From left to right, New York State Assemblyman Paul Tonko, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue, New York State Senator George Maziarz, and Special Olympics New York President Neal J. Johnson at the 2006 Special Olympics New York Salute to Labor event honoring Donohue for his continued efforts in an ongoing fight for fairness and respect of all individuals, including those with intellectual disabilities. CSEA has been a longtime supporter of Special Olympics and more than 16,000 CSEA members work with developmentally challenged individuals every day.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member Sandy Wagner rests with her Yellow Labrador Retriever, Alex, whom she trains for the Guide Dog Foundation. Wagner, a State Park Police Communications Technician, takes her time to raise and train dogs to be guides for people with visual impairments.
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 Art Gerhardt, operating a paver, and Mike Flaherty, standing, work with a crew to pave a road in North Hempstead, NY.
An innovative Labor-management expedited resolution process at Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Services Office was recognized as one of New York Governor George E. Pataki's 2005 Workforce champions. The process was started in 2001 with an eye toward streamlining the settlement of disciplinary cases. Since the inception, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) has estimated its savings at over $150,000. The facility has also saved a similar amount. In this photo Finger Lakes DDSO CSEA officers speak with CSEA President Danny Donohue and New York State office of mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Thomas Maul. From left, Ed Figueroa, Donohue, Steve Hurley, Maul, Doug Drake, Kathy Button and Daniel Stone.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member and certified nusing assistant, Venus McSpirit, helps fix a necklace for Golden Hill Health Care Center resident, Katherine Myers. McSpirit has worked at the Golden Hill Health Care Center for 22 years. Golden Hill Health Care Center is the Ulser County nursing facility located in Kingston, NY.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s first graduating LEAD class. LEAD is CSEA's Leadership Education and Development Program. Thirty-two CSEA activists from across the state completed the first-ever CSEA LEAD program, an intensive, 18-month program to help emerging union activists gain the skills and knowledge necessary to better address the challenges facing the union at every level.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Village of Suffern employee Scott Brown hands a flier to a Suffern Day attendee. CSEA members and village workers attended the second annual Suffern Day festival this fall, armed with fliers informing the public about the Village of Suffern mayor's anti-union efforts. The mayor lost in the 2005 elections. Village workers looking to organize under CSEA worked to oust Mayor James Giannettino from office after the mayor repeatedly rebuffed their union-forming efforts.
This Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) cartoon, urging people to get out and vote on November 8, 2005. It sends a message to CSEA members to vote for CSEA-endorsed candidates and to vote yes on Proposition 1.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Stockbridge Valley School District Bus Driver Fred Marshall reflects on the incident that killed one of his riders. Marshall was involved in an incident in May 2004 where an 8 year old child was killed stepping off of a bus that he was driving. After the incident, Marshall became an advocate for school bus safety.