Interview clips from the CSEA 100 Project to commemorate the union's 100th anniversary in 2010. Clips are from interviews with H. Carl McCall, Joseph Persico, Elizabeth Moore, Joe Dolan, Mel Osterman, and Marty Langer.
Marty Langer served as statewide Political Action Chairman. Under Bill McGowan, Langer was director of the Labor Management Committee and went on to be the consultant for CSEA's Mental Hygiene Group. The interview took place in July 2001
Ramona Gallagher & Bob Lattimer served as president of Local 352 in 1973-1974. Appointed to the Statewide Political Action Committee and was the first Political Organizer for the joint CSEA-AFSCME Political Action Committee. The interview took place in August 2002.
Al DeMarco was former Deputy Director of the Governor?s Office of Employee Relations speaking about the CSEA. The interview took place on March 7, 2006.
Paul Castellani, former official in the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities speaking about the CSEA. The interview took place on March 7, 2006.
Loretta Carol held position of Executive Secretary in the Executive Office. Worked for three statewide secretaries, Irene Carr, Candy Saxton, and Barbara Reeves.
Dr. William Bronston, Physician who was instrumental in revealing the terrible conditions at the Willowbrook Hospital for the Mentally Retarded in the 1970s. The interview took place on August 19, 2007
Linda Angello, New York State Commissioner of Labor speaking about the Public Employee Safety and Health Act. The interview took place on March 15, 2006.
Harry Albright, former Rockefeller Administration law council speaking about his working relationship with the CSEA. The interview took place on July 13, 2005
CSEA President Danny Donohue introduces United States Senator Hillary Clinton at CSEA's endorsement of Clinton for United States president, saying she is the right candidate at a moment of great need.
Beulah Bailey Thull served as the 11th president of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) from 1934 until 1935. Under her presidency the first chapter of the Association was formed in New York City. Thull was a major proponent of the Group Accident and Sickness Plan.(8 x 10 in. photograph)
William M. Thomas served as the 1st president of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) from 1910 until 1918. Thomas urged lawmakers to provide state employees tenure protection, appropriate salaries, and adequate retirement benefits.(8 x 10 in. photograph)
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, left, at the Civil Service Employees Association's 2001 Annual Delegates Meeting in Buffalo, NY. Clinton is holding a denim shirt and a glass bowl on a pedestal that were gifts from CSEA. Also shown are CSEA Statewide Secretary Barbara Reeves (partially blocked) and CSEA President Danny Donohue.(5 x 7 in. photograph)
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue introduces United States Senator Hillary Clinton at CSEA's endorsement of Clinton for United States president, saying she is the right candidate at a moment of great need. This image appeared in the September 2007 issue of the CSEA's monthly publication, The Work Force.(8 x 10 in. photograph)
Flanked by CSEA retirees and CSEA Communications Associate Stephen Madarasz, State Comptroller H. Carl McCall announces a lawsuit against New York Governor Mario Cuomo for raiding public employee pension funds.(5 x 7 in. photograph)
From left to right, CSEA Central Region President Jim Moore, Nassau Comptroller Peter King, CSEA Long Island Region President Danny Donohue, CSEA Southern Region President Pat Mascioli, New York City Council President Carol Bellamy, and CSEA Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio posing in the middle of the street at the 1986 New York City Labor Parade.(5 x 7 in. photograph)
CSEA members holding signs at a protest staged at a highway groundbreaking. The signs read, "Show some respect," "Where's George?" "Where's King George?" and "We're still here doing the work making you look good."(8 x 10 in. photograph)
AFSCME President Gerald McEntee holds up a sign stating, "Giambra, you're fired" at a Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Erie County rally against big business taking over county services held on September 29, 2005. Gerald McEntee is standing in front of the Erie County Office Building where County Executive Joel Giambra's office is located.
From left to right, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Western Region President Flo Tripi, Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio, Statewide President Danny Donohue, AFSCME President Gerald McEntee, Statewide Treasurer Maureen Malone, and Southern Region President Diane Hewitt march with a large CSEA banner in an Erie County protest against big business taking over county services on September 29, 2005.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members Bonnie Peters and Rose Conti of Chautauqua County join their fellow members in a rally against big business taking over county services on September 29, 2005. The rally took place in front of County Executive Joel Giambra's office in Erie County.
