Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Long Island Region President Nick LaMorte posing with CSEA member Larry D'Angelis who received the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award at the eighth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Ceremonial Brunch held on Long Island, New York. LaMorte remarked that CSEA stays strong because its diversity is the foundation of its strength and that CSEA will continue to strive to make the dream that Reverend King envisioned a reality for each and every member of the CSEA family. Hundreds of union members and community supporters turned out for the Nassau County event, which was among several held statewide to honor the memory of the slain civil rights leader and to commemorate Black History Month. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Long Island Region President Nick LaMorte was interviewed for the Leading Edge Meet your leaders series. The photo of LaMorte was taken as he spoke during the 2008 CSEA Annual Delegates Meeting held in Washington, D.C.
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. Long Island Region President Nick LaMorte with region activists at the New York City parade.
Across New York state, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) members are showing up wherever the Governor appears to protest and confront him about his threat to lay off 8,700 state employees. Union members are also holding rallies and demonstrations in front of the offices of legislative leaders who are backing the governor's plan. SUNY Stony Brook Local 614 President Carlos Speight addresses members at the Long Island rally. Behind Speight is Long Island Region President Nick LaMorte.