Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue, left, and Retiree Division Chair Charles Peritore, right, congratulate Sam Mogavero on being honored with the Donald Webster Memorial Mission Achievement Award. Mogavero, 89, retired in 1980 after more than 23 years as a building custodian for the Lake Shore Central School District in Erie County. Now, he continues his union activism as vice president of the Buffalo-Niagara Frontier Retirees Local.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue, left, introducing AFSCME International President Gerald McEntee at the 2007 CSEA Annual Delegates Meeting held in Lake Placid, NY.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Lori Nilsson meeting New York State candidate for Governor Eliot Spitzer. Some of CSEA's endorsed candidates for statewide office made visits to the New York State Fair in Syracuse, where CSEA Weekend coincided with Labor Day and the fair's annual parade. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Will Garrett meeting with United States Senator Hillary Clinton. Some of CSEA's endorsed candidates for statewide office made visits to the New York State Fair in Syracuse, where CSEA Weekend coincided with Labor Day and the fair's annual parade. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Wayne County, New York Department of Social Services member Christine Taylor enjoying the Rochester Labor Day parade. CSEA members in all regions took part in Labor Day parades and events across New York State. The strong showing of solidarity sends a resounding message that CSEA is is prepared to fight to protect its 96-year labor legacy.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Erie County, Local member Neal Hodgson talking with Abraham Lincoln impersonator Dave Kreutz from Depew prior to annual Labor Day Parade held in Buffalo. CSEA members in all regions took part in Labor Day parades and events across New York State. The strong showing of solidarity sends a resounding message that CSEA is is prepared to fight to protect its 96-year labor legacy.
Fay Livingstone and Norma DeGuzman, Lifespire Inc. employees who care for people with developmental disabilities at group homes and centers throughout New York City, distributing leaflets during the New York City Labor Day Parade. Recently, more than 1,100 Lifespire workers formed a union with the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) through a card check/neutrality agreement. The workers are in the final stages of negotiations for a fair contract. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
CBS Early Show anchor Hannah Storm posing with Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue as a group of delegates take part in a live broadcast of the program during the 2006 CSEA Annual Delegates Meeting in Manhattan, New York. CSEA's 96th Annual Delegates Meeting drew more than 1,000 delegates to conduct the union's annual business. This year's theme, "Meeting the Challenge," focused on the challenges unions face with a business-friendly National Labor Relations Board and federal efforts to dismantle worker protections and strip union workers of their collective bargaining power.
New York State Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno addressing the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) delegates during the 2006 Annual Delegates Meeting. Bruno, who is endorsed by the union, reiterated the themes of fairness and respect in relaying how he grew up in a cold-water flat in Glens Falls and saw his family suffer the indignties of unrepresented workers. CSEA's 96th Annual Delegates Meeting in Manhattan drew more than 1,000 delegates to conduct the union's annual business. This year's theme, "Meeting the Challenge," focused on the challenges unions face with a business-friendly National Labor Relations Board and federal efforts to dismantle worker protections and strip union workers of their collective bargaining power.
Jim Kelly, John J. Kelly Jr.'s son, holding a photograph of his father with New York State Governor Thomas Dewey, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President John Powers and an unidentified woman at a 1954 testimonial dinner in honor of Dewey as the governor was leaving office. John Kelly was the dinner's toastmaster. Kelly was a young well-regarded Albany attorney who served as CSEA counsel during the 1950s. CSEA's J. J. Kelly Memorial Scholarship Fund was created when he died unexpectedly, leaving behind a widow and several young children.
New York State Attorney General candidate Andrew Cuomo shaking hands with Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Laurie Hoalcraft as Gloria Smith looks on. Some of CSEA's endorsed candidates for statewide office made visits to the New York State Fair in Syracuse, where CSEA Weekend coincided with Labor Day and the fair's annual parade.
Unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members marching in the annual New York State Fair Labor Day Parade, which drew dozens of members and their families. CSEA members in all regions took part in Labor Day parades and events across the state. The strong showing of solidarity sends a resounding message that CSEA is is prepared to fight to protect its 96-year labor legacy.
Unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members from the Southern, Metropolitan, and Long Island regions of New York State marching in the New York City Labor Day Parade, led by Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio, left. CSEA members in all regions took part in Labor Day parades and events across the state. The strong showing of solidarity sends a resounding message that CSEA is is prepared to fight to protect its 96-year labor legacy.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members in all regions took part in Labor Day parades and events across New York State. Jazmine Cheek, 7, of Syracuse, shows her CSEA pride during the Labor Day Parade at the New York State Fair in Syracuse. She is the granddaughter of Brenda Hines, LPN at University Hospital's Coronary Care Unit, and member of CSEA Local 615 at Upstate Medical University.
Paul F. McCarthy speaking with members during a workshop on developing comprehensive conflict resolutions skills. Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s 96th Annual Delegates Meeting in Manhattan, New York drew more than 1,000 delegates to conduct the union's annual business. This year's theme, "Meeting the Challenge," focused on the challenges unions face with a business-friendly National Labor Relations Board and federal efforts to dismantle worker protections and strip union workers of their collective bargaining power.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members, Patrick Hogan has the floor, as Kim Brown looks on during a session on union organizing during the 2006 CSEA Annual Delegates Meeting in Manhattan, New York. The two are child care providers from Westchester County and leaders in the VOICE campaign. VOICE, Voice of independent Childcare Educators, is a professional association of more than 700 family child care providers working with CSEA to improve their profession and the quality of care for the children they serve. CSEA's 96th Annual Delegates Meeting in Manhattan drew more than 1,000 delegates to conduct the union's annual business. This year's theme, "Meeting the Challenge," focused on the challenges unions face with a business-friendly National Labor Relations Board and federal efforts to dismantle worker protections and strip union workers of their collective bargaining power.
Leaders of New York State's Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and Lifespire, a not-for-profit provider of services to people with developmental disabilities, recently met to strengthen labor-management relations and plan strategies to improve quality of care in their operations. Last year, 1,200 Lifespire employees formed a union with CSEA and were recognized by management. Their first contract is in the works. From left are Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio, New York AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes, CSEA President Danny Donohue, Lifespire Inc. President Mark Van Voorst, Lifespire Executive Vice President Tom McAlvanah and Lifespire Vice President for Human Resources Cassandra Dancy-Potts.
New York State candidate for governor Eliot Spitzer addressing the members attending the 2006 Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Annual Delegates Meeting. He said that if elected, he would work to create a partnership with CSEA to help bring union members fairness and respect on the job. CSEA has endorsed Spitzer in his bid for governor. CSEA's 96th Annual Delegates Meeting in Manhattan drew more than 1,000 delegates to conduct the union's annual business. This year's theme, "Meeting the Challenge," focused on the challenges unions face with a business-friendly National Labor Relations Board and federal efforts to dismantle worker protections and strip union workers of their collective bargaining power.
New York State candidate for governor Eliot Spitzer greeting Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Long Island Region activist Laura Gallagher at the 96th Annual Delegates Meeting. More than a thousand CSEA members attending the union's 96th Annual Delegates Meeting laid the groundwork to further the CSEA's mission of being New York's leading union.
Erie County Medical Center is known throughout Western New York State for its outstanding Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center and emergency care. The hospital is also a leader in cardiac care, kidney transplantation, and musculoskeletal treatment. Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) represents about 1,100 workers at the hospital, including many physicians. CSEA member Dr. Erik Jensen, clinical director of anesthesiology at the hospital, plays a critical role in caring for the hospitals trauma patients.
Just days before the fifth anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members who work in Lower Manhattan, New York joined Congressman Jerrold Nadler at Ground Zero as he introduced the September 11 comprehensive Health Benefits Act. From left, CSEA Public Service Commission Local President Renee Jackson, September 11 family representative Sally Regenhard, speaking, and Rep. Nadler discuss the proposed health legislation for people living or working around Ground Zero.