Erie County Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members march with signs stating, "Keep big business out of county government," in a September 29, 2005 rally against big business taking over county services. The rally took place in front of County Executive Joel Giambra's office building.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Erie County Local President Joan Bender converses with New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi at a rally against big business taking over county services on September 29, 2005. The rally took place in front of County Executive Joel Giambra's office in Erie County.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Erie County Probation Section President Scott Smith takes part in a September 29, 2005 rally against big business taking over county services. The rally took place in front of County Executive Joel Giambra's office building.
Officers of Oneida (New York) County chapter of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) were sworn in recently at an installation dinner at the Twin Ponds Golf and Country Club in New York Mills. CSEA president Theodore C. Wenzl, right, is shown administering the oath to, seated from left, alternate delegate Felix Palczynski, delegate Teddie Kowalszyk, delegate Tania Cook Bitely, delegate Janette Evans, delegate Mary Mizer, delegate Jean Coluzzi; standing, delegate Lewis Eddy, honorary delegate S. Samuel Borelly, chapter executive representative Roger Solimando, corresponding secretary Helen Rauber, recording secretary Dorothy Gutheinz, treasurer Beatrice DeSantis, third vice-president Margaret Boone, second vice-president Gerald Boehlert, first vice-president Carmen Graziano and president Louie Sunderhaft. Missing from the photo are assistant treasurer Elsie W. Jones, alternate delegate Theodore Chrabas, delegates Mary Leonard and Stanley Thomas. In the lower photo at left, CSEA first vice-president Thomas McDonough offers congratulations to Claude R. Woodward, retiring public health chief sanitarian and former chapter vice-president, who is leaving county service after 38½ years. In lower photo at right, CSEA regional field supervisor Francis Martello presents plaque to S. Samuel Borelly, retiring chapter executive representative with 22 years of service. Courtesy of CSEA Utica State Employees Local (formerly Oneida County Chapter).
The devastation at Ground Zero following the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center attacks. In the early days following the attack, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members responded with blood drives and monetary contributions, and many were involved either directly or indirectly in the rescue and recovery efforts.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue stands behind NY Governor George Paptaki as he speaks at Ground Zero of the World Trade Center on September 18, 2001.
NY Governor George Pataki and Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue stand behind a speaker at Ground Zero of the World Trade Center on September 18, 2001.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue stands behind NY Governor George Pataki as he speaks at Ground Zero of the World Trade Center on September 18, 2001.
A news clipping from the Utica, NY Observer-Dispatch, Mrs. Clara Boone, Utica, president of Central New York Conference of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), discussed current CSEA problems during conference's two-day convention at Hotel Utica. She is flanked by Maurice Sokolinsky, left, of Binghamton, first vice president; Emmett J. Durr, of Ray Brook, executive secretary, and Florence Drew, Binghamton, secretary. State Senator James Donovan will speak tonight to the group at a dinner to begin at 7. Courtesy of CSEA Utica State Employees Local (formerly Oneida County Chapter).
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) officers gather at a vigil in rememberance of those who lost their lives in the World Trade Center attacks. The vigil was held at Central Park in New York City on September 11, 2002. Coinciding with the vigil was the 2002 CSEA Annual Delegates Meeting. From left are CSEA Statewide Treasurer Maureen Malone, Central Region President Jim Moore, Western Region President Flo Tripi, Southern Region President Diane Hewitt, Statewide President Danny Donohue and Metropolitian Region Director Alan Jennings.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members gather at a vigil in rememberance of the lives lost in the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, 2002 in New York City's Central Park. The vigil coincided with CSEA's 2002 Annual Delegates Meeting held in New York City.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members gather at a vigil in rememberance of the lives lost in the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, 2002 in New York City's Central Park. The vigil coincided with CSEA's 2002 Annual Delegates Meeting held in New York City.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members gather at a vigil in rememberance of the lives lost in the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, 2002 in New York City's Central Park. The vigil coincided with CSEA's 2002 Annual Delegates Meeting held in New York City.
Delegates to the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s 2002 Annual Delegates Meeting in New York City hold a candlelight vigil in Central Park to commemorate the first anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Members hold a CSEA bannder. Five CSEA members who worked for the State Taxation and Finance Department in the World Trade Center were killed in the attacks. Identified delegates: fourth from the left is Barbara C. Jones. Jones is employed at the University at Albany in the Facilities Management Department and has served as the Third Vice President and Treasurer of CSEA, Local 691.
A view from the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Metropolitan Region Office in Downtown Manhattan shows the World Trade Center towers burning before collapse on September 11, 2001. The World Trade Center attacks took the live of five CSEA member from the state Taxation and Finance Department.
