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.
Grand Island, New York, Animal Control Officer and Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Greg Butcher. 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. On Grand Island, located on the Niagara River between Buffalo and Niagara Falls, Butcher and his two part-time deputies respond to domestic pet and wildlife calls. He is a peace officer who wears the uniform of the Grand Island Police Department, has graduated from an animal control academy and is qualified to investigate animal cruelty cases.
Effective Communication Facilitator Elizabeth Heilpern, left, discussing real-life strategies for workplace communications with Saratoga Springs School District employees Lorraine Montgomery, middle, and Rachel Thorne, right, during a staff development day at the school district coordinated by Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s WORK (Worker's Opportunities, Resources and Knowledge) Institute. CSEA members attended workshops on topics that included dealing with difficult students, improving communication skills and gang awareness. The WORK Institute was created as part of CSEA's mission to recognize working men and women as our greatest resource. Through the WORK Institute, CSEA is committed to expanding education and training opportunities that enable workers to reach their career goals and potential. Photo appeared in the CSEA monthly publication the Work Force.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Krista Neville, at work as a cashier in the Cayuga County Department of Motor Vehicles in Auburn, New York. Neville's suggestion that something be put in the computer system asking about club membership for snowmobile registrants was adopted statewide in the form of a new pop-up screen that asks about club membership and automatically calculates the correct fee.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, John Hewitt, a state Canal Corperation worker in Waterford, New York, hauls a cable aboard a Canal Corperation derrick boat. Hewitt, who first came to the United States from Guyana in 1978, became a citizen in February, 2007.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Central Region President Jim Moore, who has served in that office for nearly 30 years, being interviewed in Syracuse, New York, on his long, distinguished union career for the CSEA 100 History Project. CSEA has been conducting video interviews with dozens of key individuals who have played a role in CSEA's activities over the past 50 years to gain their insight and perspective on the numerous events and personalities that have made impact. Identifying and collecting information and materials about the events and personalities that shaped CSEA is an ongoing project.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Kevin McDonough holding an 11-foot Burmese python the city shelter received after the snake outgrew its owner. 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. As Troy's only Animal Control Officer, McDonough is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week doing investigative work, including finding owners, issuing tickets and tracking the outcome of the cases in which he is involved. He is part of a county-wide (Renssealer County) task force that is forming to prevent animal abuse.
A graphic depicting the New York state Office of Children and Family Services as a troubled agency. The Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) has concerns that the OCFS is an agency in crisis unable to serve those in need of services and unwilling to develop clear-cut policies and procedures to help its employees do their jobs.
Tioga County Department of Social Service Foster Care Caseworker and Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Andrew Kneller handing a CSEA balloon to a young attendee at the Tioga County, New York, Safety Fair sponsored by CSEA. The event focused on safety education and accident prevention. Event organizer Joan Kellogg, a principal account clerk in the Health Department, developed the project through her participation in the CSEA LEAD (Leadership Education and Development) program. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
WORK Institute facilitator Deb Baum leading a discussion on Dealing With Difficult Students during a staff development day at the Saratoga Springs School District coordinated by Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s WORK (Worker's Opportunities, Resources and Knowledge) Institute. CSEA members attended workshops on topics that included dealing with difficult students, improving communication skills and gang awareness. The WORK Institute was created as part of CSEA's mission to recognize working men and women as our greatest resource. Through the WORK Institute, CSEA is committed to expanding education and training opportunities that enable workers to reach their career goals and potential.