Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue introduces Senator Hillary Clinton 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.
QSAC (Quality Services for the Autism Community) workers, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members and activists from Jobs with Justice holding up letters at a Mets baseball game at Shea Stadium in New York City, that reads "Hey QSAC Union Yes." The workers were trying to organize a union at their workplace after they became fed up with short staffing, high turn over, arbitrary firings and disciplinary actions and problems with food and medical supplies. They formed a committee called QCARE (Quality Care Advocates for the Rights of Employees) which worked with CSEA to stand up and fight for fair representation on the job, and after more than a year-long fight won union representation and became part of CSEA in 2004.
A Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) cartoon depicting "Stuck in Oz", big drug manufacturers letting go of the ropes of a balloon (Prescription drug costs, rising health premiums) that was tethered to money bags (ad budgets) with Uncle Sam in the basket saying "Help! I don't know how to stop this thing!" while Dorothy and Toto (you and me) stand hopelessly watching from the yellow brick road. Tin Man, Scarecrow and the Lion are running toward the balloon holding a sign that says "Buy Generic." The castle (prescription bottle and pills that say tough to swallow) is in the background. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members rally together in support of extending NYC rent control laws in front of the State Capitol in Albany,NY in June 1997.
Unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members rally together in support of extending NYC rent control laws in front of the State Capitol in Albany,NY in June 1997.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue gives a thumbs up as he walks with a group of CSEA members at a rally in support of union representation at the LaSalle School in Albany, NY in June 1997.
Civil Service Employee Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue walks with a sign stating, "Working people who want decent treatment shouldn't have to pay with their jobs," at a rally in support of union representation at the LaSalle School in Albany, NY in June 1997.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue speaks to a group of workers and CSEA activists at a rally for union representation at the LaSalle School in Albany, NY in June 1997.
Governor Mario Cuomo prepares to sign the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) contracts with New York State. At the table are, from left, Governor's Office of Employee Relations Director Liz Moore, CSEA/AFSCME negotiator Ernie Rewelinski (standing), and CSEA President William L. McGowan. Cuomo and Rewelinski are shaking hands.
Lieutenant Governor Malcolm Wilson, an unexpected visitor at right, at a testimonial dinner for Joseph D. Lochner, executive director of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA). Lochner was being honored during the annual workshop of CSEA's New York City chapter at the Concord Hotel. The Lieutenant Governor was attending another dinner at the hotel and dropped by to pay his respects to Lochner.
Utica, New York Chapter Meeting of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) discuss a new division of employment (the Youth Opportunity Center) with speaker John J. Mahoney. The meeting also included discussion of the Nominating Committee Report and information on salary negotiations with the New York State Budget Director. Courtesy of CSEA Utica State Employees Local (formerly Oneida County Chapter).
Utica New York Chapter Meeting of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) to discuss a new division of employment (the Youth Opportunity Center) with speaker John J. Mahoney. The meeting also included discussion of the Nominating Committee Report and information on salary negotiations with the New York State Budget Director. Courtesy of CSEA Utica State Employees Local (formerly Oneida County Chapter).
Utica New York Chapter Meeting of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) to discuss a new division of employment (the Youth Opportunity Center) with speaker John J. Mahoney. The meeting also included discussion of the Nominating Committee Report and information on salary negotiations with the New York State Budget Director. Courtesy of CSEA Utica State Employees Local (formerly Oneida County Chapter).
A newsletter clipping from the Utica, NY chapter of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), Irene Carr, president of the Oneonta chapter, Civil Service Employees Association, receives the oath of office from Raymond Castle, first vice-president of the Central Conference, CSEA, while Mrs. Clara Boone, conference president and Dr. Theodore Wenzl, CSEA president look on. Courtesy of CSEA Utica State Employees Local (formerly Oneida County Chapter).
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Buffalo State College Local President Helen Hughes, right, and 1st Vice President Jerry Richmond, on the steps leading into the college's tunnel system. The photograph illustrates safety concerns CSEA members have. CSEA 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.
