An innovative Labor-management expedited resolution process at Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Services Office was recognized as one of New York Governor George E. Pataki's 2005 Workforce champions. The process was started in 2001 with an eye toward streamlining the settlement of disciplinary cases. Since the inception, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) has estimated its savings at over $150,000. The facility has also saved a similar amount. In this photo Finger Lakes DDSO CSEA officers speak with CSEA President Danny Donohue and New York State office of mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Thomas Maul. From left, Ed Figueroa, Donohue, Steve Hurley, Maul, Doug Drake, Kathy Button and Daniel Stone.
Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Thomas Maul answers questions put forward by unidentified Civil Services Employees Association (CSEA) members at a OMRDD Labor-Management Summit. Maul also discussed the current state of OMRDD's functions during the meeting.