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SECTOR
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Employees Association, Inc., Local 1000,
143 Washington Avenue,
12210
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Albany, New York,
AARON SHEPARD
ROGER A. COLE
KATHLEEN DALY
THE PUBLIC SECTOR
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one-day workshop on
Stress
Management
for LPNs
Program sponsored by
‘The Governor's Office of Employee Relations
Elizabeth D. Moore, Director
Civil Employees Assoc
William L, McGowan, Pres
and
Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy
University at Albany, State University of New York
A ES ARTERIES TA
Licensed Practical Nurses work in a stress-related environ
ment. Left unchecked, stress can lead to ineffectiveness on
the job and affect personal lives as well. In some cases it
can even lead to physical illness, There are ways to combat
it however
s and the Civil
series of
The Governor's Office of Employee Relati
Service Employees Association are sponsoring
one-day workshops on “Stress Management” exclusively for
LPNs throughout the State
The workshops will provide information on the sources of
stress and methods for reducing it in the nursing en-
vironment
This program is being coordinated through the Rockefeller
College of Public Affairs and Policy and will be conducted
illege and university faculty from Adelphi, Molloy,
ze, and several SUNY schools.
Russell §
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THE PUBLIC SECTOR
3
(1988
- Convention @
June 19-24
Los Angeles
AFSCME delegates elected
The 215 CSEA delegates to the AFSCME Convention in June
have been elected.
The delegates were chosen by members through mail-in
ballots that were tabulated in Albany. Each region will be
represented by its own elected delegates.
Following are the names of the members who will attend the
convention in Los Angeles June 19-24.
Slate 1 (46 candidates)
O
Region |
“Regional Slate”
,(Danny Donohue
aLJJerome P. Donahue
30Gloria Moran
«QNancy Hernandez
sLCarol Guardiano
sLJDorothy Goetz
7O Barbara Allen
sC]William Maccaro
eL)Michael Curtin
1oLJAl Henneborn
1QTony Bentivegna
L)Pat Hahn
1sCJJoe LaValle
uCJPaul D'Aleo
isCJHank Jenny
zeLJTom Byrne
(Jeanne Angiulo
wL]Ted Matthews
isJAnthony Ruggiero
zoONick LaMorte
a ONick Avella
z2L)Marilyn Mahler
zs(JLucy Jackson
2()Marie Ardell
2sQJEd Zurl
2eLJJoseph Sheridan
27 Ralph Spagnolo
zeORita Wallace
zLJStephen Goldberg
soLJJean Wichmann
3 Eugene Cammarato
seLJJohn Aloisio
aD Roosevelt Jackson
ss Robert Campbell
ssCDina Chrils
asL]Patrick Finno
arRobert Ford
asL]Thomas Gargiulo
sLJack Geraghty
«LlAlice Groody
«OFrank Jaronczyk
«(James Martino
«sJPaul Nehrich
«QVivian Landstrom
«sCJames LaRock
Slate 7 (38 candidates).
“Unity Slate — Region III"
00 _.GPat Mascioli
Region Ill
2QJack Cassidy
s()Rose Marcinkowski
aQJohn Lowery
sOMadeline Gallagher
eLClaire Rubenstein
7QJeff Howarth
sQSean Egan
eQNorma Condon
1) Diane Lucchesi
(Raymond O'Connor
wQHelen Zocco
sO Thomas LeJeune
uOGlenda Davis
ss(JGrace Ann Aloisi
wC)Flo Kimmel
Olrena Kobbe
wLJLee Pound
1JGeorge Ballard
2oJEdward Carafa
2 (Carl Mathison
zUlrene Amaral
asLGary Eldridge
2«()Paul Shutowich
asCJAlex Hogg
zeL)Marie Lewis
a7ONaomi Kaplan
aQHenry Walters
aL Tony Blasie
»C)Martin Sherow
si()Maryjane MacNair
x»QDAlice May
ss(Bea Kee
uCPat Nealon
ssC]Michael Torres
ss Andrea Christensen
arQJ. Dave Score
seORossie Smith
«sJCatherine Green
Slate 1 (19 candidates)
Reglon Il
“Leadership Slate”
:OGeorge Boncoraglio
2LDenise Berkley
sODenis Tobin
«QTony Bailous
sQHarriet Hart
e(JSharon Katz
70Vincent Martusciello
s()George Austin
eL)Bob Nurse
woLJMickey Cruz
1(]Mohamed Hussain
s2LIJessie Jones
i3(JPeter Antico
«QRobert Keeler
sLWillie Terry
LJPriscilla Bullock
wQJohn Jackson
seL]Jean Jenkins
1 JRoy Seabrook
Blate 1 (39 candidates).
