(30484) AFSCME New York hospital contract, 1965

AFSCME leaders give a press conference after successfully winning the right to represent New York City hospital employees. From left: Mae Edey, president of N.Y.C. Department of Hospital Employees Local 420; Victor Gotbaum, director of District Council 37; and Aura Tompkins, president of N.Y.C. Department of Hospitals Professional, Clerical and Administrative Employees Local 1784. Not pictured is Lillian Roberts, head of DC 37's hospital division, who was also an important figure in the effort.