Nancy Hoffman, hired as the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s general counsel in 1988, retired in December 2011. Hoffman became the driving force in the legal department's development, leading it from a handful of lawyers, limited resources and no history of accomplishment to one of the most respected and effective operations in organized labor. In this photograph, Nancy Hoffman works at her desk in CSEA Headquarters.
Brian Hassett, center, from the United Way of the Greater Capital Region, accepts a donation of $8,000 from Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Statewide Treasurer Joe McMullen, right, and CSEA Capital Region 1st Vice President Mike Gifford on behalf of CSEA for flood relief in Schenectady and Schoharie counties.
Dozens of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members from the Southern Region, including Southern Region President Billy Riccaldo, front row, left, joined CSEA members from across the state in for the One Nation Working Together march in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko addresses Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) federal Political Action Liaisons (PALs) about the importance of staying on top of elected officials in Washington.
New Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members Jim Rogers and Michelle Johnson of the College Association Inc. of SUNY Canton Local tally the votes ratifying their first contract.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) delegates join thousands of others for a rally on the historic Boston Common in support of Massachusetts AFSCME members who are facing severe cuts in support to state and local services throughout the state. From left are Fred Gerloff, Linda Steifel, Jeff Colburn, Tammy Witteman, Shane Barber and David Lee.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue addressed the AFSCME convention on the need for moving forward in solidarity to better represent the needs of working people. Donohue is joined from left by Long Island President Nick LaMorte, CSEA Statewide Secretary Denise Berkley, Executive Vice President Mary Sullivan, Southern Region President Billy Riccaldo, CSEA Statewide Treasurer Joe McMullen and Capital Region President Kathy Garrison (partially obscured), and Central Region President Colleen Wheaton.
Retiring AFSCME International Secretary-Treasurer Bill Lucy received a warm farewell from delegates attending the 39th International Convention in Boston, MA. Lucy, seated, surrounded by Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) delegates, has served in the post since 1972. He has been a leading voice for worker rights and social justice throughout the world.
?An enthusiastic group of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) delegates make their point during proceedings at AFSCME's 39th international Convention in Boston, MA. CSEA voices were among those heard loud and clear over the need for a more effective and responsive AFSCME.