This Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) cartoon, by CSEA graphic artist Ralph Distin, warns of the devastating impact the 1995 congressional budget would have on New York state jobs and services, including health care and education.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Central Region President Jim Moore, at right, presents a check to the organizers of the Blodgett Library renovation. CSEA's Onondga County, New York, area Locals participated in a huge fund-raising effort that raised nearly $6,000 to help renovate a school library in one of Syracuse's poorest public schools.
Unidentifed Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members, Troy, NY Department of Public Utilities workers repairing a broken water main, one of several that burst in the city, during a bitter cold snap. The cold weather and old pipes wreaked havoc, which kept the crew busy ensuring that the water supplies were turned off quickly without damaging the old valves and then digging to find and replace any damaged pipes.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Hector Cruz, an animal caretaker for the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, NY, maks sure the steer he is caring for at the town's Ecology Site, Park and Animal Preserve has plenty of hay.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Rensselaer County, NY 911 Unit President Todd Smith, far right, and Capital Region 2nd Vice President Mike Gifford, second from right, lead the Rensselaer County 911 Unit's demonstration outside the county's office building to urge county officials to settle a fair, equitable contract. The previous contract expired on Dec. 31, 2003 and negotiations began more than two years ago.
Van Duyn Home and Hospital Director of Safety and Security Kelly Neish makes a call at a Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)-sponsored phonebank to urge state legislators to reject the Berger Commission report. She's not a CSEA member but one of CSEA's management supporters at Van Duyn.
A group of unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members sit to listen to a speaker at the October 1997 CSEA Cohoes Privatization Rally.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue presents a $5,000 check to the Red Cross for relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The check was donated to the Red Cross during the CSEA Day ceremony at Syracuse University's football home opener. Standing with Danny Donbohue is Red Cross' Onondoga-Oswego Chapter Board Chair John Murad and Syracuse University Athletic Director Dr. Daryl Gross.
Niagara County, New York Local President Elaine Timm volunteers at a phone bank in the Western Region on behalf of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)-endorsed candidates. Months of hard work by CSEA activists and staff produced Election Day success for most CSEA-supported candidates across the state. All of the union's statewide candidates, including Governor-elect Eliot Spitzer and United States Senator Hillary Clinton, scored impressive victories.
United States Congresswoman Nita Lowey speaking at the 2002 the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Women's Conference in Rye Brook, Westchester County, New York. Lowey represents Westchester County. More than 500 women and men participated in many energy-packed programs and workshops that empowered members personally and professionally and laid the foundation to build an even more powerful union.
Cathy Collette, retiring director of AFSCME's Women's Rights Department, who was honored at the 2002 the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Women's Conference in Rye Brook, Westchester County, New York. CSEA saluted Collette for more than 21 years of service and expertise on women's issues on and off the job which helped broaden the opportunities for working women. AFSCME, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, is CSEA's international affiliation, of which CSEA is the largest union.
Schenectady Family Health Services Facility Enroller and Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Ruthy Rivera, works with a patient to figure out her best possible health coverage options. Rivera helps patients with little or no health coverage enroll in programs such as Family Health Plus and Child Health Plus.
Highway Maintenance Supervisor Jerry Bartel, left, and Highway Maintenance Worker and Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Erie County Department of Transportation Local President Mike Kam, looking over assignments for the day. Hundreds of highway and transportation workers from across the state conveged on Erie, Niagara, Orleans and Genesee counties following an October storm that brought down trees and power lines.
Ed Collins, president of the Clarkson University Local, who received the 2007 Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Mission Achievement Award for the private sector division. He was honored with the prestigious award for his leadership of his co-workers during the union's organizing and subsequent contract campaign at Clarkson. In 2006, Collins led CSEA-represented facilities and services workers at Clarkson through a public contract campaign after university administrators offered the employees a wage increase that would not allow them to keep up with rising costs of living. He is credited as a key force in holding the members together in solidarity throughout the campaign.
Developmental Aide II Lori Nilsson, a Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Central New York DDSO Local activist, puts consumer Paula Checkosky to bed at the Snow Hill Individualized Residential Alternative, operated by the DDSO. About 16,000 CSEA members provide life skills, medical services and healthy community connections for nearly 10,000 group home residents of all ages and ability levels around the clock. CSEA OMRDD staff deliver care at about 1,200 homes statewide.
