Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Wayne County, New York Unit Vice President Linda Pearce at a recent contract rally. CSEA members are objecting to a move by the Wayne County Board of Supervisors in hiring an outside negotiator, which union officials said is a waste of taxpayer money. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
The Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s special train-the-trainer session held recently focused on an often overlooked but critical job at road construction sites, the workers who direct traffic, or "flaggers." Road work zones are typically one of the most dangerous to work in, and flagging or directing traffic is one of the most dangerous jobs because it puts the worker on the front line of traffic flow. National statistics show that each year more than 100 workers are killed and more than 20,000 are injured in road construction sites. Randy Boylan, left, and Robert Wilson, both state Department of Transportation workers, demonstrate flagging procedures during a training sessin at CSEA's Rochester satellite office. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Madison County, New York Unit member Karen Bright, who is employed at the county's Department of Social Services, volunteers for phone banks. Months of hard work by CSEA activists and staff produced Election Day success for most CSEA-supported candidates across the state. All of the union's statewide candidates, including Governor-elect Eliot Spitzer and United States Senator Hillary Clinton, scored impressive victories.
In celebration of Veteran's Day 2006, the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Seneca County, New York Local honored three Seneca County employees, all World War II Veterans, with a luncheon, CSEA Veterans Hats, and framed certificates. From left are Seneca County Local Veterans Committee Chair Mike Lambert, Veterans Gene Swinehart (Army), Francis Hurd (Army) and Jim Crothers Jr. (Navy), and Local President Carmina Russo.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)-endorsed Representative-elect John Hall shakes hands with CSEA President Danny Donohue. Hall, a well-known activist and former leader of the musical group Orleans, was an upset winner in the 19th Congressional District in a race that garnered national attention. Months of hard work by CSEA activists produced Election Day success for most CSEA-supported candidates across the state. All of the union's statewide candidates, including Governor-elect Eliot Spitzer and United States Senator Hillary Clinton, scored impressive victories.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Ed Dry of Cattaraugus County, New York one of many Department of Transportation workers who helped clear streets following an October storm. Officials have said the wood chips from the storm would cover 25 acres and the tree limbs picked up and hauled away would fll a professional football statium. CSEA members answered the call in four Western New York counties when a freak October storm that dumped nearly two feet of snow on the area ripped down trees and knocked out power to almost 400,000 households.
Civil Services Employees Association (CSEA) members, Putnam County child support specialists, Sue Watkins, Dawn Alterman, and Michelle Aaronson pose for a photograph. The three CSEA members are dedicated to helping Putnam County families secure the financial support needed to raise children.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members employed by the Yonkers Public Schools demonstrated before a school board of Trustees meeting. More than 700 members of the CSEA Yonkers Public Schools Non-Teaching Unit demonstrated outside of Saunders Technical and Trades High School before the meeting then filed into the auditorium where Unit President Bobbie DiBattista addressed the board members.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Schenectady Family Health Services Local President Garnett Franklin checks Licensed Practical Nurce Vanessa Gilmore's blood pressure.
Schenectady Family Health Services Facility Enroller and Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Ruthy Rivera, works with a patient to figure out her best possible health coverage options. Rivera helps patients with little or no health coverage enroll in programs such as Family Health Plus and Child Health Plus.