O
Region IV
“United Slate"’
1GJoe McDermott
20C. Allen Mead
3QJoan Tobin
«(Carmen Bagnoli
sQJLouis Altieri
sCJBetty Lennon
7QJeanne Lyons
sC)Doug Persons
sOMilo Barlow
wl ]Jeanne Kelso
1 (JGeorgianna Natale
sCLester Cole Jr.
s(CAnita Walther
«u(QJRose DeSorbo
isLJCharles Staats
ss] Thomas Connell
(Susan Matan
wl ]Frances Jeffress
wGlennen Woodward
n»OGrace Vallee
2CJEllen Fontanelli
zLTony W. Muscatiello
2 Shirley Ponkos
2«OGerald Brewster
asORichard Canniff
2sCDelores Farrell
2QElizabeth Habiniak
2.0William Sohl
zORichard Plumadore
so) Nunzio (Nick) Russo
sSuzanne Waltz
xeXVictor Putman
aJLeroy Holmes
uLEllen Diange
asCJIda Barlow
ssLJCorinne B. Daly
s7QWilliam McMahon
wQJohn Gully
seLICindy Egan
Slate 1 (37 candidates)
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Region V
Slate 14 (36 candidates)
“Region VI Slate’’
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Region VI
;ORobert L. Lattimer
2UFlorence Tripi
30)Marie Prince
«OThomas J. Warzel
sCICandy Saxon
eCJames V. Kurtz
7Sal Castro
sL]George Growney
eOITim Anderson
wLIMary Ann Bentham
uOKathleen Berchou
vO Kathy Button
s(JPamela C. Caron
uC) Mary Cartwright
ssJRichard Clack
wLJH. Art Cousineau
1OFrancis (Skip) Dunham
wLJRalph Hesson
sCJArthur Howell
aoL]Wayne Jones
2LTerry Kennedy
zeLJMary H. Lettieri
21] David Mayo
2(William L. McGowan
asLJRichard Mcintyre
zsLTerrence Melvin
aElaine Mootry
2sCJRichard Parker
2L]Thomas Patterson
soCSara Sievert
31Creaola Shelton
xeLJRobert Smith
axCLynda Standish-Fritz
uCJohn E, Wallenbeck
ssL]Geraldine Wiggins
aCEdward Williams
“Leadership Slate”’
:QJim Moore
2UKathy Collins
aCDolores Herrig
«OMark Smacher
sCDale King
sLJDorothy Penner-Breen
7C]Maureen Malone
eCPat Crandall
»sCHelen Hanlon
oLJFrank Perretta
nOlrene Carr
zL)Mary Lauzon
»sO)Ron Draper
uCCharles Whitney
1sJJoan Brower
w(JSharon Connor
wOBruce Nolan
seXDoris Pratz
wLFrank Zammiello
2L]Dan Spring
2QRoslie Taliman
zeL)Dave Berry
2s) David Livingstone
z«Anne Cooke
esCMary Sullivan
zeLJBud Mulchy
zDale Dusharm
zeLILinda Fiorentino
zeClJack Wood
sCIRick Galbally
siCJean Alverson
s:Mary Hanna
ssOTim Henehan
sOBruce Dickinson
ssLJRichard Reno
«CKen Bailey
a7CJLinda Crisafulli
4
THE PUBLIC SECTOR
May 16, 1988
ystem overloaded!
Tough job gets tougher for probation officers
By Stephen Madarasz
CSEA Communications Associate
In 1980, Nassau County probation
officers supervised fewer than 5,000
criminal offenders. Last year, they
supervised nearly 10,000!
Between 1980 and 1987, the number of
pre-sentence investigations reported by
the officers increased 51 percent.
But during that time period, staff —
including clerical workers — barely
increased.
“The figures are ridiculous and they’re
getting worse,” explained Nassau County
CSEA Probation Unit President Steve
Goldberg.
