Cover image of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s January 2011 Work Force addresses the issue of threatened layoffs of New York State employees: People work. Layoffs don't.
Ad used on the back page of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s January 2011 Work Force addressing the issue of proposed layoffs and the value public sector workers bring to communities.
Mary Jo Tubbs of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Livingston County Local in the Western Region posing with CSEA President Danny Donohue at the 2010 Annual Delegates Meeting, is the PEOPLE Recruiter of the Month for December, 2010.
Hundreds of union supporters from the Capital Region rally at the state Capitol in Albany on February 26 in support of Wisconsin public employees who lost their collective bargaining rights. Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members participated in rallies across the state.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Erie County Local and Unit activists Jeff Bryzski, left in camouflage, and Steve Szymura, shouting, at a Buffalo rally. CSEA members participated in rallies across the state on February 26 in support of Wisconsin public employees who lost their collective bargaining rights.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members joined other union members to rally in Rochester. CSEA members participated in rallies across the state on February 26 in support of Wisconsin public employees who lost their collective bargaining rights.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Office of People with Developmental Disabilities member Christine Bischoff responded to charges made by a New York Times article alleging systemic abuse in the state developmental disabilities system. CSEA represents about 18,000 workers who care for nearly 40,000 individuals with developmental disabilities; only a tiny fraction of those employees have ever been brought up on disciplinary charges of any nature. Most are caring, dedicated professionals.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Central Region activists get fired up for AFSCME (2011) Lobby Day. Hundreds of CSEA members met with their state senators and Assembly members to urge the lawmakers to oppose the governor's proposed state budget cuts and oppose cutting income taxes on wealthy New Yorkers.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) participated in memorial events in New York City and Albany on March 25 to mark the centennial of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York's Greenwich Village that claimed the lives of 146 people, mostly young, immigrant women. In this photo, attendees at the Albany event memorialize those who perished in the Triangle Fire.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) participated in memorial events in New York City and Albany on March 25 to mark the centennial of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York's Greenwich Village that claimed the lives of 146 people, mostly young, immigrant women. This photo captures the Triangle Fire memorial display at the Albany event.
The central message at Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s recent Women's Conference was CSEA women ? and men ? have the power to win the battle against unprecedented attacks on workers by politicians, corporate interests and the media. Nearly 500 activists from across the state attended. CSEA President Danny Donohue, front row, center, poses with Women's Committee members and first-time conference attendees.
The central message at Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s recent Women's Conference was CSEA women ? and men ? have the power to win the battle against unprecedented attacks on workers by politicians, corporate interests and the media. Nearly 500 activists from across the state attended. In this photo, Brooklyn Developmental Center Local activist Juliette Spruill looks over the Cafe CSEA "menu."
The central message at Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s recent Women's Conference was CSEA women ? and men ? have the power to win the battle against unprecedented attacks on workers by politicians, corporate interests and the media. Nearly 500 activists from across the state attended. In this photo, Green Haven Correctional Facility Local President Jim Eve shares his opinions with other conference attendees during the Cafe CSEA: Straight Talk session.
The central message at Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s recent Women's Conference was CSEA women ? and men ? have the power to win the battle against unprecedented attacks on workers by politicians, corporate interests and the media. Nearly 500 activists from across the state attended. In this photo Sing-Sing Correctional Facility Local President Bonnie Wilber discusses the challenges facing CSEA members.
The central message at Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s recent Women's Conference was CSEA women ? and men ? have the power to win the battle against unprecedented attacks on workers by politicians, corporate interests and the media. Nearly 500 activists from across the state attended. In this photo National AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Arlene Holt Baker addresses the conference.
The central message at Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s recent Women's Conference was CSEA women ? and men ? have the power to win the battle against unprecedented attacks on workers by politicians, corporate interests and the media. Nearly 500 activists from across the state attended. In this photo Standing Women's Committee Char Jacqueline Stanford welcomes members to the conference.
