Interview clips from the CSEA 100 Project to commemorate the union's 100th anniversary in 2010. Clips are from interviews with H. Carl McCall, Joseph Persico, Elizabeth Moore, Joe Dolan, Mel Osterman, and Marty Langer.
A picture of Vincent O'Leary, Acting President from 1977?1978 and President from 1978?July 31, 1990 with then Lt. Governor Mario Cuomo (NY) on the occasion of the 1982 commencement, in which Cuomo's daughter participated. During O'Leary's administrations, the institution was named State University of New York at Albany from August 1962?fall 1986 and the University at Albany, SUNY starting in the fall of 1986 and continuing.
University President H. Patrick Swygert, Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings and New York Governor Mario Cuomo sitting a table during President William Clinton's visit to the University at Albany on November 3, 1994. Clinton was the first sitting U. S. President to visit the school.
University President H. Patrick Swygert, Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings and New York Governor Mario Cuomo sitting a table during President William Clinton's visit to the University at Albany on November 3, 1994. Clinton was the first sitting U. S. President to visit the school.
University President H. Patrick Swygert and New York Governor Mario Cuomo sitting a table during President William Clinton's visit to the University at Albany on November 3, 1994. Clinton was the first sitting U. S. President to visit the school.
University President H. Patrick Swygert, Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings and New York Governor Mario Cuomo during President William Clinton's visit to the University at Albany on November 3, 1994. Clinton was the first sitting U. S. President to visit the school.
President William Clinton and New York Governor Mario Cuomo on stage during Clinton's visit to the University at Albany on November 3, 1994. Clinton was the first sitting U. S. President to visit the school.
President William Clinton and New York Governor Mario Cuomo on stage during Clinton's visit to the University at Albany on November 3, 1994. Clinton was the first sitting U. S. President to visit the school.
President William Clinton and New York Governor Mario Cuomo on stage during Clinton's visit to the University at Albany on November 3, 1994. Clinton was the first sitting U. S. President to visit the school.
President William Clinton and New York Governor Mario Cuomo on stage during Clinton's visit to the University at Albany on November 3, 1994. Clinton was the first sitting U. S. President to visit the school.
President William Clinton and New York Governor Mario Cuomo on stage during Clinton's visit to the University at Albany on November 3, 1994. Clinton was the first sitting U. S. President to visit the school.
President William Clinton and New York Governor Mario Cuomo on stage during Clinton's visit to the University at Albany on November 3, 1994. Clinton was the first sitting U. S. President to visit the school.
President William Clinton and New York Governor Mario Cuomo on stage during Clinton's visit to the University at Albany on November 3, 1994. Clinton was the first sitting U. S. President to visit the school.
President William Clinton and New York Governor Mario Cuomo on stage during Clinton's visit to the University at Albany on November 3, 1994. Clinton was the first sitting U. S. President to visit the school.
President William Clinton and New York Governor Mario Cuomo on stage during Clinton's visit to the University at Albany on November 3, 1994. Clinton was the first sitting U. S. President to visit the school.
President William Clinton and New York Governor Mario Cuomo on stage during Clinton's visit to the University at Albany on November 3, 1994. Clinton was the first sitting U. S. President to visit the school.
President William Clinton and New York Governor Mario Cuomo on stage during Clinton's visit to the University at Albany on November 3, 1994. Clinton was the first sitting U. S. President to visit the school.
President William Clinton and New York Governor Mario Cuomo during Clinton's visit to the University at Albany on November 3, 1994. Clinton was the first sitting U. S. President to visit the school.
University President H. Patrick Swygert, Albany Mayor Jerry Jenning and New York Governor Mario Cuomo sitting at a table with others during President William Clinton's visit to the University at Albany on November 3, 1994. Clinton was the first sitting U. S. President to visit the school.
Matilda Cuomo holds up a copy of The Daily News with the front page headline: "CUOMO PULLS AN UPSET," after her husband Mario defeated New York City Mayor Ed Koch in the 1982 Democratic Primary for Governor.
An unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) retiree member participating in a rally in Albany, New York. The retirees brought their message, part of the CSEA battle for annual cost-of-living increases for public employee retirees, to the Capitol and the Legislative Office building: Governor Mario Cuomo said on April 24th 1991 his sympathies are not with retirees: "It's our money." The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
An unidentified Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) retiree member participating in a rally in Albany, New York. The retirees brought their message, part of the CSEA battle for annual cost-of-living increases for public employee retirees, to the Capitol and the Legislative Office building: "No COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) in '94, no Cuomo (Governor of New York State) in '95." The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Governor Mario Cuomo prepares to sign the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) contracts with New York State. At the table are, from left, Governor's Office of Employee Relations Director Liz Moore, CSEA/AFSCME negotiator Ernie Rewelinski (standing), and CSEA President William L. McGowan. Cuomo and Rewelinski are shaking hands.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President William L. McGowan (1977-88) shares a light moment with Lt. Governor Mario Cuomo, left and Senate Majority Leader Warren Anderson, right, at a 1982 Public Employee Conference breakfast.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President William L. McGowan (1977-88), fourth from left, at a Public Employee Conference breakfast in 1982. Also in photo are Governor Hugh Carey, speaking, Lt. Governor Mario Cuomo, to McGowan's right, and Senate Majority Leader Warren Anderson to McGowan's left.
This Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) cartoon, by CSEA graphic artist Ralph Distin, called Governor Mario Cuomo's proposed 1990 State budget (which proposed layoffs and delaying salary payments) a pie in the face to state workers in New York.
Then Lieutenant Governor Mario Cuomo speaking at the Capital Region Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) meeting in Lake Luzerne. Also shown are, from left, CSEA Department of Transportation Local President and Board of Directors Representative Joan Tobin, Statewide Secretary Irene Carr, then Pennsylvania AFSCME leader (present (2005) AFSCME President) Gerald McEntee, CSEA Capital Region President Joseph E. McDermott, and CSEA President William L. McGowan.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center Local President Bud Mulchy, right, hands NY Governor Mario Cuomo a copy of a CSEA whitepaper report "No Compassion, No Care: Abandoning the Mentally Ill" at a demonstration at the SUNY Institute of Technology in Marcy, NY.
Governor Mario Cuomo accepting the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s endorsement for reelection. From left to right are CSEA Federal Issues Coordinator Joe Conway, CSEA President William L. McGowan, Cuomo, and Executive Vice President Joseph E. McDermott.
New York Governor Mario Cuomo is applauded at a New York State Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) /AFL-CIO meeting. AFL-CIO President Ed Cleary is at Cuomo's right.
New York Governor Mario Cuomo meets with Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) officers shortly after taking office. From left are: Cuomo, CSEA Executive Vice President Danny Donohue, CSEA Western Region President Bob Lattimer, CSEA Statewide Secretary Irene Carr and CSEA President Joseph McDermott.
New York Governor Mario Cuomo speaks at a Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Board of Directors meeting at the Albany Hilton hotel in 1982. To his right are CSEA President William L. McGowan and Statewide Secretary Irene Carr. To his left are CSEA Treasurer Barbara Fauser, CSEA Federal Issues Coordinator Joe Conway and CSEA Executive Vice President Joseph McDermott.
Gubernatorial candidate Mario Cuomo, front, second from right, campaigns for votes on Long Island with then Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Long Island Region President Danny Donohue, front, second from left.
New York Governor Mario Cuomo speaks at a Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Board of Directors meeting at the Albany Hilton Hotel in 1982. To his right are CSEA President William L. McGowan and Statewide Secretary Irene Carr.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) New York City State Employees Local President George Calomeno and other New York City members in the Labor Day parade carrying signs supporting Mario Cuomo during his campaign for governor of New York.
New York Governor Mario Cuomo speaking at an American Federation of Labor/Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) convention in which numerous United University Professions (UUP) members attended.
New York Governor Mario Cuomo speaking at an American Federation of Labor/Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) convention in which numerous United University Professions (UUP) members attended.
New York Governor Mario Cuomo surrounded by unidentified United University Professions (UUP) members attending an American Federation of Labor/Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) convention.
New York Governor Mario Cuomo speaking at an American Federation of Labor/Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) convention in which numerous United University Professions (UUP) members attended.
New York Governor Mario Cuomo speaking at an American Federation of Labor/Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) convention which included numerous United University Professions (UUP) members.
New York State Governor Mario Cuomo speaking at what appears to be a press conference. This image is associated with United University Professions (UUP).
New York State Governor Mario Cuomo speaking at what appears to be a press conference. This image is associated with United University Professions (UUP).
New York State Governor Mario Cuomo speaking at what appears to be a press conference. This image is associated with United University Professions (UUP).
New York State Governor Mario Cuomo and unidentified people attending what appears to be a press conference. This image is associated with United University Professions (UUP).
New York State Governor Mario Cuomo and unidentified people attending what appears to be a press conference. This image is associated with United University Professions (UUP).
New York State Governor Mario Cuomo and unidentified people attending what appears to be a press conference. This image is associated with United University Professions (UUP).