A distant photo of the World Trade Center towers burning before collapse on September 11, 2001. The World Trade Center attacks took the live of five Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member from the state Taxation and Finance Department.
Unidentified representatives from the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s VOICE (Voice of Organized Independent Childcare Educators) membership march in the Labor Day parade held at the 2007 New York State Fair in Syracuse. CSEA members across the state marked Labor Day 2007 with parades, picnics and other special events.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Secretary Barbara Reeves, who is planning to retire early next year, honored for her service at the 2007 CSEA Annual Delegates Meeting held in Lake Placid, NY. Listening in the background are President Danny Donohue, Executive Vice President Mary Sullivan, Capital Region President Kathy Garrison and Central Region President Ginger Sheffey.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Dutchess County Local President Liz Piraino, center, announcing CSEA's endorsement of Joseph Ruggiero, right, for Dutchess County Executive. At left is Dutchess-Putnam Retiree Local President Norma Condon. CSEA members in the Southern Region campaigned for Ruggiero for Dutchess County Executive.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members and off-duty city police officers Shawn Larson, left, and Tom Mohring provide armed security at North Tonawanda High School. They are fighting to have a third security position restored at the school.
Unidentifed Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members, officers, activists and their guests take part in the Labor Day parade held at the 2007 New York State Fair in Syracuse. CSEA members across the state marked Labor Day 2007 with parades, picnics and other special events.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members, Marie Navaro, a Suffolk Educational Local activist and Maryann Phelps, SUNY Stony Brook Local activist, show their support for CSEA members employed by the East Williston School District. CSEA members from across Long Island demonstrated in front of the East Williston School District's Wheatley School before the district's Board of Education meeting in support of reaching a fair contract with the district.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) HRI Local President Deb Hanna, State Employees Local representative Marie Rogers, and LRS John Labriel join a 2007 Labor Day Rally at the World Trade Center in New York City. Unidentified man at left of photo holding sign.
Unidentifed Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Putnam County Unit members demonstrating outside the county's courthouse. More than 100 CSEA members demonstrated outside the county's courthouse before a public budget hearing in an effort to raise public awareness of the vital roles the public work force plays in Putnam County.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Mildred Kelly, shown outside Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY. As a navigator, Kelly tries to knock down barriers that keep people from getting the treatment Roswell Park has to offer. The navigator program began as a pilot in the breast cancer clinic in 2006.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) activists Ron Kreavy, left, Jeanne Kreavy, Erie County Executive candidate Jim Keane, Erie County Local President Joan Bender, activist Steve Szymura and son Steve, and activist Susan Zilbauer looking over a piece of literature before a "Labor to Neighbor" walk before Primary Day 2007. CSEA endorsed Keane as Erie County Executive.
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, second from right, gets a warm welcome from Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members, including, from left, CSEA Treasurer Joe Mullen; John Polydouris, New York State Audit & Control Department Local executive vice president; CSEA Retiree Division Chair Charles Peritore; Karen Jazvinski, State Employees Retirement System Local president and Clarence Russell, New York State Audit & Control Department Local president. The photograph was taken at the 2007 CSEA Annual Delegates Meeting in Lake Placid, NY.
Unidentifed Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members demonstrating for a fair ORDA contract outside the Lake Placid Olympic Center during the 2007 CSEA Annual Delegates Meeting held in Lake Placid, NY.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue congratulating Long Island Developmental Disabilities Services Office Local President Daryl Wilson on achieving over 50 percent participation in the PEOPLE program. Recognition was given during the 2007 CSEA Annual Delegates Meeting held in Lake Placid, NY.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Olympic Regional Development Authority Local President Bill Shurter, Capital Region President Kathy Garrison, and CSEA President Danny Donohue firing up the crowd for a fair ORDA contract outside the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, NY. The rally took place during the 2007 CSEA Annual Delegates Meeting in Lake Placid, NY.
Unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members, some from the Erie County Local, march in the 2007 Labor Day parade in Buffalo, New York.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Mount Vernon Library Unit President Gary Newman. CSEA members working for the Library are fighting for the return of fairness and respect on the job, following months of anti-union behavior from management. Newman said the library's interim director has instituted policies that either violate the union's contract or contribute to a hostile working environment.
Department of Corrections/Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Statewide Labor-Management chair Patricia Casler, outside Auburn Correctional Facility, holds a new personal alarm for civilian corrections workers that will be distributed statewide. The device can pinpoint the workers exact location in the event of an emergency. CSEA, the Public Employee Federation and Correctional Services Commissioner Brian Fischer all signed a memorandum of understanding for the new devices.