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.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office Local President Debbie Downey, left and CSEA Hudson River Psychiatric Center Local President Micki Thoms, second from right, speaking with New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Diana Jones Ritter, right, at a forum to address health care needs for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities. The two CSEA activists are among the AFL-CIO Central Labor Council leaders in New York working to show the power of labor solidarity in their communities.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Fernando Correa on the job as a mailroom supply clerk at the New York State Division of Parole offices in Manhattan, New York. When Correa, a supply assistant for 16 years, wanted to receive better pay for the many jobs he and four other colleagues at parole offices throughout the city were performing, he went to CSEA for help. Correa and his co-workers in the same grade 4 position were reclassified by the state Department of Civil Service to Mailroom Supply Clerk, Grade 6, and were also given retroactive pay. CSEA is New York State's largest labor union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Scholarship Committee members meeting to decide the winners of the union's Irving Flaumenbaum, Pearl Carroll and Met Life Scholarship Awards for 2007. From left are Janice Beaulieu, Anita Booker, Maria Navarro, Gary Lanahan, Donna Gavitt, Judy DiPaola and Committee Chair Helen Fischedick. CSEA presents college scholarship awards to children of CSEA members from across the state every year.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Clifton Park Unit members helping to restore the historic Grooms Tavern in Clifton Park, New York, which opened in 1826 and housed a tavern and numerous other businesses over the years. It sat vacant since the 1970s. The town acquired the property and planned the restoration. The CSEA members pictured are, from left, Pat Gibbins, Ray Zeller and Dan Clemens standing in front of the Historic Grooms Tavern.
Suffolk County, New York daycare provider Roxanne Savage, pointing to the daycare's information center where tips on child care, nutrition and safety are posted. Independent child care providers across New York State came one step closer to having a union voice after Governor Eliot Spitzer signed an executive order on May 8, 2007, allowing them union representation.
Group provider Cheryl Oare with some of the children in her care. Independent child care providers across New York State came one step closer to having a union voice after Governor Eliot Spitzer signed an executive order on May 8, 2007, allowing them union representation.
Independent childcare provider Christine Longo of Saratoga County, NY with one of the children she cares for as a group provider. Independent child care providers across New York State came one step closer to having a union voice after Governor Eliot Spitzer signed an executive order on May 8, 2007, allowing them union representation.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Ann Marie Myruski, a senior foster care caseworker, in her office at the Orange County Department of Social Services, where she and her co-workers will see an increase in caseworkers. Orange County was the first county in New York State to hire more workers in response to the New York State Child Welfare Workload Study which recommended workers in child protective, foster care and preventative care departments in county social service offices handle a caseload almost half of the average load workers currently handle.
New York State Assemblyman Peter Rivera, standing, speaking with concerned Bronx Psychiatric Center (BPC) workers at a meeting where labor and management addressed the Center's safety risks. Listening are, from left, Office of Mental Health Director Lloyd Sederer, Public Employees Federation (PEF) Council Leader Darlene Williams, Bronx Psychiatric Center Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Local President Abraham Benjamin, PEF Vice President Pat Baker and CSEA Metropolitan Region Executive Vice President Denise Berkley. At BPC alone, some 38 accidents and injuries had been reported the month before the meeting, the highest in any state mental health facility.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Dan Clemens showing a fireplace that had been covered in plaster before employees removed the plaster, filled holes, poured concrete and rebuilt the hearth at the historic Grooms Road Tavern in Clifton Park, NY. CSEA Clifton Park Unit members helped to restore the tavern which opened in 1826 and housed a tavern and numerous other businesses over the years. The tavern has sat vacant since the 1970s. The town acquired the property and planned the restoration.
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.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Erie County member and activist Ron Kreavy, a supervising maintenance mechanic for the county Department of Environment and Planning's Northern Region, indicating one of the lines his department oversees. Kreavy received the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Barbara Smith Memorial Chapter Award. The award recognizes a member who has shown true commitment to the Buffalo CBTU Chapter, the community and political action.
Beth White guiding one of the children in her care on the monkey bars while another child looks on. White has been a strong advocate among Ulster County, New York daycare providers for the benefits and strength that come from joining a union. Independent child care providers across New York State came one step closer to having a union voice after Governor Eliot Spitzer signed an executive order on May 8, 2007, allowing them union representation.
Suffolk County, New York daycare provider Roxanne Savage, one of thousands of providers looking for the strength that comes from union membership. Independent childcare providers across New York State came one step closer to having a union voice after Governor Eliot Spitzer signed an executive order on May 8, 2007, allowing them union representation.
