In this illustration for the Civil Service Employees Association's (CSEA) monthly publication, graphic artist Ralph Distin addresses the issue of private agency "Temporary" workers employed by New York State.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members attend a meeting to oppose the closure of Moriah Shock Incarceration Facility. The governor is proposing to close Lyon Mountain Correctional Facility in Clinton County in January 2011, and Moriah Shock Incarceration Facility in Essex County in April 2011.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member and Clinton County Correctional Facility Local President Roger Willingham, left, believes the governor is unfairly targeting upstate communities. North Country residents rely heavily on public employment because of the lack of industry. The governor is proposing to close Lyon Mountain Correctional Facility in Clinton County in January 2011, and Moriah Shock Incarceration Facility in Essex County in April 2011.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members and other community members, including Central Region President Colleen Wheaton, far left, attend a community meeting to oppose the closure of Ogdensburg Correctional Facility.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Central Region President Colleen Wheaton speaks at a community meeting to oppose the closure of Ogdensburg Correctional Facility. State legislators Addie Russell and Darrel Aubertine are among those listening.
VOICE/Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) activist Valeria Thomas holds up a "yes" ballot during the recent VOICE contract ratification count, during which members overwhelmingly approved its historic, first contract with the state Office of Children and Family Services. The contract includes provider program improvement grants; expanded access to Family Health Plus; guiding principles, or provider rights, to ensure more respect; technology upgrades to allow for more timely, accurate payments from the state and much more.
New York Governor David Patterson and Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue engage in a frank discussion on CSEA/AFSCME Lobby Day 2010.