FSW Salary Schedules for 2024, 2025 and 2026!
Applications Are Now Being Accepted for the 2025 Ed Grabowski-Dina Finn Memorial Scholarships!
If you are a member of the Federation of Social Workers or the Federation's Retirees Council and have a child or grandchild graduating high school (or already in college - see link for details) - don't
delay and APPLY NOW for one of the two FSW College Scholarships!
Make sure to submit the easy online application below before the July 18th, 2025 deadline!
FSW Union Review
Federation of Social Workers
“Member of the Month”
Since 2018, the Federation of Social Workers has sponsored a program which recognizes a “Member of the Month”. This FSW member is honored for his or her outstanding contributions of service to the entire community.
There will be a “Member of the Month” recognized every month, year around. If you would like to nominate a FSW Member who has done exceptional professional, volunteer, or other community service, please fill out this nomination form.
Click Here for the Nomination Form
Each month’s honoree will receive a $100 gift card to the restaurant of their choice, courtesy of the Retirees Council of the FSW, Modica Law Firm and Edge Advertising Group.
Our honoree for May 2025 is Shari Hazel. Please click below to learn more about her valuable contribution of service to the community.
Member of the Month
Congratulations, Shari!
There will be a “Member of the Month” recognized every month, year around. If you would like to nominate a FSW Member who has done exceptional professional, volunteer, or other community service, please fill out this nomination form.
Click Here for the Nomination Form
Each month’s honoree will receive a $100 gift card to the restaurant of their choice, courtesy of the Retirees Council of the FSW, Modica Law Firm and Edge Advertising Group.
Our honoree for May 2025 is Shari Hazel. Please click below to learn more about her valuable contribution of service to the community.
Member of the Month
Congratulations, Shari!
2025 FSW Golf Tournament
SAVE-THE-DATE!
This year's Federation of Social Workers Golf Tournament will be held on:
Monday, August 25, 2025
at Wildwood Country Club
This event benefits Alyssa's Angels and the FSW Scholarship Fund
Please click the tab below to access the Registration brochure, which provides more details!
This year's Federation of Social Workers Golf Tournament will be held on:
Monday, August 25, 2025
at Wildwood Country Club
This event benefits Alyssa's Angels and the FSW Scholarship Fund
Please click the tab below to access the Registration brochure, which provides more details!
Federation Members Honored at 2025 UCAN Awards Event
FSW President Christina Christman was presented with the prestigious Richard M. Downey Heart of Gold Award. This was made in recognition of her generosity and volunteerism on behalf
of organized labor to make the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region a better place to live, work, and raise a family.
The following FSW Members were also recognized as 2025 UCAN Graduates. We congratulate them on their successful completion of the program. Thank you to all for your commitment to our union and the labor community.
Reesheemah Brown, Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA 81381
Christina Christman, Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA 81381
Scott Longdue, Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA 81381
Edward Newman, Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA 81381
Bernadette Piccininni, Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA 81381
Joyce Prescott, Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA 81381
Natisha Womack-Morris, Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA81381
The following FSW Members were also recognized as 2025 UCAN Graduates. We congratulate them on their successful completion of the program. Thank you to all for your commitment to our union and the labor community.
Reesheemah Brown, Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA 81381
Christina Christman, Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA 81381
Scott Longdue, Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA 81381
Edward Newman, Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA 81381
Bernadette Piccininni, Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA 81381
Joyce Prescott, Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA 81381
Natisha Womack-Morris, Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA81381
FSW Members Demonstrate on May Day!
FSW Celebrating International Women's Day
The Federation of Social Workers celebrated International Women's Day early on Friday, March 7th by wearing Purple! Members were given new mouse pads, buttons and stickers to share. This day is particularly significant to the Federation. Women have made up the majority of our membership since our union began. They have also consistently held the highest offices and leadership position in the organization.
ALYSSA'S ANGELS RECEIVES DONATION FROM THE FEDERATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Alyssa's Angels President Chris Bruno (on the left), receives a check for $800 from Federation President Christina Christman (center) and Vice President LaWanda Shipman (on the right). Federation members raised
money for this donation through Super Bowl square boards, which were purchased by FSW members at both Westfall Road and St. Paul Street Offices. Everyone at Alyssa's Angels is deeply grateful for the continued
invaluable support that we receive from the Federation of Social Workers.