The central message at Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s recent Women's Conference was CSEA women ? and men ? have the power to win the battle against unprecedented attacks on workers by politicians, corporate interests and the media. Nearly 500 activists from across the state attended. In this photo Delphine Moultrie accepts the Irene Carr Leadership Award from President Danny Donohue.
The central message at Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s recent Women's Conference was CSEA women ? and men ? have the power to win the battle against unprecedented attacks on workers by politicians, corporate interests and the media. Nearly 500 activists from across the state attended. In this photo President Danny Donohue congratulates Betty Jo Johnson on the Irene Carr Leadership Award.
The central message at Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s recent Women's Conference was CSEA women ? and men ? have the power to win the battle against unprecedented attacks on workers by politicians, corporate interests and the media. Nearly 500 activists from across the state attended. In this photo Orange County Local activist Vanessa Bisone talks about involving members in the union.
The central message at Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s recent Women's Conference was CSEA women ? and men ? have the power to win the battle against unprecedented attacks on workers by politicians, corporate interests and the media. Nearly 500 activists from across the state attended. In this photo CSEA Executive Vice President Mary Sullivan and Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio lead a standing ovation for AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Arlene Holt Baker after Baker's address.
The central message at Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s recent Women's Conference was CSEA women ? and men ? have the power to win the battle against unprecedented attacks on workers by politicians, corporate interests and the media. Nearly 500 activists from across the state attended. The CSEA Women's Committee poses in this photo with AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Arlene Holt Baker and Irene Carr Leadership Award recipients Delphine Moultrie and Betty Jo Johnson. From left are committee staff adviser Sharon Lovelady-Hall, Janice Beaulieu, Rose Conti, Carlotta Williams, Committee Chair Jacqueline Stanford, Baker, Karen Pecora, Moultrie, Kim Wallace-Russo, Johnson, Catherine Custance, Cathy Baretta, CSEA Executive Vice President and committee officer liaison Mary Sullivan and Sylvia Thomas.
The central message at Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s recent Women's Conference was CSEA women ? and men ? have the power to win the battle against unprecedented attacks on workers by politicians, corporate interests and the media. Nearly 500 activists from across the state attended. In this photo several young Capital Region Girls, Inc. members perform poetry and other readings honoring labor history.
The central message at Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s recent Women's Conference was CSEA women ? and men ? have the power to win the battle against unprecedented attacks on workers by politicians, corporate interests and the media. Nearly 500 activists from across the state attended. In this photo Hudson Valley DDSO Local members Delcina Fisher, Dawn Woody, Tonya Miller and Michelle Dewitt learn self defense techniques.
The central message at Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s recent Women's Conference was CSEA women ? and men ? have the power to win the battle against unprecedented attacks on workers by politicians, corporate interests and the media. Nearly 500 activists from across the state attended. In this photo Women's Committee member Catherine Custance, right, gives information to Erie County Local and Next Wave activists Alison Schoonover, Rachel Casey and Michele Weaver.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Rockland Psychiatric Center Local activist Sheila Dunlop takes part in a Newburgh We Are One rally. This was part of a day of action to show support for public employees in Wisconsin and elsewhere across the country on April 4, culminating in hundreds of We Are One rallies, emphasizing workers' rights and the growing gulf between the super rich and everyone else.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Next Wave members Andre Medlock, Sheri Ambuske, Michele Weaver and Justin Lelonek staff their table at the Spring Workshop. CSEA members from across the state met at the union's annual Spring Workshop to unite, build and mobilize New York's leading union. Activists in attendance learned about the fight ahead to protect the Triborough Amendment and to tell the governor no tax breaks for the rich. In addition to the plenary and mobilization sessions, workshops focused on state government negotiations, on CSEA's "Don't Zone Out" campaign, Working People's History, the CSEA Next Wave movement, and "Uniting for Today, Building for Tomorrow."