The Metropolitan Regions Host Committee went above and beyond the call of duty in making sure Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) delegates enjoyed their stay during the 2006 Annual Delegates Meeting held in New York City. Here, the Host Committee poses for a picture with gubernatorial candidate Eliot Spitzer. Standing from left, Zachary Gene Holland, Richard Beckett, Delphine Moultrie, Adriane Hudson, Jacqueline Stanford, Spitzer, Jose Aravena, Frank Consentino and Linda Williams. Seated from left, Marie Rogers Granger, Mary Harmon, Janet Ventrano Torres and Gail Eliot. CSEA's 96th Annual Delegates Meeting in Manhattan drew more than 1,000 delegates to conduct the union's annual business. This year's theme, "Meeting the Challenge," focused on the challenges union's face with a business-friendly National Labor Relations Board and federal efforts to dismantle worker protections and strip union workers of their collective bargaining power.
Members of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Brooklyn, NY Developmental Center Local Frederick Judd and Carl Smith joining television actors Tichina Arnold and Terry Crews from the hit show "Everybody Hates Chris" during a segment of the CBS'"Early Show." CSEA members attending the CSEA's 96th Annual Delegates Meeting were invited to take part in a live broadcast of The Early Show. CSEA's 96th Annual Delegates Meeting in Manhattan drew more than 1,000 delegates to conduct the union's annual business. This year's theme, "Meeting the Challenge," focused on the challenges unions face with a business-friendly National Labor Relations Board and federal efforts to dismantle worker protections and strip union workers of their collective bargaining power.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Western Region President Flo Tripi, Western Region Delegate Michael Flaherty, and CSEA President Danny Donohue celebrate the Western Region's win of the PEOPLE Cup and Flaherty's win of the PEOPLE Recruiter of the Year. The awards were handed out at CSEA's 95th Annual Delegates Meeting held in Buffalo, NY.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Western Region President Flo Trippi speaks on the topic of working families at a news conference during the Rochester Labor Day Parade.
Faces of The Work Force are photos taken by Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) staff from around the state showing members at work throughout the year. June Gordon keeps the New York State Veterans' Home at Stony Brook on Long Island running smoothly.
From left, University at Albany Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Local 691 President David Harrison, CSEA President Danny Donohue, graduate interns Erin Hvizdak and Sarah Cross, Associate Professor of History Ivan Steen, and head of University at Albany's M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives Brian Keough celebrate the formal opening of CSEA's archives at the university. Grenander's state of the art facility is housing and preserving important documents, publications and other materials from CSEA's history for future use and research.
From left, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) University at Albany Local 691 President David Harrison, CSEA President Danny Donohue, and head of University at Albany's M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives Brian Keough search through historic documents at the opening of CSEA's archives at the university. Grenander's state of the art facility is housing and preserving important documents, publications and other materials from CSEA's history for future use and research.
From left, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Dohonue, head of University at Albany's M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives Brian Keough, and University President Kermit Hall at the opening of CSEA's archives at the university. At right is a display containing CSEA buttons and other memorabilia. Grenander's state of the art facility is housing and preserving important documents, publications and other materials from CSEA's history for future use and research.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue, left, hands University at Albany President Kermit Hall a framed poster depicting the union's 95-year history at the opening of CSEA's archives at the university's M.E. Granander Department of Special Collections and Archives. Grenander's state of the art facility is housing and preserving important documents, publications and other materials from CSEA's history for future use and research.
New York State Senator Dale Volker speaks to Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) delegates at the 95th Annual Delegates Meeting held in Buffalo, NY.
AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Bill Lucy welcomes new delegates to the 95th Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Annual Delegates Meeting held in Buffalo, NY.
Unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Taxation and Finance Local members march with a sign in the Capital District Labor Day Parade in Albany, NY.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Southern Region President Diane Hewitt, Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio, New York City Mayoral candidate Fernando Ferrer, Long Island Region President Nicholas LaMorte, and CSEA President Danny Donohue lead CSEA members in the NYC Labor Day Parade.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Long Island Region members carry a large CSEA banner at the Labor Day Parade in New York City. Holding the sign (from left to right) are CSEA Oyster Bay Local 1st Vice President Bobby Rauff, SUNY Stony Brook Local members Maryann Phelps and Carol Low, Brookhaven White Collar Unit President Meg Shutka, A. Holly Patterson Unit President les Eason, Nassau County Local member Valarie Ciaramella, Long Island State Employees Local member Nora Jane Adkins, Nassau County Local members Rudy Bruce and Nancey Ianson, Long Island Developmental Center member Richard McLaren, Suffolk Retirees Local member Al Luppo, Nassau Retirees Local President Dominic Ciaramella, and Barabara Luppo.