Across the state, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members on and off the job help to support high school athletes in many ways. Levittown School District member Scott Torrance fixes the padding in the gym.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Enkelejd Hoxha, a custodial worker at the State University of New York at Albany, who is enrolled in the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program. Hoxha is learning more English because he eventually wants to go to college. The classes are made possible by a New York State & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training grant that shows the best in labor-management collaboration.
A news clipping from the Utica, NY Observer-Dispatch, about 80 local members of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) left the Utica Bus Terminal this morning for Albany where they will join delegations from Long Island, New York City, and Albany in a protest demonstration. Target of the demonstration is J. Earl Kelly, state CSEA Director of Classification and Compensation, who this week rejected a CSEA proposal for salary upgrading of state office and clerical employees. Similar demonstrations were planned today in all large cities throughout the state. Courtesy of CSEA Utica State Employees Local (formerly Oneida County Chapter).
This Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) cartoon, by CSEA graphic artist Ralph Distin, skewered then Governor Nelson Rockefeller for a parking fee proposal that the union suggested was tantamount to rubbing salt in a wound for state employees.
This Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) cartoon, by CSEA graphic artist Ralph Distin, targeted public schools whose official school clothing and uniforms were produced by sweatshop labor. Along with its international union AFSCME and the AFL-CIO, CSEA is a staunch advocate for buying union-made products, produced in the USA.
Unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) staff, members of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) and members of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) at the New York State Puerto Rican Legislative Conference held in Albany. Information about these organizations was available to participants at the conference.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members of the Orchard Park Highway Department, from left, Al Marino, Les Locker, Mark Brown, Dean Welch, Ryan Wooliver, John Blesy, Tony Delmonte, Paul Tuttle and Dave Magill, stand in silent protest during a candidates' forum. The workers sent a strong message to candidates running for town office to negotiate in good faith and a reminder that Orchard Park's roads are well-maintained because of the efforts of CSEA members.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member and maintenance mechanic Ed Melin builds and repairs the gates, grates and any other metal security fixtures used at the Nassau County jail.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Nassau County Local member A. Douglas Thomas stands outside the Nassau County Juvenile Detention Center, where he works as a youth group worker aide. Thomas has been an advocate for better working conditions for CSEA members and better living conditions for youths at the center.
Supporters of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s Campaign for Quality Care in New York's developmental disabilities system at a news conference in White Plains included Westchester County Legislator Clinton Young, State Senator Thomas Morahan, Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski, Assemblyman Adam Bradley, Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, County Legislator Jose Alvarado, and Assemblyman George Lattimer. CSEA Southern Region President Diane Hewitt is also pictured with CSEA President Danny Donohue. The Quality Care campaign is necessary because of an epidemic in turnover rates ? up to 40 percent annually among front line employees of many not-for-profit agencies that threaten the long-term quality standards of services and care.
Heavy equipment that the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s Oswego County highway crew uses to cut back snow banks recently in the village of Parish, NY. Parts of the county have been hit with more than 10 feet of snow, keeping highway workers and other state and municipal workers busy. The CSEA is New York's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue speaking with then Governor's Office of Employee Relations Director Linda Angello. Angello is now Commissioner of the New York State Department of Labor.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Port Washington Custodial Unit member Louie Calabrese on drums leading the Power Glide band at the Pride in Port parade in Port Washington, New York, on Long Island. Most of the unit participated in the local community event. More than 300 CSEA members live in the town and work in surrounding areas and are very civic minded. The members of the custodial unit helped raise thousands of dollars for area charities. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Pete Hillier, a driver with the New York state Department of Transportation, suffered bumps and bruises March 2, 2006, after his snowplow was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer on route 390 in Wayland. It took two huge tow trucks to pull the plow back up and onto the road.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Albany NY daycare provider Fran Nantista, left, introduces U.S. Rep Michael McNulty to two of the children in her care at a rally against President Bush's 2007 proposed budget which recommended a spending freeze on childcare assistance. Nantista is one of a growing number of family childcare providers working with CSEA to improve their profession and the quality of care for the children they serve.
U.S. Rep. Michael McNulty and Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Executive Vice President Mary E. Sullivan led a CSEA/AFSCME rally against President Bush's proposed budget including its recommended freeze on childcare assistance. Day care provider and VOICE activist, Fran Nantista, far left, is one of a growing number of family childcare providers working with CSEA to improve their profession and the quality of care for the children they serve.