Claudia Ruiz and her assistant Jennifer Rios with the children in their care. Independent childcare providers across New York State came one step closer to having a union voice after Governor Eliot Spitzer signed an executive order on May 8, 2007, allowing them union representation.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Pat Gibbins showing some of his handiwork at the newly restored historic Grooms Tavern in Clifton Park, NY. CSEA Clifton Park Unit members helped restore the tavern, which opened in 1826 and housed numerous other businesses over the years. It sat vacant since the 1970s and the town acquired the property and planned the restoration.
Department of Health Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)representative Marie Rogers and CSEA Health Research Inc. Local President Deb Hanna discussing safety concerns at 90 Church St. in New York City with United States Representative Jerrold Nadler. Double windows were installed at the building after a long fight by CSEA activists to improve the health and safety of workers who were moved to the building which was contaminated during the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Treasurer Maureen Malone greeting more than 50 representatives and supporters of the United Farmworkers as they marched past union headquarters in Albany, NY, en route to the State Capitol. The farmworkers were fighting for the Farmworker Fair Labor Practices Act. CSEA strongly supports their fight for fairness and respect. The proposed act would give farmworkers in New York the same on-the-job rights and protections other workers receive.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue, right, meets with Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver during Lobby Day 2005. Hundreds of CSEA members traveled to Albany to meet with state lawmakers on health care and other issues during the annual CSEA/AFSCME Lobby Day.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and other union members from around the state who attended the May 3, 2003, Rally for Public Education at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, New York, which was just one event in which union members were instrumental in the events leading to the state Legislature voting overwhelmingly to override Governor George Pataki's vetoes to restore $1.9 billion that Pataki sought to cut, primarily in education and health care funding. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
A Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) cartoon depicting "Your State Taxes at Work": A driver (management), stopped at a stop sign and pouring gas (tax dollars) in the tank of a "state-funded paver" (non-profits Union-Busting Campaigns) that's sitting on a flattened worker (worker rights). The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
A group of unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members hold up signs at a demonstration in Rochester in May 1995 challenging Governor George Pataki's budget priorities.
A large crowd of unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members march with signs and banners at a New York City State Budget Rally in May 1991.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President William McGowan with then CSEA Treasurer (now Executive Vice President) Mary Sullivan and then CSEA Secretary Irene Carr in front of the State Capitol in Albany, New York, preparing to cut a 24-foot, 450-pound birthday cake to be served to thousands of workers. May is Public Employee Recognition Month in New York State and CSEA was celebrating the anniversary of the signing of the nation's first civil service law by Governor Grover Cleveland in May, 1883.
Seated at a table during a press conference are AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Bill Lucy, AFSCME President Jerry Wurf, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President William L. McGowan, and CSEA Executive Vice-President Tom McDunnough announcing CSEA's affiiation with AFSCME in Albany, New York.
Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller and Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Theodore C. Wenzl hold the bill the Governor signed into law covering pay raises and other benefits for State employees as members of the Civil Service Employees Association Institutional Service Unit bargaining team look on. From left are team chairman Felice Amodio, Clarence Laufer, Wenzl, Zelda Kessler, Juanita Morris, Eva Nelson, CSEA research assistant Cynthia Walker, CSEA collective bargaining specialist Robert Guild, Connie Hatcher, Rockefeller, team secretary Amos Royals, Robert Redifore, and CSEA attorney James D. Featherstonhaugh. Missing are team vice-chairman Donald Brouse and Marie Donaldson.
The Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) bargaining team which negotiated benefits for employees in the Administrative Services Unit poses with Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller after signing bills implementing the recently negotiated contract into law. From left are CSEA attorney James Roemer, team vice-chairman John Wolfe, team secretary Ann Chandler, CSEA collective bargaining specialist John A. Conoby, Libby Lorio, Irving Fisher, Rockefeller, team chairman Thomas McDonough, Gerald Toomey, Grace Fitzmaurice, Martha Owens, and CSEA President Theodore C. Wenzl. Missing are team members Shirley Lighthall and Nancy Avery.
Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller signing into law bills implementing salaries and other benefits negotiated by the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) for 133,000 state employees. Viewing the occasion from left are State Senators Walter B. Langley and John E. Flynn; Abe Lavine, director of the Office of Employee Relations and chief negotiator for New York; CSEA President Theodore C. Wenzl; and CSEA Executive Director Joseph D. Lochner.
A news clipping from the Civil Service Leader that includes an image of Theodore C. Wenzl, right, president of the Civil Service Employees Association, and Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller as the Governor prepares to sign a bill covering pay raises for 133,000 state employees. The previous week the governor also signed bills covering retirement improvements and other benefits negotiated by CSEA for state employees at ceremonies in the Red Room of the State Capitol.
