Donna Mead, a Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)-represented school aide at the Port Jervis School District in Orange County, is being honored by her co-workers for saving a kindergarten student's life. When Mead noticed the boy, Matthew Fitterer, choking on cereal, she jumped into action and within seconds she successfully performed the Heimlich Maneuver on the child. Matthew was so grateful that he brought Mead flowers the next day. In the photo are Mead and Matthew Fitterer.
Probation Officers and Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members Sue Cirencione, left, and Kevin Case, helped save an Ontario County woman's life. Cirencione and Case received a chief's citation award from the county in honor of their diligence and hard work
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) state Department of Taxation and Finance activist Willie Terry speaks at a Capital District labor group meeting. Terry, a past president of the state Department of Taxation and Finance Local in New York City and a CSEA member for 28 years, received the Coalition of Black Trade Unionist's (CBTU) Capital District Chapter's 2009 Nadra Floyd Membership Award.
Marcia Gould, a Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member in Monroe County Social Services, adds a "Stand Up For Probation" sticker to her T-shirt before a recent Monroe County Legislature meeting.
Warren County workers and Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members, including Warren County Unit President Mark Murray, far right, demonstrate in front of the county's municipal center.
Capital District DDSO Local President Joseph Howard and Western New York DDSO Local President Dawn Smith with certificates of appreciation they received from the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Diana Jones Ritter and John Monteiro, Deputy Commissioner for Workforce and Talent Development. Both are retiring from state service.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) was a proud major sponsor of the WPBS-TV "All Star Auction" in Watertown in 2009. Dozens of CSEA volunteers from around the North Country helped the TV station answer phones, sell auction items, and work behind the scenes to make the magic happen and raise money for the last night of the annual television auction.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Western Region President Flo Tripi introduces CSEA President Danny Donohue, left, during a news conference held during CSEA's Spring Workshop to address Monroe County management's attacks on part-time workers. Tripi is flanked by all the other CSEA statewide officers and Monroe County CSEA activists.
From left, Bess Watts and Pat Martinez, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members in the Monroe County Community College Unit, Todd Plank of the Empire State Pride Agenda, and union member Neil Kirby of the New York City State Employees Local participate on a panel on marriage equality. The workshop, held during the 2009 annual Spring Workshop in Rochester, focused on marriage equality, domestic partnership, civil unions, and the movement toward equality for everyone.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member and Broome Developmental Center Local President Deborah Davenport received a certificate of appreciation from Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Diana Jones Ritter and John Monteiro, Deputy Commissioner for Workforce and Talent Development. Davenport is retiring after more than 34 years of state service.
Suffolk County Local President Bill Walsh addresses the Southold Town Board after a Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) demonstration outside the Southold town hall against a proposal by the town supervisor to lay off 10 percent of the town work force and severely curtail the quality of resident services in the process.
Southold Unit member Ev Corwin, left, and unit President Tom Skabry urge town officials to "show some respect" to workers during a Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) demonstration outside the Southold town hall against a proposal by the town supervisor to lay off 10 percent of the town work force and severely curtail the quality of resident services in the process.
Mental Health Therapy Aide Sandra Martine tells Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) OSH Project Developer Matt Kozak about her assault by a patient at Bronx Psychiatric Center as part of a DVD CSEA is producing to help CSEA leaders and activists reduce the risk of violence at their work sites.
From left, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Central Region Women's Committee Chair Cathy Barretta and committee members Carmina Russo, Linda Stiefel, and Ann Marie Ellis collect hundreds of undergarments for women and children to be donated to women's shelters across the region as part of the "Underneath it all, we've got you covered" clothing drive held at the region's recent spring conference. Central Region members donated the clothing.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Southern Region President Billy Riccaldo speaks out against a proposed merger of Sullivan County BOCES with Orange-Ulster BOCES at a public hearing held February 12, 2009 at Liberty High School.
Officer Aaron Dean of the Newark Police Department in Wayne County, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Western Region, approaches a vehicle during a traffic stop on the village's main street.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) activist and Orangetown Unit President Mike Menegaux received the CSEA Local Government Mission Achievement Award.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Amy Simmons, St. Lawrence County Local Secretary, attended the 2009 annual Spring Workshop in Rochester.
Bronx Children's Psychiatric Center Local activist Rosemarie Richards is all smiles after purchasing raffle tickets Friday afternoon at the PEOPLE table during the 2009 annual Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Spring Workshop. CSEA's PEOPLE program protects and improves jobs, benefits, and pensions in Washington, D.C., Albany, and local communities.
