Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) activist Cliff Seguin could lose his job at Camp McGregor in Saratoga County, NY, under Gov. Eliot Spitzer's proposal to close several Corrections and Office of Children and Family Services facilities across the state. Seguin, the founder of "Operation Adopt a Soldier," a volunteer organization that has sent thousands of care packages to troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, says Operation Adopt a Soldier would be forced to close if Camp McGregor closes. The organization, which is spearheaded by CSEA staff at the facility, also helps families of soldiers, holds rallies and welcomes soldiers returning home. Seguin began "Operation Adopt a Soldier" in 2003.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s Sullivan County Jail Unit President Robert Brewster, left, presents Cpl. Janet Calengelo a plaque honoring her as the CSEA Sullivan County Jail Officer of the Year. Jail Administrator Col. Hal Smith looks on. Calangelo, a correction officer since 1999, was chosen as the first Officer of the Year for her willingness to go above and beyond on the job and for performing immaculately every duty she is assigned.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue, left, joins CCPT-NY organizers in cheering results of a State Employment Relations Board election allowing 17,000 child care providers to join CSEA. An overwhelming majority ? 96 percent ? of the providers voted in favor of joining CSEA. This brings the total of unionized childcare providers represented by CSEA in New York to 25,000, the other 8,000 belonging to Voice of Independent Childcare Educators (VOICE/CSEA). CCPT-NY now has the right to negotiate with the state.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Basil Townsend of the Hudson Valley DDSO (Developmental Disabilities Services Office) Local is PEOPLE (Public Employees Organized to Promote Legislative Equality) Recruiter for the month of November. He recruited 38 new PEOPLE members at the MVP level. CSEA's PEOPLE program protects and improves our jobs, benefits and pensions in Washington, Albany and in your community.
Across New York, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members are reaching out to their communities to help make the holidays brighter for New Yorkers who are facing tough times. CSEA members Cheryl Bingley, left, and Audrey Villanueva of the Orange County Information Services Department prepare to transport donations for the family they adopted through the Orange County Youth Bureau. Theirs were one of a number of county departments adopting families through the Youth Bureau this year, purchasing holiday gifts, food and gift cards for families in need.
Across New York, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members are reaching out to their communities to help make the holidays brighter for New Yorkers who are facing tough times. CSEA members in the CSEA Oyster Bay Local recently made the holiday season happier for disadvantaged children in their communities. Chris Dane, Tim Brown and Jim Ort donated their time to the cause, along with several other local members.
The Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) reminding members to attend the March For Main Street rally at the Capitol in Albany, NY, on January 7, 2009, the date Gov. Paterson gives his State of the State address. The rally is a response by CSEA and other New York state labor unions to the governor's budget which puts jobs and services across the state at serious risk.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Capital Region President Kathy Garrison, right, and CSEA Organizing Department staff person Lisa Horton pose with Obama signs in front of infamous McCain supporter 'Joe The Plumber's' house in Toledo, Ohio, November 3. Garrison and Horton were part of the large AFSCME contingent that successfully got out the vote, delivering Ohio's electoral votes to Obama.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) activists from eastern Long Island spoke out against Town Supervisor Phil Cardinale's posposed 2009 budget, particularly his plan to eliminate funding for public safety dispatchers in the town's Police Department. Riverhead Unit President Matt Hattorff addresses the town board in opposition to the supervisor's plan to eliminate positions.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) activists from eastern Long Island spoke out against Town Supervisor Phil Cardinale's posposed 2009 budget, particularly his plan to eliminate funding for public safety dispatchers in the town's Police Department. Riverhead Public Safety Dispatcher Melissa Breitenback, with her daughter, addresses the town board in opposition to the supervisor's plan to eliminate her position.