A news clipping from the Utica, NY Observer-Dispatch, Robert Guild, Cavanaugh Road, Marcy, has been appointed field representative for the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) with jurisdiction over 21 chapters, seven of which are in Oneida County. His appointment was announced by Joseph Feily, president of the Association. A graduate of Holland Patent Central School, Guild attended MVCC and Utica College. He has worked at Marcy State Hospital for 16 years, and has been president of the Marcy State Hospital chapter of CSEA for two years. Courtesy of CSEA Utica State Employees Local (formerly Oneida County Chapter)
A news clipping from the Utica, NY Observer-Dispatch, Telephones shrilled constantly, and mountains of mail piled up in State and Federal tax offices as the deadline for the filing 1966 returns approached today. Staff members at the State Tax Office opened mail this morning before the onslaught of phone calls began. Because all returns must be postmarked before midnight tonight, those who haven't completed their returns yet are hastily doing so. John R. Smallwood at the Federal office said that his office was "flooded with calls," and the switchboard was "lit up like a Christmas tree." Edwin T. Smith at the State Tax Office described activity as "pretty good for a last day," compared with other years. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Utica State Employees Local (formerly Oneida County Chapter).
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Central Region President Ginger Sheffey, left, laying a wreath along with USW Local 1000 Financal Secretary Becky Coumbe, center, and Steuben County Local Secretary Sue Brace, right, at the regions 2007 Worker's Memorial Day ceremony. CSEA members across the state joined other AFL-CIO labor unions in remembering workers who were killed or injured on the job during the past year.
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) member Brenda Schaffer-Weiner singing the National Anthem during the Workers' Memorial Day commemoration sponsored by the Westchester-Putnam Central Labor Body. Union members, elected officials and family and friends of fallen workers gathered at the Kensico Dam in Valhalla, NY to remember those who have died on the job over the past year. Fund raising is in progress for a future Workers Memorial at the Kensico Dam. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
A graphic illustration by Graphic Artist Ralph Distin, titled "Quality Family Daycare: not all fun and games," depicting an independent family daycare provider with lack of protections and benefits, and confusing regulations. Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and VOICE (Voice of Organized Independent Childcare Educators) are working with providers to encourage them to officially recognize VOICE as an advocate on their behalf on numerous issues they face, including dealing with agencies such as the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. 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) President Danny Donohue, left, and Director of Legislative and Political Action Fran Turner, right, meeting with New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Executive Director to the Comptroller Diane Lombardi. CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue, flanked by members of CSEA's State Contract Negotiating Team, at the start of negotiations with the state April 17, 2007, in Troy, New York
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) leaders and activists across the Central Region taking time out from the Region Spring Conference in Corning to honor those who lost their lives in workplace fatalities over the years. CSEA conference attendees participated in a moving ceremony, put together by the Region Safety and Health Committee, where a plaque was presented and candles were lit in the memory of more than 40 members from our Region who have been lost in the last two dozen years.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) State Negotiating Team members planting a tree in front of the Troy Hotel where contract negotiations are taking place as part of a Workers Memorial Day ceremony. CSEA members across the state joined other AFL-CIO labor unions in remembering workers who were killed or injured on the job during the past year. This photograph appeared in the June, 2007 issue of the CSEA monthly newspaper The Work Force.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Westchester County Unit President Jack McPhillips addressing several hundred members of Westchester County Unit 9200 who picketed outside the Westchester County Office Building in White Plains, along with CSEA's 15-foot inflatable rat, to protest the lack of progress in their contract negotiations. The rally was timed to coincide with County Executive Andy Spano's State of the County address. Westchester County Unit members have been working without a contract since Dec. 31, 2005. Sticking points in negotiations include wages and health insurance. Members sent a strong message to County Executive Spano, Deputy County Executive Larry Schwartz and members of the county Board of Legislators -- that they will not sit back and be silent while legislators are entertaining huge raises for county political appointees. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
United States Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand speaking at the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Federal Political Action Program training. Gillibrand, who represents New York State's 20th Congressional District that includes a large area of the Capital Region, Hudson Valley and Champlain Valley spoke to CSEA's Federal Political Action Liaisons (PALs) recently, discussing congressional priorities and issues that relate to CSEA members. The weekend Federal PALS training session included a workshop on using the CSEA website to lobby congressional leaders and discussions about universal health care. CSEA's Federal PALS lobby federal lawmakers on issues that affect CSEA members. CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Jim Moore, right, on his first day in office as Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Central Region president in 1977, meeting with then Region Director Frank Martello. Moore retired March 28, 2007, after serving an unprecedented 30 years in that