Kingsboro Psychiatric Center Local Vice President Crispin Booker, top, holding Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) sign, and Division of Housing Local President Janet Ventrano-Torres, right of sign, and other CSEA members demonstrate in front of New York Governor David Paterson's midtown Manhattan office in May as CSEA fought the governor's proposal to lay off 8,700 workers.
?Sally MacDougal, right, of Steuben County, and other Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members, listen to presenters during a workshop on preventing workplace violence at the 2009 annual Spring Workshop.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue, left, and Central Region President Colleen Wheaton, right, congratulate Mike Kaiser, a CSEA State Police Troop D Local activist and a 27-year police communications specialist with the New York State Police in Oneida, for receiving the 2009 State Mission Achievement Award.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members of the City of White Plains Unit surround, from left, Unit President Joe Roche, Southern Region President Billy Riccaldo and White Plains Councilman Glen Hockley during a news conference.
Angelo Costanzo shows a Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Monroe County T-shirt to Rochester Airport employee Gloria Kosta. Members wore the shirts to a county legislature member to remind politicians that "Monroe County works because we do."
Brookhaven Supervisor Mark Lesko, right, congratulates town housing inspector and Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Jim Carlson for his heroic actions that helped save a young man's life.
An illustration by graphic artist Ralph Distin depicting the union's stand in stopping threats to Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) negotiated bargaining agreement.
Unidentified people holding signs and participating in a protest associated with a contract dispute and United University Professions (UUP). The protest is taking place at the Capitol in Albany, New York.
Lawrence DeLucia, president of United University Professions (UUP) from 1973 to 1975, Nuala Drescher, president of UUP from 1981 to 1987, and unidentified people participating in a protest associated with a contract dispute and UUP. The protest is taking place at the Capitol in Albany, New York.
Unidentified people participating in a protest associated with a contract dispute and United University Professions (UUP). The protest is taking place at the Capitol in Albany, New York.
Edward Alfonsin (first row, center), John "Tim" Reilly (first row, right), Henry DiStefano (second row, far right), and unidentified people attending a United University Professions (UUP) Delegate Assembly. Edward Alfonsin was UUP Secretary from 1975 to 1980, Membership Development Chair from 1981 to 1987, and served on the Executive Board from 1987 to 1997. Tim Reilly was UUP president from 1987 to 1993. Henry DiStefano was on the UUP Executive Board from 1977 to 1979, and 1980 to 1988.
Doris Knudsen, Ernie Fox, Harvey Inventasch, Tom Hobart, and unidentified people participating in a protest associated with a contract dispute and United University Professions (UUP). The protest is taking place at the Capitol in Albany, New York. Ernie Fox served on the UUP Executive Board from 1976 to 1978, and was Vice President for Professionals from 1978 to 1980. Tom Hobart was president of New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) from 1973 to 2005.
Sam Wakshull (front row, second from left) and unidentified people attending a United University Professions (UUP) Delegate Assembly. Sam Wakshull was UUP president from 1975 to 1981.
Attending an event associated with the Executive Board of United University Professions (UUP) include: Harvey Inventasch, Evelyn Hartman, and Edward Alfonsin. Evelyn Hartman was Director of Staff from 1975 to 1981. Edward Alfonsin was UUP Secretary from 1975 to 1980, Membership Development Chair from 1981 to 1987, and served on the Executive Board from 1987 to 1997.
A headshot of Edward Alfonsin, United University (UUP) Secretary from 1975 to 1980, Membership Development Chair from 1981 to 1987, and on the UUP Executive Board from 1987 to 1997.
Edward Alfonsin, United University Professions (UUP) UUP Secretary from 1975 to 1980, Membership Development Chair from 1981 to 1987, and on the UUP Executive Board from 1987 to 1997, and an unidentified woman in an office.
Harry Frisch (right), president of the Albany Chapter United University Professions (UUP) from 1976 to 1978, talking to an unidentified man during an event associated with the Albany Chapter of UUP. Written in the top margin of the original is "PHOTO BY UUP STAFF" and "PHOTO BY NYSUT DEPT." Written in the bottom margin is "2col VOICE 55%."
Edward Alfonsin supervising the work of three unidentified individuals possibly for an unidentified United University Professions (UUP) mailing or election. Edward Alfonsin was United University Professions (UUP) UUP Secretary from 1975 to 1980, Membership Development Chair from 1981 to 1987, and served on the Executive Board from 1987 to 1997. There are crop marks in the top and bottom margins of the original.
An unidentified woman placing a ballot into a ballot box during an event associated with the Empire State College Chapter of United University Professions (UUP).