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Association of BellTel Retirees, Inc.

New Podcast & Video: BellTel Board Member Recalls 1975 New York Telephone Company Building Fire

On the latest episode of The Bell Effect, we look back on the 1975 New York Telephone Company Fire in Manhattan…The blaze damaged service and affected people throughout the country – maybe you!?

Tommy Steed, who serves as VP of Union Relations for the Association, sat down to tell his story of what he experienced when he answered the call to respond, along with countless other telephone company employees, FDNY members and other first responders.

We want to hear your stories too! Are you interested in coming on The Bell Effect to share your memories of working for the phone company? Reply back to this email if you are interested in sharing your story!

Click On The Video Below To Watch On YouTube.

 

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