AFSCME Texas Local 1550 organizer Michelle Baker discussing her experiences with Hurricane Katrina while serving as AFSCME Local 872 President in New Orleans. She credits the union's outreach for helping her recover from the storm and subsequent flooding. Baker addressed attendees to the 2006 New York State Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Women's Conference. More than 400 CSEA members attended workshops and other presentations throughout the weekend to sharpen their union leadership skills and better manage their lives in and out of the workplace.