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members filled the room to capacity in a workshop focusing on state contract talks with the Cuomo administration. CSEA members from across the state met at the union's annual Spring Workshop to unite, build and mobilize New York's Leading Union. Activists in attendance learned about the fight ahead to protect the Triborough Amendment and to tell the governor no tax breaks for his rich millionaire friends. In addition to the plenary and mobilization sessions, workshops focused on state government negotiations, on CSEA's "Don't Zone Out" campaign, Working People's History, the CSEA Next Wave movement, and "Uniting for Today, Building for Tomorrow."
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members participated in 2011 Workers Memorial Day remembrance ceremonies across the state to remember those who have passed away or sustained serious injuries while doing their jobs, including the members who have passed away during the past year. Central Region Safety & Health Committee members planted this tree as a living memorial to fallen workers outside the state Department of Transportation's Jefferson Residency.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members participated in 2011 Workers Memorial Day remembrance ceremonies across the state to remember those who have passed away or sustained serious injuries while doing their jobs, including the members who have passed away during the past year. In this photo Long Island Region President Nick LaMorte and Nassau County Local President Jerry Laricchiuta take part in the Workers Memorial Day service in Hauppauge.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue speaks at the state Department of Transportation's Workers Memorial Day remembrance ceremony in Albany. CSEA members participated in 2011 Workers Memorial Day remembrance ceremonies across the state to remember those who have passed away or sustained serious injuries while doing their jobs, including the members who have passed away during the past year.
State Department of Transportation workers participate in a Workers Memorial Day ceremony in Watertown's Jefferson Residency. Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members participated in 2011 Workers Memorial Day remembrance ceremonies across the state to remember those who have passed away or sustained serious injuries while doing their jobs, including the members who have passed away during the past year.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members participated in 2011 Workers Memorial Day remembrance ceremonies across the state to remember those who have passed away or sustained serious injuries while doing their jobs, including the members who have passed away during the past year. These empty chairs represent fallen workers at a Workers Memorial Day ceremony at the state Department of Transportation's Jefferson Residency in Watertown.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members participated in 2011 Workers Memorial Day remembrance ceremonies across the state to remember those who have passed away or sustained serious injuries while doing their jobs, including the members who have passed away during the past year. CSEA Western Region President Flo Tripi, center, speaks during the annual ceremony at Western New York DDSO in West Seneca.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members participated in 2011 Workers Memorial Day remembrance ceremonies across the state to remember those who have passed away or sustained serious injuries while doing their jobs, including the members who have passed away during the past year. CSEA Central Region Executive Vice President Jeffrey Colburn speaks at a Workers Memorial Day ceremony at the state Department of Transportation Jefferson Residency as region Occupational Safety and Health Committee members James Jackson, Anthony DeCaro, Andy Roche and Committee Chair Joe Miceli look on.
The H.O.U.R. Westchester campaign ? Hourlies Organized and United for Respect ? began because Westchester County Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) leaders saw the need to strengthen the union by organizing these unrepresented employee groups. Nearly 1,000 hourly and seasonal workers work at the county's parks, pools, golf courses and an amusement park and some year-round employees work on an hourly basis with no benefits. In this photo, a Rye Playland seasonal worker talks with a CSEA organizer.
The H.O.U.R. Westchester campaign ? Hourlies Organized and United for Respect ? began because Westchester County Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) leaders saw the need to strengthen the union by organizing these unrepresented employee groups. Nearly 1,000 hourly and seasonal workers work at the county's parks, pools, golf courses and an amusement park and some year-round employees work on an hourly basis with no benefits. In this photo Westchester County Unit President Karen Pecora, third from right, checks in CSEA members at the CSEA Playland Day.
Assemblyman Rory Lancman and state Senator George Maziarz listen as Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Director of Occupational Safety and Health Janet Foley speaks to reporters at a press conference in the state Capitol about the benefits of safe patient handling programs. The Assembly Subcommittee on Workplace Safety recently released a report detailing the success of safe patient handling programs in health care facilities in New York and recommended passage of the Safe Patient Handling Act, sponsored by Lancman and Maziarz in their respective houses.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA -represented state Executive Branch employees ratified a contract with New York state that keeps people working and protects rights and benefits. From left, CSEA Statewide Treasurer Joe McMullen, Statewide Secretary Denise Berkley, Executive Vice President Mary E. Sullivan, President Danny Donohue and Director of Contract Administration Ross Hanna take part in a news conference announcing CSEA's state contract ratification.
