Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) cartoon depicting New York State Governor David Paterson weilding an ax (Paterson's proposed cuts) to chop down a tree (NYS budget deficit) that lands on a person (public services). Bubble reads "Just hold still, this may hurt a little . . .".
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Tryon Residential Center Local members, from left, Courtney N. Lee, Isaac Brown, Guy Newborn, Jeff Miskinis (back row center), Local President Mike Geraghty and Eric Jensen. The workers say the agency (New York State Office of Children and Family Services) is doing little to help them deal with staffing and assault issues on the job. Workers at the center, located in Johnstown, NY, often face abuse and short staffing.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Mattituck-Cutchogue School District Unit members file into the school gymnasium to cast their contract ratification vote. The ratification concludes a difficult negotiating process that began when the previous contract expired on June 30, 2006. The new contract is the result of the revamped contract campaign CSEA recently implemented to turn up the heat on the district's school board and restart stalled contract negotiations.
Director of the state Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives Robert Maccarone, left, congratulating Warren County, NY, Probation Supervisor John Adams and the county's Supervisor of Preventative Services and Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Maureen Schmidt on their award for outstanding collaboration between probation and social services.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Mattituck-Cutchogue School District Unit member Donna Kowalsick casts her (contract ratification) vote. The ratification concludes a difficult negotiating process that began when the previous contract expired on June 30, 2006. The new contract is the result of the revamped contract campaign CSEA recently implemented to turn up the heat on the district's school board and restart stalled contract negotiations.
Onondaga County, NY, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Probation Officer Richard Schenosky with his plaque recognizing him as Probation Officer of the Year. The awarded is presented annually by the state Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives in recognition of exceptional service, dedication and professionalism performed by a probation officer who has contributed significantly to the field of community corrections and strengthened its role within the criminal justice system.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s Erie County Local members Gail Sharp-Zawadzki and Jeff Brzyski participated in a llama dressing contest at "America's Fair, the Erie County Fair," held in August. Brzyski and his llama, dressed as Zorro, won second-place. Sharp-Zawadzki and her llama took a third-place ribbon. The Erie County Local represents members in the western region of New York.
Outside the Ann Hutchinson School in the Eastchester School District are Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)-represented custodians, from left, Kevin Moynihan, Unit President, Robert Grassi, Chris Sassone and Carmine Giannelli. CSEA members were unknowingly exposed to asbestos while working on the school.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Kathy Filkins on her new housekeeping job at Capital District Psychiatric Center. Filkins had been employed at the CDPC in Albany, NY, as a mental health therapy aide for 20 years until an attack at the hands of a patient put her out of work for nearly two years. She is now back to work at the Center thanks to a joint effort between labor and managment.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s first-time AFSCME Delegates pose for a picture at the San Francisco convention. More than 200 CSEA elected delegates led the way as part of AFSCME's 38th International convention. CSEA is AFSCME's largest affiliate. Delegates debated and acted on scores of issues and resolutions and heard inspiring speeches from presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton and former Vice President Al Gore, among others. Delegates also attended numerous educational workshops, forums and other events to share perspectives and ideas with union members from across the country.