The overload is symptomatic of what
has happened in the criminal justice
system in the 1980s — tougher sentences
and a crackdown on crime have filled
prisons and county jails to the breaking
point. With no place to put offenders,
probation has become the logical
alternative.
Although probation has long been a
sentencing option, recent years have seen
a dramatic expansion into pre-trial and
conditional release programs, drug and
alcohol therapy programs and even home-
arrest projects.
Still, the reality is that probation’s staff
and budget has not kept pace with its
expanded role — even though the
effectiveness of the probation programs
has produced dramatic results for the
taxpayers.
“The probation officers have some
legitimate concerns about keeping up the
quality of their work under the present
conditions,” said Nassau County CSEA
Local 830 President Jerome Donahue.
“We would like to see the county hire
more probation officers to help handle the
workload,” he said.
In Nassau, probation costs about $1,200
per year per offender. Housing a single
offender in the county jail for just one day
costs $75 — if room can even be found in
the jail.
“We're bailing the jail out, but it’s
almost as if the county doesn’t understand
the value of what we do,’”’ Goldberg
stated.
At the same time, probation programs
produce other beneficial results by
helping offenders come to terms with
their problems through counseling and
therapy, job placement that enables them
to make restitution to their victims and
other efforts that reinforce the importance
of staying out of further trouble.
There is tremendous irony that
probation is not getting the help it needs
when it is one of the most effective areas
of a criminal justice system in crisis.
Goldberg contends that on the proven
record alone, probation should receive
additional resources to do an even better
job. Instead, programs are losing ground
May 16, 1988
Nassau County
CSEA Probation Unit
President Steve Goldberg
and that poses a serious threat to
probation’s cost-effectiveness.
“The whole concept of probation is
based on credibility. The courts are
releasing criminals into the community
with the understanding that their
activities will be supervised,” said
Goldberg. ‘But how much supervision can
you give when you have to keep up with
97 cases?”
As an example of how the caseload
increase reaches a point of diminishing
returns, Goldberg points to Nassau’s
Probation Alcohol Screening Service
(PASS) program, which supervises
offenders in alcohol/drug treatment. When
officers’ caseloads reached 200, the county
had to suspend any further intake.
Caseloads are now down to about 150 per
officer and the program will open up
again soon.
“This is a good, innovative program —
it looks great on paper — but it had to be
suspended because we couldn’t keep up
with it,” he said.
‘We still do
a good job.
But that doesn’t
mean we're
not headed
toward crisis’
Keeping up with all of their cases is a
growing challenge for officers, who in the
past would personally meet with their
charges every week. Now there is much
greater reliance on telephone contact with
personal visits fewer and farther between.
Beyond the difficulty of handling the
dramatically increased caseload however,
is the added stress of dealing with more
serious offenders. Because of the jail
crisis, probation is handling fewer
misdemeanor offenders and more felons
and violent offenders.
These tougher offenders are more
inclined to take advantage of the system
— especially when officers are already
struggling to keep tabs on all their cases
— leading to a rise in probation
violations.
Goldberg says the fact that the system
hasn’t broken down is a tribute to the
dedication and professionalism of
probation officers.
“There’s a bunker mentality here.
Everyone comes in and gets at the work,”
he observed.
But he is concerned about the trend
because probation’s first responsiblity is
to public safety and how much longer
officers can continue to get the job done
under such adverse conditions is a critical
question.
According to Goldberg, the signs are not
good for the future. There are serious
recruitment problems developing that
pose long-term troubles.
“We can’t attract anyone out of college
or law enforcement — we just can’t
compete — most people with the
inclination for background goes to the
police or corrections:
“We still do a good job,”’ he stated.
“But that doesn’t mean we’re not heading
toward crisis.
THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Mee a REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
Civil Service Employees Assn To the Officers and Directors °
THE CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, INC.
We have examined the balance sheet of THE CIVIL SERVICE
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, INC. as of September 30, 1987, and the
related statements of revenues, expenses and changes in fund
balances and changes in financial position for the year then ended.
Our examination was made in accordance with generally accepted
The financial statements of CSA Inc. for the year ending Sept. 30, auditing eee a accordingly, included such tests of the
1987, are published in this issue of The Public Sector along with pea PecOee ant ey other auditing procedures as we
comparative figures from the previous year. The report of Coopers and considered necessary in the circumstances.
