Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member connected to CSEA's new online E-Learning Center. The online learning center was developed to allow CSEA members to get training via any computer connected to the Internet. This advanced way of learning will enable CSEA members to remain the best and most knowledgeable employees in public sector employment. CSEA's Work Institute administers the programs. CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Metropolitan Region Education Committee Chair Jose Aravena (3rd from left) joined by other CSEA members and staff in presenting New York State Assemblyman Peter Rivera a plaque for his many contributions to CSEA during the recent Black and Puerto Rican Legisltive Conference in Albany. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Gary Thompson, a plant utilities assistant at the New York State Office of General Services, performs maintenance on a boiler at the Sheridan Steam Plant in Albany, NY.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Chenango County Probation Supervisor Marc Yerton in his office at the Chenango County Office Building pointing to the office's only security measure ? a piece of red tape on the floor that probationers and other visitors to his office are supposed to stay behind. This photo appeared in the May 2006 Work Force as part of a series of articles illustrating the need for worksite security around New York State. CSEA led the fight to enact legislation through a statewide media campaign and grassroots member efforts. Governor George Pataki signed the Worksite Security Act June 7, 2006, making New York State a leader in protecting public work sites.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members and Van Duyn Home and Hospital workers working the phone banks to fight to keep the home open. Van Duyn Unit officer Ruth Smith seated with her back to the camera, displays a T-shirt with the slogan CSEA developed, "Don't Cut Our Safety Net." The Onondaga County public nursing home was recommended by the Berger Commission to be taken over by a nearby private hospital late in 2006. However, it has been deterimined that the Van Duyn Home will remain publicly owned and operated.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members from left, Barbara Simpson, Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Services Office Local President Denise Berkley and Maureen Richardson. Simpson and Richardson were attacked by a consumer at the DDSO. Richardson and Simpson praised CSEA and the Brooklyn DDSO Local for coming to their defense and for demanding improved workplace safety improvements throughout the facility.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center Mental Health Therapy Aide Evelyn Wilson at work. Wilson has faced several on-the-job assaults inflicted by residents. CSEA is pushing hard to enact a law that would establish comprehensive security standards for public work sites across the state. The Worksite Security Act would require public employers with more than 20 employees to assess risk and develop an action plan to prevent potential workplace violence.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Crime Victims Specialist Fabian Feliciano helps crime victims and their families through the state Crime Victims Board. CSEA members at the Crime Victims Board provide critical and valuable support to crime victims and their families.
Unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members working at the Baldwin Library demonstrate to let the community know that they are severely underpaid and have been working without a contract for too long.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Pedro Cintron works in the locksmith shop at Rockland Psyciatric Center. A 20-year employee, he is Rockland Psychiatric Center's only locksmith. His daily activities demonstrate that good security requires many components. The high-risk population served by the psychiatric center requires a sophisticated system which uses computers and electronics to control the locks.