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).
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.
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.
Leaders of New York State's Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and Lifespire, a not-for-profit provider of services to people with developmental disabilities, recently met to strengthen labor-management relations and plan strategies to improve quality of care in their operations. Last year, 1,200 Lifespire employees formed a union with CSEA and were recognized by management. Their first contract is in the works. From left are Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio, New York AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes, CSEA President Danny Donohue, Lifespire Inc. President Mark Van Voorst, Lifespire Executive Vice President Tom McAlvanah and Lifespire Vice President for Human Resources Cassandra Dancy-Potts.
New York State candidate for governor Eliot Spitzer addressing the members attending the 2006 Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Annual Delegates Meeting. He said that if elected, he would work to create a partnership with CSEA to help bring union members fairness and respect on the job. CSEA has endorsed Spitzer in his bid for governor. 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.
New York State candidate for governor Eliot Spitzer greeting Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Long Island Region activist Laura Gallagher at the 96th Annual Delegates Meeting. More than a thousand CSEA members attending the union's 96th Annual Delegates Meeting laid the groundwork to further the CSEA's mission of being New York's leading union.
The Metropolitan Regions Host Committee went above and beyond the call of duty in making sure Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) delegates enjoyed their stay during the 2006 Annual Delegates Meeting held in New York City. Here, the Host Committee poses for a picture with gubernatorial candidate Eliot Spitzer. Standing from left, Zachary Gene Holland, Richard Beckett, Delphine Moultrie, Adriane Hudson, Jacqueline Stanford, Spitzer, Jose Aravena, Frank Consentino and Linda Williams. Seated from left, Marie Rogers Granger, Mary Harmon, Janet Ventrano Torres and Gail Eliot. 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 union's 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.
Members of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Brooklyn, NY Developmental Center Local Frederick Judd and Carl Smith joining television actors Tichina Arnold and Terry Crews from the hit show "Everybody Hates Chris" during a segment of the CBS'"Early Show." CSEA members attending the CSEA's 96th Annual Delegates Meeting were invited to take part in a live broadcast of The Early Show. 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.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Western Region President Flo Tripi, Western Region Delegate Michael Flaherty, and CSEA President Danny Donohue celebrate the Western Region's win of the PEOPLE Cup and Flaherty's win of the PEOPLE Recruiter of the Year. The awards were handed out at CSEA's 95th Annual Delegates Meeting held in Buffalo, NY.
New York State Senator Dale Volker speaks to Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) delegates at the 95th Annual Delegates Meeting held in Buffalo, NY.
AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Bill Lucy welcomes new delegates to the 95th Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Annual Delegates Meeting held in Buffalo, NY.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Treasurer Maureen Malone, AFSCME President Gerald McEntee, and CSEA President Danny Donohue hold up a check presented by CSEA to the AFSCME Fallen Heroe Fund. CSEA donated a total of $25,795 to the Fallen Heroes Fund, which aids victims of the 2005 Gulf Coast disasters. The check was presented to AFSCME at CSEA's 95th Annual delegates Meeting.
Unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) delegates vote on an amendment to the union's constitution and by-laws at the 95th Annual Delegates Meeting held in Buffalo, NY.
AFSCME President Gerald McEntee speaks to Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) delegates at the 95th Annual Delegates Meeting held in Buffalo, NY. In McEntee's speech to the delegates, he stressed the importance of representation, organization, and political action.
New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi makes a hand gesture to unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) delegates at the 95th Annual Delegates Meeting held in Buffalo, NY. Hevesi spoke on the issue of fiscal responsibility at the state and local level.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Delegate Chuck Persons speaks during the general session at the 95th Annual Delegates Meeting held in Buffalo, NY. Persons is wearing a vest that displays his collection of Anuual Delegate Meeting pins from the past.
President Jimmy Carter addresses delegates to the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s 1980 Annual Delegates Meeting in Niagara Falls, NY. Seated behind Carter are U.S. Rep. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, CSEA Executive Vice President Tom McDonough, AFSCME President Jerry Wurf and CSEA President Bill McGowan.
President Jimmy Carter laughs at a comment by Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Bill McGowan, at podium, at CSEA's 1980 Annual Delegates Meeting in Niagara Falls, NY. From left are CSEA Executive Vice President Tom McDonough, Carter, U.S. Rep. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, unidentified Secret Service agent and McGowan.