Lifeguards,
As was done in previous years, NYS Parks will be offering the "Learn to Swim Program" at selected facilities in the region. It is always a goal of the Union to have our own lifeguards working this program as instructors, preventing non-union or potentially inexperienced labor from infiltrating our work environment. In 2017, a WSI course was offered at no cost for lifeguards who would fulfill roles as instructors in the program. Unfortunately, it was given at an inconvenient time and place for most who were interested.
Through discussions with management, the WSI certification process will be vastly improved for 2018, and I encourage anyone who is interested in working the program, to contact Jennifer.Andujar@parks.ny.gov as soon as possible.
In Solidarity, Derek Angermaier President JBLC
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