Danny Donohue serves as the 22nd president of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) from 1994 to the present . Under his leadership, CSEA is stronger and more effective because of his multi-pronged agenda that emphasizes contract negotiations, political action and organizing. Under Donohue's leadership, CSEA has earned a reputation for being at the forefront on a wide range of public policy issues. Donohue has been a leading advocate on issues of importance to all New Yorkers including fair and responsible budgets, affordable prescription drug coverage, preserving quality health care, and improving public education. CSEA was the first union in the state to negotiate for less-expensive prescription drugs from Canada. Donohue's leadership on the New York State AFL-CIO's Pension Task Force produced the most sweeping pension improvements in a generation for public employees, securing permanent cost-of-living allowances for retired public employees.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue shaking hands with former New York State Assemblyman Eric Vitaliano. Vitaliano was a member of the New York State Assembly, 1983-2001 (59th District 1983-92, 60th District 1993-2001), representing Staten Island.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue with a dog wearing the same CSEA t-shirt that Donohue and other CSEA members are wearing.
George Boncoraglio (at left), Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue (second from left), Fernando Ferrer (center), and CSEA members from the Metro Region holding a CSEA Banner. Ferrer served as Bronx Borough President from 1987-2001, ran for New York City Mayor in 2001 and 2005, and was president of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy beginning in 2001. Boncoraglio serves as the CSEA Metro Region President, Vice President of the New York City Labor Council, and as International Vice President of AFSCME.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue shaking hands with State Senator Caesar Trunzo. Trunzo represents New York's 3rd Senate District.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue and New York State Governor George Pataki shake hands after agreeing to a new contract for CSEA-represented state employees following a lengthy and hard-fought contract campaign.
Tim Jaccard speaks at a Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) event. Jaccard is part of the Nassau County AMT unit of CSEA where he organized the Children of Hope Foundation that contributed to the campaign by CSEA to enact the Baby Safe Haven law in New York in 2000. CSEA President Danny Donohue is seated at right.
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) President Danny Donohue and Onondoga County Local President Frank Forte discuss issues regarding Syracuse city employees with Syracuse Mayor Roy Bernardi at the Onondoga County Clam Bake.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue meeting with United States Senator Hillary Clinton at the union's headquarters in Albany, New York. CSEA members lent their enthusiastic support to Clinton's campaigns in 2000 and 2006. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.