Lybrand, our independent certified public accountants, is also published in _ In our Opinion, the financial statements referred to above present e
éhis isstié, fairly the financial position of THE CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES
ade ASSOCIATION, INC. as of September 30, 1987, and the results of its
The combined statements of Fund Balance and Expenses indicate that operations and changes in its financial position for the year then
expenditures exceeded revenues by $2 million compared to a loss of ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
$1,194,103 for the prior year. At Sept. 30, 1987, the net worth of CSEA, applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year.
i ing r i nt and contingency funds, was $10,500,000.
including restricted plant alley § Albany, New York January 15, 1988
Mary eh Sullivan William L. MeGowan Ge ¢ h L
CSEA Statewide Treasurer CSEA Statewide President ,
@
THE CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
September 30, 1987
(With Comparative Totals for September 30, 1986)
Cont ingency Insurance
General Fund Fund Plant Fund Fund 1987 1986
(Undesignated) (Designated) (Designated) (Restricted) Total Total
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 2) $ 2,812,741 § 1,283,337 $ 80,605 $ $ 4,176,683 $$ 6,927,886 e
Short-term investments (Note 3) 1,896,928 169,160 740,261 2,806,349 4,557,896
Membership dues and agency fees receivable 989,397 989,397 965,200
Miscellaneous receivables 369, 924 113,733 477,201 960,858 760,735
Prepaid expenses 201,992 201,992 118,089
Due from (to) other funds, net 762,559 (___ 227,303) (__124,397) (___410, 859)
Total current assets 7,033,541 1,338,927 696,469 66,342 9,135,279 13,329,806
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Land 1,096,000 1,096,000 1,096 ,000
Office buildings and improvements 3,821, 263 3,821,263 3,745,529
Furniture and equipment 1,451,412 1,451,412 1,297,944
6,368,675 6,368,675 6,139,473
Less accumulated depreciation (1,057,524) (1,057,524) (___723,507) e
5,311, 151 5,311, 151 3,415,966
OTHER ASSETS
Long-term investments (Note 3) 3,821,297 2,650,697 6,471,994 4,088,949
Deposits (Note 10) 170,250 170,250
Cash surrender value ~ officers’ life insurance 171,485 171,485 95,370
3,992,782 7, 650,697 170, 250 6,813,729 184,319
$11,026,323 $3,989,624 $6,177,870 $ 66,342 $21,260,159 $22,930,091
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 868,336 § $ $ $ 868,336 $ 778,018 r)
Compensated absences 511,233 511,233 476,612
AFSCME per capita dues 940,046 940,046 894,591
Due to locals for share of dues 3,446,196 3,446, 196 3,154,922
Advances due to Labor Education Action Program 716,011 716,011 786,062
Current maturities of long-term debt (Note 9) 96 873 96,873 88,343
Deferred revenue (Note 1) 322,018 322,018
Total current liabilities 6, 803,840 96,873 6, 900,713 6,178,548
LONG-TERM DEBT (Note 9) 3,652,114 3,652,114 3,748,990
DEFERRED COMPENSATION LIABILITY (Note 7) 186,720 186,720 142,000
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Notes 5, 8 and 10) e
FUND BALANCES 4,035,763 3,989,624 2,428,883 66,342 10,520,612 12,860,553
$11,026,323 $3, 989, 624 $6,177,870 $§ 66,342 $21,260,159 $22,930,091
THE CLVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, INC.
Designated funds:
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
These funds Include resources which have been designated by management for
Internal purposes.
1, Signifteant Accounting Policies
Restricted fund:
The Civil Service Employees Association, Ines (he Association) adheres to
generally accepted accounting principles as described in the Industry Audit ‘The Insurance Fund is restricted to use for insured members only, but is ( )
Guide, “Audits of Certain Nonprofit Organizations," of the American Institute controlled by and considered part of one legal entity, THE CIVIL SERVICE
of Certified Public Accountants. EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, ING, Based upon an estimate of the cost of handling
the group life insurance program, made at the beginning of each fiscal year,
Fund accounting: expense is recorded in the Insurance Fund, with the offsetting income reflec
ted in the General Fund, After the close of the fiscal year, a study 1 done
To ensure the observance of limitations and restrictions placed on the use of Fe deVerAthn che AcCuRL cost GE CuEtAELNG che WeoueAaT Mite NO CeataR eR,
available resources, the accounts are maintained in accordance with the TE gay tor el Receliclacgean Car Teeeed AACE TUURETKORE HeRe CORRINGEE Ao
principles of "fund accounting." This is the procedure by which resources
for various purposes sified for accounting and reporting purposes The Association maintains individual records with respect to members who
Into funds that are tn accordance with activities or objectives specified. participate in the Group Life Plan underwritten by the Travelers Life Insur~
Separate accounts are maintained for each fund. Accordingly, all financial ance Company. Premiums collected through the State Comptroller's office and
transactions have been recorded and reported by fund group. many minicipalities are forwarded to the Association to be processed end
thereafter transmitted to the underwriter's agent in original form. The
General fund: {inanctal statements of the Association do not reflect the tnsurance plan
activity.
