Unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members from the Southern, Metropolitan, and Long Island regions of New York State marching in the New York City Labor Day Parade, led by Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio, left. CSEA members in all regions took part in Labor Day parades and events across the state. The strong showing of solidarity sends a resounding message that CSEA is is prepared to fight to protect its 96-year labor legacy.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio leading marchers at a labor rally in New York City. Around New York State, CSEA members take part annually in labor events and parades around Labor Day weekend. In 2004 the rights of working people were under attack. Under the Bush administration Americans saw the loss of 1.7 million jobs, erosion of health insurance coverage along with higher prices, gutting of workers safety and health protections and a National Labor Relations Board hell-bent on benefiting employers at the expense of workers.
Presidential candidate Bill Clinton shaking hands with Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio at the 1992 New York State Civil Service employees Association (CSEA) Annual Delegates Meeting held in New York City. Clinton was a guest speaker at the event. Behind Clinton is CSEA President Joseph E. McDermott.
Presidential Candidate Bill Clinton, a guest speaker at the 1992 New York State Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Annual Delegates Meeting held in New York City, shaking hands with an unidentified delegate. AFSCME President Gerald McEntee is pictured on the left; Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio is on the right. Behind Clinton is CSEA President Joseph E. McDermott.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members of the New York State Taxation and Finance Department Hispanic Heritage Committee during the 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month event held at the Department. CSEA member Rebecca Garcia, host and an event coordinator, holds a stand with mini flags representing the many nations of Latin America. The event is one of many cultural events held throughout the year in the Metropolitan Region celebrating CSEA's diversity. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Metropolitan Region Director and Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Long Island, New York, Chapter Trustee Alan Jennings, CBTU Long Island Chapter President Rudy Bruce, CSEA Metropolitan Region President George Boncoraglio, Hempstead Council member Dorothy Goosby and CEO of the Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County John Kearse. Boncoraglio was given CBTU Long Island's Leadership Award for his tireless pursuit of equality and diversity for all working people. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Metropolitan members, from left, Roy Lester, Jacqueline Stanford, Angelina Hodges, Clarissa Mitchell and New York State Insurance Fund Local President Lester Crockett holding an exhibit of illustrious African Americans during a recent program to celebrate African American History Month. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) activists from the Metropolitan and Long Island regions attending the 2005 Political Action Liaison (PAL) training held in Port Jefferson, New York. Willie Gwynn (in foreground), 2nd vice president of the Long Island Developmental Center Local, studies the issues critical to CSEA members. Next to him are a liaison from the Metropolitan Region and Long Island Region President Nick LaMorte, third from right. Federal PALs are activist members of CSEA who have undertaken a critical mission: To carefully track the political and voting activity of their congressional representatives and senators; to communicate and lobby on behalf of union members to federal lawmakers; and to hold the lawmakers' feet to the fire when they are faced with votes of particular interest to CSEA members. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members and activists from the Metropolitan and Long Island regions attending the 2005 Political Action Liaison (PAL) training. The workshop, led by CSEA Director of Political Operations Adam Acquario, was part of an intensive two-day training session in Port Jefferson, New York. During training, CSEA's PALs arm themselves with the facts they will need to lobby lawmakers most effectively regarding where they stand on the issues of members' jobs, contracts, benefits, pay and quality of life.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members joining their co-workers at the Bernard Fineson Developmental Disabilities Services Office in Queens, New York to honor Veteran's Day. Members who have served in the military received a certificate of appreciation and were treated to a breakfast reception. From left, Metropolitan Region Labor Relations Specialist Barbara Moore, Charles Eato, Bernard M. Fineson, Director Frank Parisi, Creedmoor Psychiatric Center Local Acting President Carlota Williams, Metro Region President George Boncoraglio, Alva Heron, Michael Wilson, Ali Syeed, Creedmoor Local Treasurer Leila Hoskins, (kneeling) Alfred Braxton. The empty chair represented Armando Cruz, currently serving in Iraq. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.