Cover of the December, 2009, Work Force. Workers from the St. Lawrence County Local demonstrate for a fair contract as local budget pressures mount across the state.
Former Governor George Pataki recorded a video interview for the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) 100 History Project. Pataki shared his perspective on his relationship with CSEA throughout his time in office. For more than 10 years CSEA conducted interviews with key individuals who played a role in CSEA's history to be archived at the University at Albany's Grenander Special Collections. The interviews were also used as part of the CSEA history book and video documentary for the union's 100th anniversary in 2010.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members pass out information to the public attending the parade at the Otsego County Faiir in 2008 to gain public support during their contract struggle.
Capital District Psychiatric Center Local Vice President Dwayne Parsons, left, congratulates Carl Shank who was honored for his dedication, hard work and longevity. At the time of this photograph, Shank was 85 years old and still working with no plans to retire.
South Glens Falls School District Unit President Don Ostrander and his new Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) tatoo (between his thumb and index finger).
Liverpool Library workers listen to the presentations about the library's new workplace violence prevention program. Part of New York's workplace violence prevention legislation in 2006, which Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) led the way to passing, requires employers to work with labor to ensure an effective workplace violence prevention program is in place. Liverpool Library has proved to be an example of how public employers can help reduce the risk of violence for workers and the public.