This fund accounts for economic resources which are expendable for any
purpose in performing the primary objectives of the Association. (Continued on Page 7) e
6
THE PUBLIC SECTOR
May 16, 1988
Civil Service Employees Assn] REPORT
i ervice Employees ASSN.
THE CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, INC.
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
Year Ended September 30, 1987
(With Comparative Totals for September 30, 1986)
General Fund Contingency Fund Plant Fund Insurance Fund 1987 1986
Revenues: (Undesignated) (Designated) (Designated) _(Restricted) Total Total
Membership dues and agency shop fee
State $17,591,910 $ $ $ $17,591,910 $16,720,422
Local government 141794697 141794 1697 13,732,238
6 32,386,607 T37386,607 30,452,660
Less:
Dues refundable to locals and regions 5,439,203, 5,439,203 5,039,050
Political Action provisions (Note 6) 979,024 979,024 925,221
Affiliation dues (Note 5) 10,958,913 10,958,913, 10,421,950
174,377,140 174,377,140 16,386,221
15,009,467 15,009, 407 1440665439
Insurance:
Reimbursement of expenses (Note 4) 568,031 568,031 553,479
APSCME grants (Note 5) 360,002 360,002 $50,005
State negotiated program funds (Notes 1 and 11) 1538207 1338, 227 7,676,919
Other:
Investment income (1oss) (Note 3) 509,473 571,070 ( 39,438) 1,041,105 1,308,144
Gain (loss) on sale of assets « 8,832) ¢ 8,832) 194,923
Refund from insurance company 590,128 590,128 546,179
e Miscellaneous 236,857 236,857 130,598
746,330 3707 =| (TO) 390,128 859,258 PAEDRLYS
18,722,057 371,070 (48,270) 390,128 19,834, 985 19, 124, 686
Expenses:
Salaries, payroll taxes and other employee benefits 8,948,599 8,948,599 8,057,373
Enployees' pension and group life insurance 978,361 978,361 876,070
Administrative travel, lodging and meals 1,046,859 1,046,859 124,410
Officers’, directors! and committees’ expenses 854,813 854,813 776,604
Regional offices, conferences, state and local government
workshop costs, other than payroll 1,214,452 1,214,452 1,095,491
State negotiated program funds 1,538,227 1) 538,227 1,676,919
Delegate meetings, election and members! representation expenses 503,631 503,631 746,161
Official publication 914,378 914,378 841,979
Printing and communications 508,765 508,765 399,541
Public relations prograns 38,374 38/374 52;011
e Legal services 2,282, 180 252)180 2,218,647
Professional services 360,967 5,65 366,621 79,033
Data processing services and equipment rental 641,578 641,578 538,798
General expense 441,327 Gal, 327 281,295
Depreciation 350,094 350,094 407,410
Interest. expense 351,271 351,271 329,046
Building maintenance 374,450 374,450 270, 100
Administrative fee 568,031 568,031 553,479
Miscellaneous expenses 130,552 3,320 133,872 105,522
20,747,513 5,320 Tor, 365 375,685 7,025,803 70,329,889
Excess of revenues over expenses (expenses over revenues) (—2025,456) 367,750 (749,635) Te:443 © (2,190,898) (1,205,203)
Fund balance, beginning of year 6,324,746 3,880,456 2,605,452 49,899 12,860,553 14,065,756
Appropriation between funds © 190,826) (382,240) 573,066
Net unrealized loss on long-term investments (__ 723701) (___ 763342) (__149,043)
le Fund balance, end of year 3a035,763 53,389,624 EERLOEEH EL 310,520,617 317,500,553
(Continued from Page 6)
Income taxes:
At September 30, 1987, short-term and long-term investments reflect unrealized
The Association is a labor union exempt from income taxes under Section 501 losses of $266,502 and $149,043, respectively.