A photo of Frank Cosentino, a senior mail and supply clerk for state Liquor Authority, used in the special section of the September 2011 Work Force, Always Remember: A commemorative 10th anniversary retrospective. The horror of witnessing victims leaping from windows brought Consentino into the forefront of safety and health issues affecting working people. He is currently the statewide chair of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Occupational Safety and Health Committee, serves as the Metropolitan Region health and safety chair and also chairs the State Labor/Management Safety and Health Committee.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s LEAD Class of 2011 gathered recently for their graduation in Albany. CSEA's Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) program is an intensive multi-faceted program aimed at enhancing the leadership skills of CSEA leaders and activists. Taught by both union staff and outside experts, this program begins with a general background of the labor movement and labor history, the negotiating process, governmental processes, and other important information about CSEA.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) activists Shana Davis, center, and Abraham Benjamin, right, were recently honored by the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU). Benjamin received an award for his work with the CBTU's Men's Committee, and Davis received the CBTU Woman of Hope Award. At left is CBTU Region 1 Director Terry Melvin, who is also the secretary-treasurer of the New York State AFL-CIO.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Statewide Treasurer Joe McMullen, New York State United Teachers Vice President Maria Neira and CSEA Executive Vice President Mary E. Sullivan, took part in a ceremony at NYSUT (New York State United Teachers) to honor those lost on September 11, 2011. Sullivan spoke at the event in her capacity as Capital District Area Labor Federation president, and reflected on the tragedy and loss of five CSEA members.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members honored workers on Labor Day through parades, picnics and other events across the state. In New York City, CSEA also paid a special tribute to all of those lost on September 11, 2001, as the city's Labor Parade coincided with the eve of the 10th anniversary of the attacks. Southern Region activist Reuben Simmons honors those lost in the 9/11 attacks while marching in the New York City Labor Parade.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members honored workers on Labor Day through parades, picnics and other events across the state. In New York City, CSEA also paid a special tribute to all of those lost on September 11, 2001, as the city's Labor Parade coincided with the eve of the 10th anniversary of the attacks. From left, Long Island Region President Nick LaMorte, Southern Region President Billy Riccaldo, Statewide Secretary Denise Berkley, Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio and Metropolitan Region Executive Vice President Lester Crockett lead the CSEA delegation in the New York City Labor Parade in honor of those lost on 9/11.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members honored workers on Labor Day through parades, picnics and other events across the state. In New York City, CSEA also paid a special tribute to all of those lost on September 11, 2001, as the city's Labor Parade coincided with the eve of the 10th anniversary of the attacks. CSEA Executive Vice President Mary Sullivan, right, who is also president of the Capital District Area Labor Federation, marches in the Capital District Labor Parade.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members honored workers on Labor Day through parades, picnics and other events across the state. In New York City, CSEA also paid a special tribute to all of those lost on September 11, 2001, as the city's Labor Parade coincided with the eve of the 10th anniversary of the attacks. Erie County Local activists, including Local President Joan Bender, second from left, front row, march in the Buffalo Labor Parade.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members honored workers on Labor Day through parades, picnics and other events across the state. In New York City, CSEA also paid a special tribute to all of those lost on September 11, 2001, as the city's Labor Parade coincided with the eve of the 10th anniversary of the attacks. In this photo CSEA members get fired up at the New York City Labor Parade.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members honored workers on Labor Day through parades, picnics and other events across the state. In New York City, CSEA also paid a special tribute to all of those lost on September 11, 2001, as the city's Labor Parade coincided with the eve of the 10th anniversary of the attacks. Capital Region President Kath Garrison, far right, leads the CSEA delegation in the Capital District Labor Parade.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members honored workers on Labor Day through parades, picnics and other events across the state. In New York City, CSEA also paid a special tribute to all of those lost on September 11, 2001, as the city's Labor Parade coincided with the eve of the 10th anniversary of the attacks. Dutchess County Local members make themselves heard at the New York City Labor Parade.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members honored workers on Labor Day through parades, picnics and other events across the state. In New York City, CSEA also paid a special tribute to all of those lost on September 11, 2001, as the city's Labor Parade coincided with the eve of the 10th anniversary of the attacks. CSEA members prepare to march along the parade route in New York City.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members honored workers on Labor Day through parades, picnics and other events across the state. In New York City, CSEA also paid a special tribute to all of those lost on September 11, 2001, as the city's Labor Parade coincided with the eve of the 10th anniversary of the attacks. CSEA President Danny Donohue and Western Region President Flo Tripi attend a news conference before the Rochester Labor Day Parade.