office. When Moore began his career, state employees didn't have the legal right to collectively bargain. His 40-year union career has outlasted the terms of eight United States Presidents, six New York State Governors and four CSEA statewide presidents. CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Daycare provider Sally Heater, from East Syracuse, New York, with the children for whom she cares. Heater is working hard to help give daycare providers the loud and clear voice of advocacy that comes with belonging to a union. She was a Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)member for 30 years before becoming an independent daycare provider. The VOICE (Voice of Organized Independent Childcare Educators) campaign began in 2002 when CSEA was contacted by a group of family daycare providers in Schenectady looking for assistance with an unclear county payment system and the threat of proposed cuts in the childcare subsidy funding. CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Member Benefits Specialist Bonnie Loyche speaking with CSEA members about the benefits and services they get through their union membership. 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) members Jim Peterniti, left, a maintenance assistant, and General Mechanic Rod Mitchell, who work to maintain the Great Valley Residential Center in western New York, despite understaffing at the youth facility. Many CSEA members who work for the New York State Office of Children and Family Services say the agency has become a rudderless ship. CSEA, New York State's largest union, has reached out to the Office of Children and Family Services to discuss concerns union members have with communication, policy, staffing and regulations.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members Terry R. Brassfield and Steven L. James display the Mini-Belts they invented. After years of helplessly watching their patients at South Beach Psychiatric Center use whatever means at their disposal to hold their pants up, often unsuccessfully, they put their minds together with a nurse at the center and devised a kinder, safer way for patients to keep their pants and dignity in place. They recently obtained a Patent Pending trademark and related business certificates for the Mini-Belts and Tenoren Technologies L.L.C. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Robert Rauff, Equipment Operator 3 and Oyster Bay Local executive vice president, with United States Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand at the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Federal Political Action Program training. Gillibrand, who represents New York State's 20th Congressional District that includes a large area of the Capital Region, Hudson Valley and Champlain Valley spoke to CSEA's Federal Political Action Liaisons (PALs) recently, discussing congressional priorities and issues that relate to CSEA members. The weekend Federal PALS training session included a workshop on using the CSEA website to lobby congressional leaders and discussions about universal health care. CSEA's Federal PALS lobby federal lawmakers on issues that affect CSEA members. 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.
Daycare provider Sally Heater, from East Syracuse, New York, holding cards to be distributed to other providers to authorize forming a union with the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA). Membership of independent contractors would be a first for the union. Heater is working hard to help give daycare providers the loud and clear voice of advocacy that comes with belonging to a union. She was a CSEA member for 30 years before becoming an independent daycare provider. The VOICE (Voice of Organized Independent Childcare Educators) campaign began in 2002 when CSEA was contacted by a group of family daycare providers in Schenectady, New York, looking for assistance with an unclear county payment system and the threat of proposed cuts in the childcare subsidy funding. CSEA is New York State's largest union.
New York State Assemblyman Paul Tonko, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Capital Region President Kathy Garrison, Montgomery County (New York) employee Mark Hoffman, Montgomery County Local President Ed Russo, Montgomery County employee Terry Bieniek and CSEA President Danny Donohue at the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York's annual Salute to Hometown Heroes breakfast. The CSEA members of the Montgomery County Department of Public Works were among those being honored as Hometown Heroes by the Red Cross for their efforts following devastating floods in June 2006. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member logging in 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) Regional President Jim Moore firing up a crowd at a demonstration in support of an organizing drive in Syracuse, New York, in June 2003. Moore retired March 28, 2007, after serving an unprecedented 30 years in that office. When Moore began his career, New York State employees didn't have the legal right to collectively bargain. His 40-year union career has outlasted the terms of eight United States presidents, six New York State Governors and four CSEA statewide presidents. CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Gloria Patmore, a Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member and cook at the Great Valley Residential Center in western New York. When the kitchen is short on staff, youth development aides are brought in to help, leaving other services understaffed. As a result, CSEA has reached out to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services to discuss concerns union members have with communication, policy, staffing and regulations. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
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) Metropolitan Region Education Committee Chair Jose Aravena (3rd from left) joined by other CSEA members and staff in presenting New York State Assemblyman Peter Rivera a plaque for his many contributions to CSEA during the recent Black and Puerto Rican Legisltive Conference in Albany. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Gary Thompson, a plant utilities assistant at the New York State Office of General Services, performs maintenance on a boiler at the Sheridan Steam Plant in Albany, NY.
