Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s "Peanut Man" also known as Ken Koopman, was one of more than 20,000 union members attending a January 5 rally over stalled contract talks. CSEA used peanuts as a reference to Gov. George Pataki's wage offer of zero percent per year over a four-year contract.
Governor David Paterson's announcement of Represntative Kirsten Gillibrand as Junior Senator of New York to replace Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Executive Vice President Mary Sullivan is seen on-stage, top row and fourth from left, among other prominent Albany dignitaries showing support for Governor Paterson's announcement.
Governor David Paterson's announcement of Representative Kirsten Gillibrand as Junior Senator of New York to replace Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. From left are State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Speaker Sheldon Silver, Senator Chuck Schumer (at podium acknowledging a member of the audience),Kristen Gillibrand and Representative Nita Lowey.
Governor David Paterson announcing Representative Kirsten Gillibrand as Junior Senator of New York to replace Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as Speaker Sheldon Silver, left, and Senator Chuck Schumer, right, look on.
Governor David Paterson's announcement of Representative Kirsten Gillibrand as Junior Senator of New York to replace Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. From left are State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Speaker Sheldon Silver, Gillibrand (at podium), Governor Paterson, Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Nita Lowey.
Governor David Paterson announces Representative Kirsten Gillibrand as Junior Senator of New York to replace Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Senator Chuck Schumer, Representative Nita Lowey and NYSUT President Dick Ianuzzi (behind) look on.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Executive Vice President Mary Sullivan speaks with Assemblymember Ron Canistrari at Governor David Paterson's announcement of Representative Kirsten Gillibrand to replace Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as Junior Senator of New York.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members, Irene Tossone with Norman Ebanks inside the Supreme Court Appellate Division 1st Department building in Manhattan, New York, where they work. Tossone is a secretary to a judge; Ebanks serves as a court officer. CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members across New York State who play a key role in the state's Unified Court System. Kevin Macdonald is one of two principal court attorneys statewide, spending much of his time advising attorneys and pro se litigants (individuals representing themselves) about court jurisdiction, practice and procedures. CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Western Region President Flo Tripi, center, discussing efforts to launch the League of Women Voters of New York States LeaderSpark program in the Buffalo, NY, area with program coordinators Nuala Dreschler, left, and JoAnn Ross. CSEA's support of LeaderSpark, designed to inform and involve young people in their governmental activities, is an outgrowth of the union's involvement with the League's "Students Inside Albany" program which for many years brought high school students to the state Capitol to learn about the workings of state government. CSEA is New York State's largest union.