Hundreds of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) officers and activists renewed the union's commitment to lifting all working people, on and off the job, at the 101st Annual Delegates Meeting held in New York City. CSEA Statewide Treasurer Joe McMullen, Southern Region President Billy Riccaldo and Statewide Secretary Denise Berkley, center, rally along with other CSEA officers and delegates at New York City Hall to support District Council 37 members who have been targeted for layoffs.
Hundreds of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) officers and activists renewed the union's commitment to lifting all working people, on and off the job, at the 101st Annual Delegates Meeting held in New York City. From left, outgoing Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio, Central Region President Colleen Wheaton, CSEA Political Action Committee Chair Bill Walsh, state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, state Law Department (Albany) Local President Patty Kaufman, Western Region President Flo Tripi and state Law Department (New York City) activist James Staley pose for a photo.
Hundreds of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) officers and activists renewed the union's commitment to lifting all working people, on and off the job, at the 101st Annual Delegates Meeting held in New York City. Metropolitan Region delegates Yvonne Thomas and David Augustin, both Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC) Local activists, take notes during a workshop.
Hundreds of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) officers and activists renewed the union's commitment to lifting all working people, on and off the job, at the 101st Annual Delegates Meeting held in New York City. CSEA President Danny Donohue opens the 101st Annual Delegates Meeting General Business Session and urges delegates to support the Occupy Wall Street demonstration.
Hundreds of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) officers and activists renewed the union's commitment to lifting all working people, on and off the job, at the 101st Annual Delegates Meeting held in New York City. CSEA Executive Vice President Mary E. Sullivan addresses the delegates, telling them solidarity in the labor movement is more important than ever.
Hundreds of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) officers and activists renewed the union's commitment to lifting all working people, on and off the job, at the 101st Annual Delegates Meeting held in New York City. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli presents outgoing Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio with a proclamation honoring Boncoraglio's union service. From left are CSEA President Danny Donohue, DiNapoli, Southern Region President Billy Riccaldo, Boncoraglio, Western Region President Flo Tripi, Capital Region President Kathy Garrison and Long Island Region President Nick LaMorte.
Hundreds of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) officers and activists renewed the union's commitment to lifting all working people, on and off the job, at the 101st Annual Delegates Meeting held in New York City. CSEA Statewide Secretary Denise Berkley speaks to delegates about the nation's economic disparity and the need for fairer wage treatment of workers.
Hundreds of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) officers and activists renewed the union's commitment to lifting all working people, on and off the job, at the 101st Annual Delegates Meeting held in New York City. Jim Garity, president of AFSCME Wisconsin Council 40, addresses CSEA delegates.
Hundreds of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) officers and activists renewed the union's commitment to lifting all working people, on and off the job, at the 101st Annual Delegates Meeting held in New York City. Delegates attended a massive march on Wall Street, joining the Occupy Wall Street movement. From left are Broome Developmental Center delegates Adam Lichtman, Thomas Reed and Patrick McHugh and Metropolitan Region delegate Eddie Schubert.