United States Senator Hillary Clinton with Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members at the union's booth at the New York State Fair in Syracuse. Central Region President Ginger Sheffey is shown left of Clinton. CSEA announced its endorsement of Clinton as the 2008 presidential candidate earlier in August. CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Carol Rogers, a park naturalist for the Niagara Region Interpretive Programs Office at Fort Niagara State Park in Niagara Falls, shows off some of her (stuffed) furry friends to fairgoers at the 2007 New York State Fair in Syracuse.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s statewide officers and former statewide Treasurer Maureen Malone at the 2007 CSEA Annual Delegates Meeting held in Lake Placid, NY. Back row, from left, are Central Region President Ginger Sheffey, Long Island Region President Nick LaMorte, Capital Region President Kathy Garrison, Statewide Secretary Barbara Reeves, Executive Vice President Mary Sullivan, Malone, Statewide Treasurer Joe McMullen, President Danny Donohue and Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio. Front row, from left, are Western Region President Flo Tripi and Southern Region President Diane Hewitt.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Diana Gannon, a home health aide for the Herkimer County Public Health Department, demonstrates outside the Herkimer County Office Building. After more than a year and a half of working under an expired contract, 425 CSEA members employed by Herkimer County are fighting for a contract with a wage increase at least equal to what county managers got for 2006.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Nick Fusco, a custodian in the East Williston school district, and Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel. CSEA members from across Long Island demonstrated in front of the East Williston School District's Wheatley School before the districts Board of Education meeting in support of reaching a fair contract with the district.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Southern Region President Diane Hewitt, right, celebrating as President Danny Donohue presents the annual PEOPLE Cup to the Southern Region for recruiting the most new PEOPLE members during the past year. The PEOPLE cup was presented during the 2007 CSEA Annual Delegates Meeting held in Lake Placid, NY.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Secretary Barbara Reeves, Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio, Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office Local President and State Negotiating Team member Debbie Downey, AFSCME International President Gerald McEntee, Delaware County Local President George Lawson and Political Action Committee Chair Bill Walsh at the 2007 CSEA Annual Delegates Meeting held in Lake Placid, NY.
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, center, addressing the delegates at the 2007 Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Annual Delegates Meeting held in Lake Placid, NY.
Unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members getting fired up outside Lake Placid's Olympic Center for a fair contract for members employed at the Olympic Regional Development Authority. The rally took place during the 2007 CSEA Annual Delegates Meeting in Lake Placid, NY.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Treasurer Joe McMullen, right, congratulating Metropolitan Region Executive Vice President and Bronx Psychiatric Center Local President Denise Berkley on her local achieving over 50 percent participation in the PEOPLE program. Recognition was given during the 2007 CSEA Annual Delegates Meeting held in Lake Placid, NY.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Steve Mikle, supervisor of the four-member maintenance crew assigned to the gristmill renovation project at Connetquot River State Park Preserve in Long Island, NY, pumps out water in a marshy area near the gristmill. The project has raised safety and health concerns.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue, left, and Retiree Division Chair Charles Peritore, right, congratulate Sam Mogavero on being honored with the Donald Webster Memorial Mission Achievement Award. Mogavero, 89, retired in 1980 after more than 23 years as a building custodian for the Lake Shore Central School District in Erie County. Now, he continues his union activism as vice president of the Buffalo-Niagara Frontier Retirees Local.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue, left, introducing AFSCME International President Gerald McEntee at the 2007 CSEA Annual Delegates Meeting held in Lake Placid, NY.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Lori Nilsson meeting New York State candidate for Governor Eliot Spitzer. Some of CSEA's endorsed candidates for statewide office made visits to the New York State Fair in Syracuse, where CSEA Weekend coincided with Labor Day and the fair's annual parade. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Will Garrett meeting with United States Senator Hillary Clinton. Some of CSEA's endorsed candidates for statewide office made visits to the New York State Fair in Syracuse, where CSEA Weekend coincided with Labor Day and the fair's annual parade. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Wayne County, New York Department of Social Services member Christine Taylor enjoying the Rochester Labor Day parade. CSEA members in all regions took part in Labor Day parades and events across New York State. The strong showing of solidarity sends a resounding message that CSEA is is prepared to fight to protect its 96-year labor legacy.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Erie County, Local member Neal Hodgson talking with Abraham Lincoln impersonator Dave Kreutz from Depew prior to annual Labor Day Parade held in Buffalo. CSEA members in all regions took part in Labor Day parades and events across New York State. The strong showing of solidarity sends a resounding message that CSEA is is prepared to fight to protect its 96-year labor legacy.