(e)(5) of The Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for income
taxes has been mad
Investment income of $1,041,105 for the year ended September 30, 1987 includes
$1,162,952 in interest income, $144,655 of realized gains and $266,502 of
Investments: unrealized losses. Investment income of $1,308,144 for the year ended Septem-
ber 30, 1986 includes $1,433,004 in interest income, $90,740 of realized gains
Investments are carried at the lower of amortized cost or market value by and $215,600 of unrealized losses.
fund. Premiums paid or discounts received are amortized on a straight-line
basis over the remaining period of maturity of the security.
4, Group Life Insurance Reimbursement of Expenses
e Property, plant, equipment and depreciation:
The Board of Directors approved that separate studies be conducted to determine
Property, plant, equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated on a the cost of handling the group life insurance program for the years ended
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging September 30, 1985 and 1984, The effect of these studies was to decrease fund
from 5 to 35 years. income and the insurance fund balance by $14,027 and $103,479 for the years
ended September 30, 1987 and 1986, respectively. General fund income and che
State negotiated program funds: fund balance for general operations were conversely increased by similar
amounts for the respective years.
State negotiated program funds received by the Association are deemed to be
earned and reported as revenues of operating funds when the Association has A cost study for the year ended September 30, 1987 has not yet been initiated.
ineurred expenditures in compliance with the programs’ specifications. Funds
received in advance of expenditures are restricted.
5. Affillatfon Agreement
Retirement plan:
The Association is an affiliate of the American Federation of State, County and
The Aasgctation has a retirenent plan covering asst of tes employees Munscipal Employees, AFL-CIO (AFSCHE). As an affiliate, the Association mist
Puss Aalarceastice cctaceimaua ccteraiere Wien ta ek iaritieese aetna pay the prevailing AFSOME per capita tax per wewher per'aonth (94°30, 1/1
e tnd if is the Aanoclation'e: policy co fund pension costa accrued. Past HE/aL/a7e tecady /A-12/S1186), CARIGIE aios AeaeLaee ihe nicestegtck pith
service coats Utderithe plan are O¢ine fundad aiae/a/a?-seer period, (Gee organizational grants for various Association activities: The granes, amnunced
Note 7) to. $860,002 and $650,005 for the years ended September 30, 1987 and 1986,
respectively.
Deferred revenu
Deferred revenue consists of dues received in advance of the fiscal year tc 4. Polictent/accton teowtatane
which they relate.
To advance the political goals and interests of the Association employees of
the State of New York and Its political subdivisions, a Civil Service Employees
Cash_and Cash Equivalents Political Action Fund was organized, ‘This fund is maintained independent ly of
: the Association and, accordingly, 1s not Included in the accompanying financial
Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 1987 and 1986 include: statements. The provisions of $979,024 and $925,221 recorded in the fund for
iar 1986 general operations and working capital represent the amounts appropriated to
m= = the political action fund for the years ended September 30, 1987 and 1986,
Cash in banks, unrestricted $2,748,878 $4,875,062 respectively.
e@ Cash in banks, restricted 726,274 786,062 7. Employee Benefit Plans
Certificates of deposit 701,531 _1,266,762
Pens{on plan
176,683 $6,927,886 z
Savers pees iauiKr The Assoctation has a noncontribucory pension plan covering substantially all
Investments, its employees. Total pension expense was $903,918 and $788,343 for the years
hagesuaterswoit ane cont anapirdas qatister anor wail loncetarmtaissieart As ended Septeaber 30, 1987 and 1986, respectively. The unfunded actvarsal
of September 30, 1987 and 1986 are as follovs: Liability at December 15, 1986, according to the latest actuarial valuation,
as $1,049,898 and is to be funded over a remaining period of 10 years. The
We 'g policy is to fund pension costs accrued. The assumed rate of
A used in determining the present value of accumilated benefits was 7% for
ne oaetare eTaneel AB LEAS cars. The accumulated plan benefits and plan assets for the Associa
TOEEREEEDL SEAS tlon's defined benefit plan as of December 15, 1986 and 1985 are presented
arket $9,278,244 $8,646,845 below
Mark $9,278 $8,646,8:
Carrying value (Lower of amortized (Continued on Page 8)
e cost or market by fund) $9,278,343 $8,646,845
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May 16, 1988 THE PUBLIC SECTOR
ANNUAL Civil Service Employees Assn.| REPORT
THE CIVIL SE
VICE
ASSOCIATION, INC.