Hundreds of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) officers and activists renewed the union's commitment to lifting all working people, on and off the job, at the 101st Annual Delegates Meeting held in New York City. Levittown School District Unit activist Lisa Vanderburg was presented at the Annual Delegates Meeting with the 2011 New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA)/CSEA Excelsior Award. From left are Long Island Region President Nick LaMorte, Vanderburg, Nassau Educational Local President Monica Berkowitz and Levittown School District Unit President Roger Degroff.
Hundreds of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) officers and activists renewed the union's commitment to lifting all working people, on and off the job, at the 101st Annual Delegates Meeting held in New York City. CSEA Statewide Treasurer Joe McMullen urges delegates to lend support to those who were affected by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio, shown in photo at a demonstration in Manhattan, retired after 40 years in the labor movement. A hands-on leader since his days as a mental health therapy aide at South Beach Psychiatric Center, Boncoraglio was always known and feared by management. While the topic of race played a very sensitive and often tense role during his early years as region president, Boncoraglio's fairness and insistence on coalition building helped the region become very important in terms of influence within the union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio, shown in this 1971 photo when he first began working at the South Beach Psychiatric Center, retired after 40 years in the labor movement. A hands-on leader since his days as a mental health therapy aide at South Beach Psychiatric Center, Boncoraglio was always known and feared by management. While the topic of race played a very sensitive and often tense role during his early years as region president, Boncoraglio's fairness and insistence on coalition building helped the region become very important in terms of influence within the union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s Outgoing Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio gets a standing ovation from delegates during the 2011 Annual Delegates Meeting. Boncoraglio retired in 2011 after 40 years in the labor movement.
AFSCME Wisconsin Council 40 President Jim Garity speaks at the Civil Service Employees Association's (CSEA) Annual Delegates Meeting about leading the fight for collective bargaining rights in his state.
Bill Fletcher Jr., a long-time activist, labor organizer and educator has worked with Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) on several projects over the past 15 years and was the keynote speaker at CSEA's Centennial Annual Delegates Meeting in 2010. He has recently released a book titled ''They're bankrupting us!'' And 20 Other Myths About Unions dispelling many myths and misconceptions associated with labor unions.
The Civil Service Employees Association's (CSEA) Executive Vice President Mary Sullivan speaking to a crowd at a solidarity rally for workers' rights at the New York state Capitol building in Albany used to illustrate pull out quotes from a book by Bill Fletcher Jr. titled "They're bankrupting us!" And 20 Other Myths About Unions.
Union supporters at a solidarity rally for workers' rights at the New York state Capitol building in Albany used to illustrate pull out quotes from a book by Bill Fletcher Jr. titled "They're bankrupting us!" And 20 Other Myths About Unions.
Union supporters at a solidarity rally for workers' rights at the New York state Capitol building in Albany used to illustrate pull out quotes from a book by Bill Fletcher Jr. titled "They're bankrupting us!" And 20 Other Myths About Unions.
Rochester State Employees Local activist Kim Whitlock was honored for her attendance and service as a delegate to the Rochester Labor Council at a labor dinner
Schecnectady County Highway workers Len Demers, Ralph Angerami, Tim Deffer, John Roth, Joe Sangiovanni, Chris Smith and Mike France prepare to deliver the gifts to the family.
Office of People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Commissioner Courtney Burke speaks with members of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) OMH/OPWDD Advisory Committee at a meeting in Albany about improving employee morale while the agency proceeds to move work to private agencies and undermine the future for CSEA members and the communities in which they work.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Capital District Developmental Disabilities Services Office (DDSO) Local President Bill Loya at a function concerning CSEA members' need to fight to protect decent paying, middle-class jobs.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Veronica Robinson, a Direct Support Assistant at the Snow Hill IRA in Syracuse helps Gerry, one of the residents at her group home, put together a puzzle.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Services Office (DDSO) Local President and Office of People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Statewide Labor Management Chair Kathy Button speaking on how state policies are hurting the quality of care at OPWDD.