Fay Livingstone and Norma DeGuzman, Lifespire Inc. employees who care for people with developmental disabilities at group homes and centers throughout New York City, distributing leaflets during the New York City Labor Day Parade. Recently, more than 1,100 Lifespire workers formed a union with the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) through a card check/neutrality agreement. The workers are in the final stages of negotiations for a fair contract. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
CBS Early Show anchor Hannah Storm posing with Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue as a group of delegates take part in a live broadcast of the program during the 2006 CSEA Annual Delegates Meeting in Manhattan, New York. CSEA's 96th Annual Delegates Meeting drew more than 1,000 delegates to conduct the union's annual business. This year's theme, "Meeting the Challenge," focused on the challenges unions face with a business-friendly National Labor Relations Board and federal efforts to dismantle worker protections and strip union workers of their collective bargaining power.
New York State Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno addressing the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) delegates during the 2006 Annual Delegates Meeting. Bruno, who is endorsed by the union, reiterated the themes of fairness and respect in relaying how he grew up in a cold-water flat in Glens Falls and saw his family suffer the indignties of unrepresented workers. CSEA's 96th Annual Delegates Meeting in Manhattan drew more than 1,000 delegates to conduct the union's annual business. This year's theme, "Meeting the Challenge," focused on the challenges unions face with a business-friendly National Labor Relations Board and federal efforts to dismantle worker protections and strip union workers of their collective bargaining power.
Jim Kelly, John J. Kelly Jr.'s son, holding a photograph of his father with New York State Governor Thomas Dewey, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President John Powers and an unidentified woman at a 1954 testimonial dinner in honor of Dewey as the governor was leaving office. John Kelly was the dinner's toastmaster. Kelly was a young well-regarded Albany attorney who served as CSEA counsel during the 1950s. CSEA's J. J. Kelly Memorial Scholarship Fund was created when he died unexpectedly, leaving behind a widow and several young children.
New York State Attorney General candidate Andrew Cuomo shaking hands with Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Laurie Hoalcraft as Gloria Smith looks on. Some of CSEA's endorsed candidates for statewide office made visits to the New York State Fair in Syracuse, where CSEA Weekend coincided with Labor Day and the fair's annual parade.
Unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members marching in the annual New York State Fair Labor Day Parade, which drew dozens of members and their families. CSEA members in all regions took part in Labor Day parades and events across the state. The strong showing of solidarity sends a resounding message that CSEA is is prepared to fight to protect its 96-year labor legacy.
Unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members from the Southern, Metropolitan, and Long Island regions of New York State marching in the New York City Labor Day Parade, led by Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio, left. CSEA members in all regions took part in Labor Day parades and events across the state. The strong showing of solidarity sends a resounding message that CSEA is is prepared to fight to protect its 96-year labor legacy.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members in all regions took part in Labor Day parades and events across New York State. Jazmine Cheek, 7, of Syracuse, shows her CSEA pride during the Labor Day Parade at the New York State Fair in Syracuse. She is the granddaughter of Brenda Hines, LPN at University Hospital's Coronary Care Unit, and member of CSEA Local 615 at Upstate Medical University.
Paul F. McCarthy speaking with members during a workshop on developing comprehensive conflict resolutions skills. Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s 96th Annual Delegates Meeting in Manhattan, New York drew more than 1,000 delegates to conduct the union's annual business. This year's theme, "Meeting the Challenge," focused on the challenges unions face with a business-friendly National Labor Relations Board and federal efforts to dismantle worker protections and strip union workers of their collective bargaining power.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members, Patrick Hogan has the floor, as Kim Brown looks on during a session on union organizing during the 2006 CSEA Annual Delegates Meeting in Manhattan, New York. The two are child care providers from Westchester County and leaders in the VOICE campaign. VOICE, Voice of independent Childcare Educators, is a professional association of more than 700 family child care providers working with CSEA to improve their profession and the quality of care for the children they serve. CSEA's 96th Annual Delegates Meeting in Manhattan drew more than 1,000 delegates to conduct the union's annual business. This year's theme, "Meeting the Challenge," focused on the challenges unions face with a business-friendly National Labor Relations Board and federal efforts to dismantle worker protections and strip union workers of their collective bargaining power.