Ontario County Sheriff Phil Povero, left, contratulates Sgt. Kevin Owens on his honor of being named New York State Deputy Sheriff of the Year. A Civil Service Emplpoyees Association (CSEA) member of the Ontario County Sheriff's Department, Sgt. Owens was shot in April 2005 while responding to a bank robbery.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Patricia Smith with one of her canine charges. CSEA members across New York State are often called upon to come to the rescue of abused or neglected animals, while at the same time keeping the public safe from wild and feral creatures that pose a threat. In addition to the 40 hours per week her job requires, Smith makes extra night and weekend trips to the dog shelter ensuring the dogs receive hands-on care following their stints with homelessness or abuse. When she's not taking care of the eight or so dogs at the shelter, Smith is responsible for enforcing animal codes in the town. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer, center, and CSEA Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio, right, and CSEA members protesting a lack of adequate security at the Brooklyn DDSO in Brooklyn, New York. CSEA questioned why the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities never replaced a problematic security system following a violent sexual attack on two female workers at the center. After an investigation by the union and a highly publicized demonstration, the center's management agreed the security problem existed, upgraded the current system, and committed to install immediately a more effective system.
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.
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) President Danny Donohue, left, applauds 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. To the right of Spitzer is CSEA Statewide Secretary Barbara Reeves.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member connected to CSEA's new online E-Learning Center. The online learning center was developed to allow CSEA members to get training via any computer connected to the Internet. This advanced way of learning will enable CSEA members to remain the best and most knowledgeable employees in public sector employment. CSEA's Work Institute administers the programs. CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Montgomery County Local President Ed Russo surveying the flood damage caused by devastating rains that hit many areas of central and southern New York and the Capital Region in June 2006. Russo and other CSEA members of the Montgomery County Departement of Public Works were among those being honored as Hometown Heroes by the Red Cross for their efforts following the devastating floods. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members holding picket signs. Close to 100 members of the Westchester County (New York) Unit rallied outside a birthday fundraiser for Westchester County Executive Andy Spano at the Rye Town Hilton. Unit members have been working without a contract since December 31, 2005 and are at impasse. Sticking points are health insurance and wages. It is the third successful picket in a month for unit members. CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members participating in the "taking action puzzle" workshop led by instructors from Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations. CSEA activists and Syracuse, New York, City School District workers Laury Willoughby and Debra Martin used what they learned in the union's Labor Education And Development (LEAD) Program to turn a "staff development day" for their co-workers in the school district into an innovative "union development day" to help build union through learning. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Buffalo State College Local President Helen Hughes, right, and 1st Vice President Jerry Richmond, demonstrating a blind corner in the college's tunnel system. The photograph was used in CSEA's union publication, The Work Force, to illustrate safety concerns CSEA members have and how members and activists across the state have been proactive in using the Worksite Security Act to address potential risks to workers and the public in public buildings and work sites. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members, retirees, and their supporters in the Village of Skaneateles, New York, who lined the street to protest a vote by the Village Board that eliminated health care coverage in retirement for many current and future retirees. The union then packed a village board meeting to condemn the board members for failing to bring the issue to the union prior to their action.
New York Senator Chuck Schumer addresses Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) activists along with those from AFSCME District Councils 37 and 1707 at a legislative conference presented by CSEA's international union, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). As part of the event, hundreds of union members and other groups were joined by an impressive united front of Democratic House and Senate members for a Capitol Hill rally that demonstrated the resolve to protect Social Security benefits.
New York State Veteran's Home at Batavia Director of Nursing Barbara Bates, Administrator Joanne Hernick, Certified Nurse Aide Paul Blujus and Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Occpational Health and Safety Specialist John Bieger discussing the nursing home's success with zero lift at a safe patient handling seminar in Albany, New York. CSEA is leading a statewide coalition of health care organizations, labor organizations and safety advocates that say it's time to stop requiring New Yorks health care workers to manually lift patients in their care, seriously injuring thousands of hospital and nursing home workers every year.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Executive Vice President Mary Sullivan, back to camera, greeting Senator Hillary Clinton at the 2006 International Convention of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, in Chicago.
The Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) float prior to the start of the 1998 New York City Labor Parade. The theme of the float is CSEA member's fight for fairness and respect across New York State from Montauk Point on Long Island to Niagara Falls.
AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Bill Lucy welcomes new delegates to the 95th Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Annual Delegates Meeting held in Buffalo, NY.
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.
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.