On May 25, 2025, Aldona Vaiciunas, our beloved CSBA Grievance Coordinator and Office Administrator for more than 25 years, suddenly passed away. She will be greatly missed by the many people who she assisted or otherwise came into contact with.

Not only did Aldona do everything possible to move our grievances forward (mission impossible with OLR) and knowledgeably advise and answer members’ inquiries, but she also was instrumental in coordinating witnesses for Local 237’s successful School Safety Officer equal pay lawsuit and separately in reviewing years of billing records from a law firm that was overcharging us.

Aldona was not only admired for her hard work and intelligence within our union, she was also the long-time President of the Vinegar Hill Neighborhood Association. In that capacity, she was respected by community leaders and politicians throughout Brooklyn.