Unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s Orange County Unit members and supporters demonstrate for a fair contract outside the county's government center in Goshen, NY. The ever-increasing cost of living in Orange County, with home prices remaining high in response to New York City commuter demand, motivates CSEA members to continue to fight for a fair contract.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members, Orange County Unit activist Mary Collins and unit Secretary Rosemary Kukys fight for a contract outside the county's government center in Goshen, NY. The ever-increasing cost of living in Orange County, with home prices remaining high in response to New York City commuter demand, motivates CSEA members to continue to fight for a fair contract.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s Orange County Unit President Ron Greene is interviewed by a television news station during a demonstration for a fair contract outside the county's government center in Goshen, NY. The ever-increasing cost of living in Orange County, with home prices remaining high in response to New York City commuter demand, motivates CSEA members to continue to fight for a fair contract.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Elijah Willingham, child care provider from Loudonville, NY, was part of the overwhelming majority of CCPT-NY who voted yes to be part of CSEA. CSEA/Child Care Providers Together-NY, a new CSEA child care union (CSEA Local 100B), won with 96 percent voting in favor of a union. Representatives from Local 100B will now join CSEA/VOICE Local 100A at the table for negotiations with the Office of Children and Family Services. One contract will cover both child care locals, a similar structure that CSEA uses for state contracts.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue, Executive Vice President Mary Sullivan, Treasurer Joe McMullen, and Secretary-elect Denise Berkley. The four statewide officers will take the oath of office for a four-year term beginning March 1, 2008.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s Port Washington School District Custodial, Transportation and Maintenance Unit members John Ciotoli, David Albury, Ralph Clemente, Jerry D'Agostino, Unit President Rich Acevedo and Monte Vane help staff the concession stand at a charity basketball game which pitted teams from the Port Washington, NY, Police and Fire departments against one another to benefit the Children's Health Fund. The CSEA unit has served as the backbone of fund-raising projects that have raised $160,000 two years.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Toxicologist Chris Stokes and Assistant Toxicologist Colleen Corcoran review computerized test results in a laboratory at the Erie County Medical Examiner's Office after Continental Flight 3407 crashed into a home in the close-knit community of Clarence Center, killing 49 people. CSEA members from Clarence, the Erie County Unit and other nearby towns responded.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Putnam County Local members Mark Semo and Mike O'Connor, joined by CSEA Political Action Coordinator Cody Peluso, react to the icy temperatures of Fishkill Creek during the Special Olympics Polar Plunge. O'Connor took the plunge in an Elmo costume. Across the state, CSEA members have been braving freezing water to take the Polar Plunge, raising money to help send athletes to the New York Special Olympics Summer Games. CSEA members this winter raised more than $10,000 to help support the summer games.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Police Dispatcher Steve Robinson and other CSEA Batavia Unit members are fighting a plan to consolidate the city's dispatchers with the county. Removing the city's dispatchers would close the police station to the public for 16 hours out of every day. Police officers would also be removed from patrol to handle some of the work currently completed by dispatchers.
Retiring Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Statewide Secretary Barbara Reeves was a leading advocate for child care programs, as well as health and wellness and sexual harassment education. Reeves has devoted her union career to improving the lives of working people on and off the job. She has served as CSEA statewide secretary since 1994. She leaves a legacy of leadership and dedicated service to the union.