FSW President Christina Christman Awarded Scholarship!
The members of the Federation of Social Workers are extremely proud of President Christman having been awarded this scholarship. During her time in office, her tireless efforts have resulted in
tremendous contractual gains and overall improvements in our working conditions. Her many contributions are very much appreciated.
FSW Supports Girl Scouts Sneaker Ball!
The Federation of Social Workers has an established tradition of supporting other organizations in the community. Offering our union hall to the Girl Scouts as a venue for their recent
event is yet another example of that tradition. Our consistent efforts in this regard have served to make the Federation more than just a union. It has become part of the basic fabric
of the Rochester community.
Report on Understaffing in Social Services!
2024 HUMAN SERVICE AWARDS
18th Annual Human Service Worker of the Year Awards Luncheon
The 18th Annual Human Service Awards luncheon was held on October 25th at the Rochester Riverside Community Center. The event, which is sponsored by the Federation of Social Workers, honors individuals and
groups that have made exceptional contributions of service to our community. Congratulations again to all of our 2024 honorees!
The Federation of Social Workers is proud to announce this year’s honorees:
The Federation of Social Workers is proud to announce this year’s honorees:
- Human Service Worker of the Year (Public Sector)
Rachel Ten Broeke- Monroe Community Hospital - Human Service Worker of the Year (Private Sector)
Andy Carey- MC Collaborative - Human Service Corporate Contributor of the Year
Vision Auto Group - Community Non-Profit Organization the Year
What's Next Sorority - John L. Seebach Volunteer of the Year
Sharon DiTucci- Tree of Hope Counseling - Bertina Forde Rising Star Award
Taylor Crysler- MCDHS - Human Service Courage Award
Jushawn Rucker and David DiPasquale- RCSD/BENTE
Captain Michael Merle, Gilberto Torres, Michael Vinci and Amanda Ortega - Rochester City Firefighters - W. Burton Richardson Lifetime Achievement Awards (two honorees)
Don Alhart
Rev. Dr. Iris Jean Sulcer Banister
FEDERATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS ANNOUNCES ITS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD HONOREES FOR 2024!
At our Human Service Awards luncheon on Friday, October 25th at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center, we will be honoring two extraordinary individuals, who did much to improve the quality of life for others
throughout their respective careers. Our first honoree, Don Alhart, was an award-winning broadcast journalist who also was extremely involved in multiple local non-profit organizations, which gave back to the community.
Also, for the first time in our event's history we will be honoring an individual posthumously. The late Rev. Dr. Iris Jean Sulcer Banister was a dedicated educator, advocate, and community activist who left a profound impact on the Rochester community and beyond.
2024 Scholarship Winners Announced
The Federation of Social Workers is proud to announce that the 2024 winners of the Ed Grabowski/Dina Finn Memorial Scholarships are Ashanti Simmons and Mika Slotnick!
Ashanti is a recent graduate of Rochester Early College International High School. She will be attending Roberts Wesleyan University. Ashanti is the daughter of FSW member LaSonia Simmons.
Mika is a recent graduate of Irondequoit High School, who will be attending SUNY Geneseo. Mika is the daughter of FSW member Rebecca Slotnick.
We wish both Ashanti and Mika great academic and career success in the future!
Ashanti is a recent graduate of Rochester Early College International High School. She will be attending Roberts Wesleyan University. Ashanti is the daughter of FSW member LaSonia Simmons.
Mika is a recent graduate of Irondequoit High School, who will be attending SUNY Geneseo. Mika is the daughter of FSW member Rebecca Slotnick.
We wish both Ashanti and Mika great academic and career success in the future!
Federation Supports Energy Democracy Campaign!
FSW voted to endorse the Rochester for Energy Democracy campaign to create a publicly owned and governed utility company in the city of Rochester last year. Over the past month we teamed up with Metro Justice to collect signatures for the City to fund and facilitate a feasibility study at several area events.
Attorneys in Monroe County Public Defender's Office want to unionize
The Federation of Social Workers strongly supports the efforts of the attorneys in the Public Defender’s Office to unionize!