The Civil Service Employees Association's (CSEA) Executive Vice President Mary E. Sullivan speaks during a news conference calling for a reality check on New York state's mental health policies. From left, Public Employees Federation President Susan Kent, Sullivan, CSEA Statewide Treasurer Joseph McMullen, and CSEA Statewide Secretary Denise Berkley.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue, right, and AFSCME International President Lee Saunders, left, during the 2013 AFSCME Lobby Day.
From left, the Civil Service Employees Association's (CSEA) Central Region members Lynne Durant, Diane Billings, and Fred Gerloff lobby Assembly member Addie Russell over issues affecting their region during the 2013 AFSCME Lobby Day.
Orange County Unit Secretary Linda Jansen, center, discusses her concern over state aid cuts with Assemblyman James Skoufis. Jansen is accompanied by actvists from the Newburgh School District Unit.
The Civil Service Employees Association's (CSEA) Statewide Secretary Denise Berkley and Southern Region President Billy Riccaldo answer questions from Hudson Valley Developmental Disabilites Services Office (DDSO) members concerning New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's plans for Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).
Hudson Valley Developmental Disabilities Services Office (DDSO) Local President Basil Townsend hands out member contact information cards to Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Gwendolyn Vassel.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Activist Monica Streets asks a question during the meeting at Hudson Valley Developmental Disabilities Services Office (DDSO) concerning New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's plans for the Office of People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).
North Colonie Central School District custodians Scott Vertefeuille, left, and Mike Hebert stand before an Automated Electronic Defibrillator (AED) device which they recently used to save the life of a man who had a heart attack while playing basketball.
The Civil Service Employees Association's (CSEA) Statewide and Long Island Region PEOPLE Committee Chair Rutha Bush, far left, discusses the PEOPLE program with Southern Region PEOPLE Committee Chair Reuben Simmons, Western Region PEOPLE Committee Chair Maria Johnson and Metropolitan Region PEOPLE Committee Chair Marie Rogers during the AFSCME Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
From left, Civil Service Employee Association's (CSEA) PEOPLE Coordinator Cheryl Palmer, Western Region PEOPLE Committee Chair Maria Johnson, CSEA Statewide and Long Island Region PEOPLE Committee Chair Rutha Bush, CSEA President Danny Donohue, Metropolitan Region PEOPLE Committee Chair Marie Rogers and Southern Region PEOPLE Committee Chair Reuben Simmons at the AFSCME Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
From left, Clarence Central School District bus drivers Patty Reitz, Linda Helmbrecht, Debbie Hoffman, Diana Cooper and Williamsville bus driver Debbie Morley promote the importantance of the service they provide to the community during the annual Polar Plunge in Rochester. The five plunged into icy Lake Ontario along with other Western Region Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members in support of the Special Olympics.
New York State Canal Authority workers are dwarfed by an immense flood gate structure as they lower flood gates at Erie Canal Lock 8 in Rotterdam in 2012. Canal workers were critical in clearing debris and repairing locks and infrastructure following devastating storms in 2012. Now, thanks to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's politically motivated layoffs, there will be fewer workers for this type of work.
The Civil Service Employees Association's (CSEA) Statewide Secretary Denise Berkley speaking to members of CSEA that work in the New York State Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) about New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's state budget.
Metropolitan Developmental Disabilities Services Office (DDSO) Local President and Direct Support Assistant Evans Quarmina speaking about New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's state budget.
Western Region President Flo Tripi makes a point to Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members during the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities' (OPWDD) roadshow regarding New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's state budget.
Central Region President Colleen Wheaton makes a point to Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members during the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities' (OPWDD) roadshow regarding New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's state budget.
Sonya Emery, left, and her husband Rich, are two of the nearly 500 Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Western Region members who pledged last month (April 2013) to fight for middle class jobs for all.