Faces of The Work Force are photos taken by Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) staff from around the state showing members at work throughout the year. Kaycee Kzyzak, an attendant at Putnam County's Tilly Foster Farm in Brewster, NY proudly grooms one of the farm's horses.
Faces of The Work Force are photos taken by Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) staff from around the state showing members at work throughout the year. Diane Parker, a bus driver for the Williamsville School district, ensures that children get to and from school safely.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Treasurer Maureen Malone, AFSCME President Gerald McEntee, and CSEA President Danny Donohue hold up a check presented by CSEA to the AFSCME Fallen Heroe Fund. CSEA donated a total of $25,795 to the Fallen Heroes Fund, which aids victims of the 2005 Gulf Coast disasters. The check was presented to AFSCME at CSEA's 95th Annual delegates Meeting.
Unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) delegates vote on an amendment to the union's constitution and by-laws at the 95th Annual Delegates Meeting held in Buffalo, NY.
AFSCME President Gerald McEntee speaks to Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) delegates at the 95th Annual Delegates Meeting held in Buffalo, NY. In McEntee's speech to the delegates, he stressed the importance of representation, organization, and political action.
New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi makes a hand gesture to unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) delegates at the 95th Annual Delegates Meeting held in Buffalo, NY. Hevesi spoke on the issue of fiscal responsibility at the state and local level.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Delegate Chuck Persons speaks during the general session at the 95th Annual Delegates Meeting held in Buffalo, NY. Persons is wearing a vest that displays his collection of Anuual Delegate Meeting pins from the past.
Faces of The Work Force are photos taken by Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) staff from around the state showing members at work throughout the year. Cindi Durbin, a clerk at the Vestal Library, shares a book with two young library users.
From left, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue, Associate Professor of History Ivan Steen, University at Albany President Kermit Hall, and graduate interns Erin Hvizdak and Sarah Cross stand before a a timeline of the union's 95-year history at the University of Albany's M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives. Grenander's state of the art facility is housing and preserving important documents, publications and other materials from CSEA's history for future use and research.
A display containing Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) buttons and other memorabilia is part of the union's archives at the University at Albany's M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives. Grenander's state of the art facility is housing and preserving important documents, publications and other materials from CSEA's history for future use and research.
From left, University at Albany President Kermit Hall, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue and CSEA Director of Communications Stephen Madarasz at the opening of CSEA's archives at the university at Albany. Behind them is a display containing CSEA buttons and other memorabilia. Grenander's state of the art facility is housing and preserving important documents, publications and other materials from CSEA's history for future use and research.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) opens its archives at the University at Albany. From left, head of the University at Albany's M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives Brian keough, CSEA President Danny Dohohue, University at Albany President Kermit Hall, University at Albany CSEA Local 691 President David Harrison, American Council on Education fellows Janet "Jenny" M. Wagner from UMASS Boston College of Management,Patrick Sibaya of the University of Zululand, graduate interns Erin Hvizdak and Sarah Cross, and Associate Professor of History Ivan Steen, mark the formal opening of CSEA's archives at the university. Grenander's state of the art facility is housing and preserving important documents, publications and other materials from CSEA's history for future use and research.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue points to a poster portraying a timeline of the union's 95-year history at the University of Albany's M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives. Grenander's state of the art facility is housing and preserving important documents, publications and other materials from CSEA's history for future use and research.
University at Albany President Kermit Hall, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue, CSEA University at Albany Local President David Harrison, and University at Albany M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives Head Brian Keough converse at the formal opening of CSEA's archives at the University at Albany.