Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Treasurer Maureen Malone greets former First Lady Rosalynn Carter at an Albany, NY reception hosted by the Foundation of Advocacy for Mental Health. The event helped focus attention on the importance of overcoming stigma and addressing mental health needs. CSEA President Danny Donohue is on the Board of Directors of the Foundation of Advocacy for Mental Health and CSEA co-sponsored the event. Looking on is former First Lady of New York Matilda Cuomo.
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.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Capital District Judiciary Local President Colin Farley stands in front of a domestic violence prevention bulletin board at the Schenctady Civil Court. Farley launched the Lifeline Program, which donates cell phones to domestic violence victims, to allow them to reach emergency help.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members of the New York State Taxation and Finance Department Hispanic Heritage Committee during the 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month event held at the Department. CSEA member Rebecca Garcia, host and an event coordinator, holds a stand with mini flags representing the many nations of Latin America. The event is one of many cultural events held throughout the year in the Metropolitan Region celebrating CSEA's diversity. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Executive Vice President Mary E. Sullivan and CSEA President Danny Donohue listen as New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer addresses a meeting of the union's Board of Directors after CSEA announced its endorsement of Spitzer's campaign to become the next governor of New York.
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, left, speaks with Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue prior to a meeting of the union's Board of Directors at which CSEA announced its endorsement of Spitzer's campaign to become the next governor of New York.