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITION
Year Ended September 30, 1987
(With Comparative Totals for September 30, 1986)
Contingency Insurance
General Fund Fund Plant Fund Fund 1987 1986
(Undesignated) (Designated) (Designated) (Restricted) Total Total
FINANCIAL RESOURCES PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATIONS
Excess of revenues (expenses) over expenses
(revenues) ($ 2,025,456) $ 567,750 ($ 749,635) § 16,443 ($ 2,190,898) ($ 1,205,203)
Item which did not require outlay of
working capital during the year:
Depreciation 350,094 350,094 307,410
Total working capital provided
(used) by operations (2,025,456) 567,750 (399,541) 16,443 ( 1,840,804) ( 897,793)
Long-term investments transferred to current 400,000
Decrease in long-term investments 2,439,811
Increase in deferred compensation liability 44,720 44,720 40,000
Disposition of property, plant and equipment 48,146 48,146 1,000,033
Decrease in deposits 21,000
(71,980,736) 567,750 (GEE IPELLY) 16,443 (1,747,938) 3,003,051
FINANCIAL RESOURCES APPLIED TO
Purchase of property, plant and equipment 293,425 293,425 858,792
Increase in long-term investments 1,383,463 999,582 2,383,045
Reduction of long-term debt 96,876 96,876 88,346
Increase in cash surrender value -
officers’ life insurance 76,115 76,115 67,370
Increase in deposits 170,250 170, 250
Unrealized loss on long-term investments 72,701 76,342 149,043
Appropriations between funds 190,826 382,240 (___573, 066)
1,723,105 1,458,164 ¢ 12,515) 3,168,754 1,014,508
Increase (decrease) in working capital ($3,703,841) ($890,414) ($338,880) $16,443 ($4,916,692) $1,988,543
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN WORKING CAPITAL COMPONENTS
Increase (decrease) in:
Cash and cash equivalents ($ 2,903,163) $931,657 C& 479,697) 8 ($ 2,751,203) $ 180,603
Short-term investments (811,011) 1,680,797) 740,261 ( 1,751,547) 2,770,376
Membership dues and agency fees receivable 24,197 24,197 65,404
Miscellaneous receivables 45,558 ( 11,457) 166,022 200,123 449
Prepaid expenses 83,903 83,903 19,922
Due from (to) other funds, net 570,310 ( 129,817) (290,914) ( 149,579)
Decrease (increase) in:
Accounts payable ¢ 90,318) ( 90,318) 194,868
Compensated absences ( 34,621) 34,621) ( 14,391)
AFSCME per capita dues ¢ 45,455) ¢ 45,455) ( 50,658)
Due to locals for share of dues (291,274) € 291,274) ( 384,194)
Advances due to Labor Education Action Program 70,051 70,051 ( 786,062)
Current maturities of long-term debt ( 8,530) ¢ 8,530) ( 7,774)
Deferred revenue (__322, 018) (__ 322,018)
Increase (decrease) in working capital ($3,703,841) ($_ 890,414) ($__ 338,880) $ 16,443 ($4,916,692) $1,988,543
(Continued from Page 7)
tae 1985 Interest expense for the years ended September 30, 1987 and 1986 was $351,271
a ani 46, respectively.
Actuarial present value of A 2) Abb a ceepanti vel
accumulated plan bi
Vested $5,785,239
Nonventad 769,395 10, Commitments
$6,554,634 3 6,135,220 ‘The Association 1s committed to various noncancelable leases for rental of
x 2 office space for satellite and regional offices, vehicles and equipment
Net assets available for benefits StOjiaizee SST expiring at various dates. Minimum rental payments under such leases are as
follows
Deferred compensation plan Vehicles ante niratal
Fiscal Year Offices _Equipment Amount
The Association maintains a deferred compensation plan for officers that pro~ ee ae
vides benefits upon retirement or death. The deferred compensation benefits 1988 § 428,730 § 579,345. $1,008,075
are funded by life insurance policies on each participant with the Association 1989 333,373 253,595 586,968
as owner and beneficfary. Total expense for this program for the years ended 1990 243,559, 186,129 4297688
September 30, 1987 and 1986 was $150,608 and $166,864, respectively. 1991 244,438 51,758 296,196
1992 224,568 224,568
Postretirement benefits: eee
1,474,668 1,070,827 2,545,495
The Association provides health care benefits for retired employees. All Tacepcyeure 187,000 187/000
employees become eligible for these benefits {f they qualify for retirement ae
while working for the Association. The cost of these benefits, which approxi- Pech tain iwc iayesHcs!
