Member Spotlight-Gary Hyla

Member Spotlight-Gary Hyla

In a world of ever-changing technology, Gary D. Hyla, Database Administrator & President of Local 2567, has seen many significant changes in IT, (Information Technology), over his 36 years with Erie 1 BOCES. Yet, there are two main consistent themes throughout his...
Member spotlight-Stephanie Mintz

Member spotlight-Stephanie Mintz

In a community where grieving families desperately look for answers to violence, there are people like Stephanie Mintz-Police Evidence Technician, Local 1635, tirelessly working to bring justice to victims.  Stephanie was raised in a family that was dedicated to...
Member Spotlight-Joe Anderson

Member Spotlight-Joe Anderson

Joe Anderson’s journey from childhood to becoming the current President of Local 1037a-City of Schenectady has not been an easy one. He has experienced struggle and loss, yet, through it all he chooses to live a life filled with faith, gratitude and a fighting spirit....
Council 66 Member Spotlight-Tim Downey

Council 66 Member Spotlight-Tim Downey

Tim Downey, union member and Micro Computer Technical Support Specialist (MCTSS) at Erie 1 BOCES, was raised with a strong work ethic and the motto no matter what happens “just keep going.” Tim learned hard work and union activity from his role model-his father. His...
Council 66 Member Spotlight – Jeff Reese

Council 66 Member Spotlight – Jeff Reese

If you ask AFSCME Council 66 local 1635 member Jeff Reese what it’s like to hold onto hope, his answer might be a surprising one. Some say Jeff is a medical miracle. Others might say that Jeff is a miraculous force in our community. In Jeff’s words, “I’m just real.” ...