FSW members and retirees are committed to feeding our community.
We recently volunteered in the kitchen at a local motel temporarily housing county residents with no place to stay, the majority of which are children. The kitchen is 100% grassroots and volunteer run. They serve hot meals prepared by the community and pack bags for the children's lunches the next day. To volunteer by preparing a meal or serving, join Meals for the Homeless at https://www.facebook.com/groups/351197560176136. We also created an Amazon wishlist for the group here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1HOH0JLSTSYKU?ref_=wl_share .
Swearing in of New FSW Vice President
President Christina Christman swearing in new VP LaWanda Shipman
March 24th Rally
On March 24th, FSW members held a lunchtime rally outside of the Monroe County Department of Human Services offices on Westfall Rd. The rally was in support of the union's proposal to raise wages in order to better attract and retain staff. The current high vacancy rates in almost all areas of operations are negatively impacting the delivery of service to those in need in our community
Shipman Wins FSW Runoff Election!
Please join us in congratulating LaWanda Shipman, who has just been elected to be the new Vice President of the Federation of Social Workers.
FSW Election Results
The Federation of Social Workers is pleased to announce the winners of Thurdsay, March 10th 2022 election:
Steward at St. Paul Street: Lauren DelVecchio
Thank you to all members who cast their ballots in this important election, and congratulations to Lauren!
Steward at St. Paul Street: Lauren DelVecchio
Thank you to all members who cast their ballots in this important election, and congratulations to Lauren!
Swearing in of New FSW Steward
Grievance Co-Chair LaTonya Wilcox swearing in New FSW Steward Lauren DelVecchio
Swearing in of New FSW Committee Chairs
FSW President Christina Christman swears in Carolyn Carrol (center) as our new Political Action Chair and Deborah Jackson (on left) as our new Committee on Civil Rights & Equity Chair.
Thank you both for your commitment of further service to our union!
Thank you both for your commitment of further service to our union!
The Federation of Social Workers Mourns This Senseless and Tragic Loss
FSW President Honored By Rochester Area Labor Council
FSW President Christina Christman was honored with the Mother Jones Award at the annual Labor Council Delegates Dinner on November 30, 2021. This award is given each year to an exceptional union
leader for courage and sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty. Christina Christman attends every union meeting and event, and has been a great force in political action in recent years.
Her efforts to support every union cause has benefited all working families. Congratulations on this prestigious award, Christina!
FSW Solidarity with CHS Workers on Strike
A delegation of FSW workers drove to Buffalo during the weekend of October 1st-4th to support Catholic Health Workers on strike.
Federation of Social Workers Rally To Speak Out!
On October 12, union members from Monroe County Federation of Social Workers (IUE-CWA 81381) took the streets in downtown Rochester to remind lawmakers and the community about the virtue and
value of their work. While some members stayed on the street hoisting rally signs and engaging pedestrians and motorists alike, a majority walked up four floors to the Legislative Chambers and
voiced their contract concerns during the public forum session of the meeting. Here are a few photos from the rally in front of the Monroe County Office Building, 39 W. Main St.
81381 FSW Member Contact Form
During this time of crisis, it is critical that the union has accurate and up-to-date contact information for ALL FSW members, so we can provide important updates
easily and effectively. Please take a moment to complete this form with your information and encourage your colleagues to do so as well.
Your information will not be shared with anyone or used for anything other than union business.
Your information will not be shared with anyone or used for anything other than union business.
Wear Your RED Shirt on Thursday
Stuck at Home? If you are an FSW member, wear your RED Shirt on Thursday and post it on the FSW Facebook Page. Once you return to work find LaTonya,
Evelyn or Michelle A for your ticket!
About The Federation of Social Workers
The Monroe County Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA Local 81381, is the oldest public sector social worker union in the United States of America. During our more than fifty years of existence we have provided diligent representation to our membership, which now includes more than nine hundred employees of the County of Monroe in upstate New York.
Our members are dedicated human service professionals who are both caring and committed to the entire community. Their tireless efforts at their jobs, and also as volunteers supporting many local charities, have improved the quality of life for everyone in Monroe County.
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