Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) SUNY Upstate Medical University workers and Van Duyn workers rallied outside Upstate University Hospital to support protesters walking from Buffalo to Albany, NY, to oppose the cuts and privatization of facilities proposed by the Berger Commission. SUNY Upstate Medical University Local member Doreen Jacobs was one of many who participated in the rally.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s Cindy O'Bara, shown here at her office, has been recognized for her efforts in organizing "Law Day" in the state's 8th Judicial District in Buffalo, NY. The annual event gives the public, particularly students, the opportunity to learn how the courts work. For her efforts, O'Bara recently received the "Outstanding Educational Efforts Award" from the state Unified Court System.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members across the state marched in several 2008 Labor Day-related events. Union members and their families and friends marched for change this year, getting out the word to support Senator Barack Obama for president. Erie County Local 815 Section President Gary Ghosen with his grandson enjoy marching in the Buffalo, NY, parade.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members across the state marched in several 2008 Labor Day-related events. Union members and their families and friends marched for change this year, getting out the word to support Senator Barack Obama for president. Union activists marching in the Buffalo, NY, parade.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members across the state marched in several 2008 Labor Day-related events. Union members and their families and friends marched for change this year, getting out the word to support Senator Barack Obama for president. Union activist marching in the Buffalo, NY, parade wearing a sign to show why unions matter to working people.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members, Stephanie Y. Green and LaDonna Swain prepare lunch in the Erie County Medical Center cafeteria. The two are members of the Morrison private sector food service local at the hospital in Buffalo, NY. CSEA's Erie County Local is leading mobilization efforts to keep Buffalo's Erie County Medical Center public. Members of CSEA and two other unions at the hospital collected more than 2,000 postcards to be mailed to Western New York state legislators. The postcards call on state lawmakers to protect the public hospital, which the Erie County Executive wants privatized.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s St. Mary's School for the Deaf Local members Edmond Boctor, left, and Karen Gambino joined with students, teachers, parents and alumni in a demonstration outside St. Mary's School for the Deaf in Buffalo, NY, for greater access to the school board and input into its decisions and policies.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, James Cardinale acted on instinct when he chased after an escapee he saw fleeing the Family Court Building. The New York State Court officer in CSEA Region 6 Judiciary Local was honored with awards from the Erie County Deputy Sheriff's Badge & Shield Club, an organization encompassing several area law enforcement organizations, for capturing the escapee.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Licensed Practical Nurse Vannessa Hill reviews medication records in the skilled nursing facility within Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY. CSEA's Erie County Local is leading mobilization efforts to keep Buffalo's Erie County Medical Center public. Members of CSEA and two other unions at the hospital collected more than 2,000 postcards to be mailed to Western New York state legislators. The postcards call on state lawmakers to protect the public hospital, which the Erie County Executive wants privatized.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Radiologic Technician Bob Foley positions a patient's leg before taking an X-ray at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY. CSEA's Erie County Local is leading mobilization efforts to keep Buffalo's Erie County Medical Center public. Members of CSEA and two other unions at the hospital collected more than 2,000 postcards to be mailed to Western New York state legislators. The postcards call on state lawmakers to protect the public hospital, which the Erie County Executive wants privatized.