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.
Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue, and CSEA Director of Communications Stephen Madarasz look up at the camera before a meeting of the union's Board of Directors where CSEA announced its endorsement of Spitzer's campaign to become the next governor of New York.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Chenango County Probation Supervisor Marc Yerton in his office at the Chenango County Office Building pointing to the office's only security measure ? a piece of red tape on the floor that probationers and other visitors to his office are supposed to stay behind. This photo appeared in the May 2006 Work Force as part of a series of articles illustrating the need for worksite security around New York State. CSEA led the fight to enact legislation through a statewide media campaign and grassroots member efforts. Governor George Pataki signed the Worksite Security Act June 7, 2006, making New York State a leader in protecting public work sites.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members and Van Duyn Home and Hospital workers working the phone banks to fight to keep the home open. Van Duyn Unit officer Ruth Smith seated with her back to the camera, displays a T-shirt with the slogan CSEA developed, "Don't Cut Our Safety Net." The Onondaga County public nursing home was recommended by the Berger Commission to be taken over by a nearby private hospital late in 2006. However, it has been deterimined that the Van Duyn Home will remain publicly owned and operated.
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, fifth from left, poses with Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) officers 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. From left to right are: Capital Region President Kathy Garrison, Central Region President Jim Moore, CSEA President Danny Donohue, Southern Region President Diane Hewitt, Spitzer, Western Region President Flo Tripi (front), Statewide Secretary Barbara Reeves (rear), Executive Vice President Mary E. Sullivan, Treasurer Maureen Malone, Long Island Region President Nick LaMorte and Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Director of Communications Stephen Madarasz introduces former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, second from left, 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. To the right of Carter is former First Lady of New York Matilda Cuomo.
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.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Metropolitan Region Director and Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Long Island, New York, Chapter Trustee Alan Jennings, CBTU Long Island Chapter President Rudy Bruce, CSEA Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio, Hempstead Council member Dorothy Goosby and CEO of the Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County John Kearse. Boncoraglio was given CBTU Long Island's Leadership Award for his tireless pursuit of equality and diversity for all working people. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter was the guest of the Foundation of Advocacy for Mental Health at an Albany Reception April 24, 2006. The event helped focus attention on the importance of overcoming stigma and addressing mental health needs. Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue is on the Board of Directors of the Foundation of Advocacy for Mental Health. From left to right are: Senate Majority Leader Joeseph Bruno, Albany Mayor Gerald Jennings, Carter and former First Lady of New York Matilda Cuomo.
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. Curtis Melville, a hospital attendant at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, looks over recently cleaned medical coats in the hospital's uniform room.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue, Rochester, New York, Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Chapter President and CSEA staff person Debbie Lee and Rochester City Councilman Wade Norwood. The Rochester Chapter of CBTU honored Donohue, an AFSCME International Vice President, for his long-time union leadership, advocacy for workers' rights, and a host of accomplishments and achievements for working people at its annual convention in Rochester in 2004. The CBTU consists of members from 50 international and national unions with 55 chapters across the country. The basic objectives of the CBTU include: putting forth greater and more creative efforts to improve the image of labor throughout the community; and working within the framework of the trade union movement to provide a voice and vehicle for greater black and minority participation. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
More than 500 workers at the Quality Services for the Autism Community, a not-for profit service provider that helps autistic and developmentally challenged individuals in Queens, gained the advantage of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) membership last year. 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.
A Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) cartoon depicting the "Right Guard": Knight holding shield (whistle-blower protection bill) on horse (health care workers) slays dragon (health care employers) with a thrashing tail (employer retaliation) to save the maiden (improper quality patient care). The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
A group of unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members hold up signs at a Brooklyn Developmental Center Demonstration over staff assaults in April 2001.
NYC Mayoral candidate Fernando Ferrer and Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio join a group of CSEA members at a Brooklyn Developmental Center Demonstration over staff assaults in April 2001.
A group of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members hold up signs at a Brooklyn Developmental Center Demonstration over staff assaults in April 2001.