The goal is to share information that is useful to the workers of SEIU Local 722. I realize that not every article is meant for everyone, but I try to make sure that there is an article for everyone. If I am missing the mark please contact me and let me know. If I am doing a good job please let me know that also.

I am always looking for articles from the membership as well as looking for assistance in keeping the newsletter going. Anyone who has a desire to assist me don’t hesitate to contact me. My contact information is as follows:

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Linda Hagans

My name is Linda Hagans. I have been an employee at the Washington Hospital Center for 20+ yrs. I’d like to share with the membership my experience of participation in the SEIU AFRAM Conference in Las Vegas. Although it was my first time participating in an AFRAM event, no one knew it. Everyone treated me as though I’d been a participant for a long time. The conference was wonderful. There was a lot of information sharing. The Guest speakers opened my eyes to the many things that are happening not just in our union, but also around the country. We always hear our union officials say that things that we achieve here at WHC affect workers in other locations. We never really understand that until we are networking with workers that do the same work that we do but with a different employer. You never really know how good or bad you have things until you compare it to someone else.

It was absolutely wonderful to see so many of our people from all over the country coming together in unity. Bettering the standard of living for workers across America is such a positive experience. Our own Marchel Smiley was leading the cause. Seeing first hand the effort he has put in across the country makes me proud to even know him. Many of us take for granted the work that the union does, but I am a witness that the work being done here is shining in the north, south, east and west. There were union members from all of those areas present in support of Mr. Smiley and the hard work that he has been doing for everyone.

This was my first time visiting Las Vegas so I had fun. But, more important, this was my eye opening experience that led me to not only write this article, but to encourage others to get involved with this organization. Your participation will not only assist you, but it will assist other workers as well. You may not think that you or your feelings, thoughts, or ideas are important. I can honestly say that this organization will make you feel like all of your input is important. This was a first class conference from a first class organization. I really enjoyed myself here and I look forward to many more experiences with AFRAM

Gloria Bryant

Meet Gloria Bryant. Gloria is an employee at Children’s National Medical Center. Many of you have seen Gloria over the years. She has been employed at Children’s for twenty - six years. Gloria started her employment in the Nutritional Service department where she served the hospital very well for twenty - three years. Gloria decided she was ready for a change so she moved to the Pre-Operative Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), where she has been for the last three years.

Over the years Gloria has seen many things change at Children’s. She has seen several CEO’s of the hospital, several different companies running the Nutritional Services department, many changing faces in the HR department, as well as many new local 722 members. She has even seen some staff leave the hospital and return several years later. Some left complaining and others left happy, but all in all they returned.

Gloria became an active member of Local 722 back in 1980 as a result of her meeting Pat Ferguson and Marchel Smiley who are very wise, understanding, out-spoken union representatives who promote justice and equality. Pat encouraged Gloria to become a shop steward, learn as much as she can about unionism, but most important stay involved. As a result Gloria has been a very active shop steward, elected to the executive board and is also a member of the activities committee.

Gloria has had to deal with issues and concerns of many union members as well as managers at Children’s. In Gloria’s shop steward role she has noted that lack of communication and understanding is what contributes to most issues. She receives great joy in seeing a smile on faces of members after helping to resolve their issues. She knows that she won’t win every case presented before her, but she is always trying to help as many members as possible.

Gloria encourages all members of Local 722, especially those at Children’s, to get involved, learn as much about the union as you can, participate in the many activities that the union is involved in. There is something for everyone. Some things are political, some are spiritual, some involve community service, and some are just plain old fun. Gloria has noticed that there is always more participation by union members at Washington Hospital Center than there is from Children’s.

For the Children’s members that complain to each other or don’t say anything we encourage you to become involved and let your voices be heard in a positive way. The union can only grow with your participation.

Gloria thanks God, her mother, Pat Ferguson and Marchel Smiley for being great counsels in her life.