Thousands protest county executive's anti-American agenda in Nassau County. More than 5,000 demonstrators from dozens of unions across the state came together on October 17 to fight against the anti-American and anti-union agenda of Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano. Speakers who addressed the crowd included Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue, Executive Vice President Mary E. Sullivan, Secretary Denise Berkley, Treasurer Joe McMullen, Long Island Region President Nick LaMorte, Capital Region President Kathy Garrison and Nassau County Local 830 President Jerry Laricchiuta.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members honored workers on Labor Day through parades, picnics and other events across the state. In New York City, CSEA also paid a special tribute to all of those lost on September 11, 2001, as the city's Labor Parade coincided with the eve of the 10th anniversary of the attacks. CSEA President Danny Donohue and Western Region President Flo Tripi attend a news conference before the Rochester Labor Day Parade.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members honored workers on Labor Day through parades, picnics and other events across the state. In New York City, CSEA also paid a special tribute to all of those lost on September 11, 2001, as the city's Labor Parade coincided with the eve of the 10th anniversary of the attacks. CSEA activists, including Western Region President Flo Tripi, Monroe County Local President Bess Watts, CSEA President Danny Donohue, Western Region activists Debi Sherk and Sally MacDougal lead CSEA's delegation during the Rochester Labor Day Parade.
Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee left their marks on New York, and Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members were out in force aiding in the storm recovery, showing the value of public workers across the state. Montgomery County Augo Mechanic Technician Rick Dingman, left, speaks with CSEA President Danny Donohue about the cleanup efforts of county Department of Public Works employees following the damage caused by Hurricane Irene.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA -represented state Executive Branch employees ratified a contract with New York state that keeps people working and protects rights and benefits. From left, CSEA Statewide Treasurer Joe McMullen, Statewide Secretary Denise Berkley, Executive Vice President Mary E. Sullivan, President Danny Donohue and Director of Contract Administration Ross Hanna take part in a news conference announcing CSEA's state contract ratification.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Southern Region President Billy Riccaldo and CSEA President Danny Donohue lead a demonstration for mental health services in the Hudson Valley. Governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to close Hudson River Psychiatric Center means vulnerable mid-Hudson Valley residents in need of mental health treatment will slip through the cracks, Donohue told CSEA, PEF and community members at a demonstration.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue presents the Local Government Mission Achievement Award to Joanne LeClair, the Herkimer County Unit president at the Spring Workshop. CSEA members from across the state met at the union's annual Spring Workshop to unite, build and mobilize New York's Leading Union. Activists in attendance learned about the fight ahead to protect the Triborough Amendment and to tell the governor no tax breaks for his rich millionaire friends. CSEA awards its annual Mission Achievement Awards at the workshop to activists who exemplify the union's mission.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue presents the State Employee Mission Achievement Award to CSEA activist Bob Bostwick, a janitor at the State University of New York at Buffalo, at the Spring Workshop. CSEA members from across the state met at the union's annual Spring Workshop to unite, build and mobilize New York's Leading Union. Activists in attendance learned about the fight ahead to protect the Triborough Amendment and to tell the governor no tax breaks for his rich millionaire friends. CSEA awards its annual Mission Achievement Awards at the workshop to activists who exemplify the union's mission.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Central Region President Colleen Wheaton, Special Olympics New York CEO Neal Johnson and CSEA President Danny Donohue pose with the Polar Cap Award at CSEA's annual Spring Workshop. The Central Region earned the award for the second straight year by raising the most money for the Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics. CSEA members from across the state met at the union's annual Spring Workshop to unite, build and mobilize New York's Leading Union. Activists in attendance learned about the fight ahead to protect the Triborough Amendment and to tell the governor no tax breaks for his rich millionaire friends. In addition to the plenary and mobilization sessions, workshops focused on state government negotiations, on CSEA's "Don't Zone Out" campaign, Working People's History, the CSEA Next Wave movement, and "Uniting for Today, Building for Tomorrow."
VOICE/Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) moves into next chapter: More than 200 VOICE/CSEA representatives from across New York State met in Albany where they reminisced and celebrated, retracing Local 100A's roots. They met with public officials and CSEA leaders and ratified an Action Plan moving Local 100A into 2012 with ambitious goals. In this photo, from left, CSEA Secretary Denise Berkley, Treasurer Joe McMullen, Executive Vice President Mary Sullivan, state Sen. Diane Savino and CSEA President Danny Donohue take part in the VOICE in our Capital conference.