mated $103,600 and $65,000 for the years ended September 30, 1987 and 1986, ranitiedl $1,661,668 $1,070,827 $2,732,495
Sselees Shoe
respectively, are expensed as premiums are pa
Rental expense for the years ended September 30, 1987 and 1986 was as follows:
8. Litigation 1987 1986
The Association 1s a defendant in a number of actions in several jurisdictions. Satellite and regional offices $ 448,891 § 581,586
The amounts of Lfability in these actions were not determinable at Septem Vehicles and equipment 548,624 567,177
ber 30, 1987, but in the opinion of management any ultimate settlement will not Sakai igi a Sansa
materially affect the Association's financial position. $997,515 $1,128,763
9. Long-term Debt The Association has entered into two contracts for the purchase of real proper-
ty and construction of an office building, subject to certain conditions being
Mortgage payable in monthly installments of $36,600 met by the contractor. The purchase price of the property and building is
plus interest payable at 9 maturing November $1,702,500, of which $170,250 has been deposited in escrow. The deposit is
2004, collateralized by land, building and equipment. refundable if the contract is canceled as a result of the conditions not being
Current $96,873 met.
Long-term paseo es:
11, State Negotiated Program Funds
bebt principal paysente required are as Collows funds expended tn 1987 and 1986 vere for the following programs:
1988 1987 198
1989
haga) Labor Education Action Program $1,319,835 $1,493,894
ton Joint Committee on Health Program 202,483 183,025
Anes: aie Chemical Data Program 15,909
33,748,987 $1876.91
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THE PUBLIC SECTOR May 16, 1988
showed up on the steps of the Capitol
earlier this year to protest serious
understaffing at state mental hygiene
facilities, they did much more than make
a lot of noise.
Now that the smoke has cleared from
this year’s budget battle between the
that the CSEA demonstration had a
significant impact.
ALBANY — When 1,500 CSEA members
governor and the legislature, it’s apparent
All 343 Office of Mental Health (OMH)
jobs targeted to be cut in Gov. Mario
Cuomo’s original budget proposal were
restored and another 45 positions added.
The legislature’s action also stipulates
that these restored positions be used to
improve staffing and services, even if
patient populations decrease as OMH
projects.
At the same time, the legislature passed
a measure setting standards for more
active patient programming instead of
custodial care.
An additional $6 million has been added
to the Office of Mental Retardation and
Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD)
budget to enhance staffing in institutional
programs. Four hundred jobs slated for
elimination have been saved.
Empire Plan savings
Thanks to CSEA efforts and the state legislature,
CSEA efforts
protect parole jobs
4 ‘ q
Lawmakers got the message when 1,500 CSEA
members showed up on their doorstep in March.
“This is a good step along the way
toward providing better care and much-
needed relief for our members who put
themselves on the line every day,” said
CSEA President William McGowan. “But
much more needs to be done.”
McGowan pointed out that staff-to-
patient ratios still need drastic
improvement as evidenced by continuing
assaults on CSEA members.
“As long as our people keep getting
hurt on the job, we’ll continue to fight for
improvements. We’ll just keep coming at
them,” he added.
“But the CSEA members who gave up
their time to come to Albany made sure
our message was heard — and I want to
extend my personal thanks for the effort.”
you’re going to see a reduction in Empire Plan premiums.
As part of the state budget, lawmakers adopted a
measure that requires Empire Plan deficit costs be spread
out over four years instead of one year as the insurance
carriers had requested.
This will mean more money in your pocket.
How the reduction will be put into effect and how
much money you will actually save is still being worked
out. But it is expected that there will be approximately 11
percent reduction in premiums.
The state budget also funds six auditors to maintain
constant watch on the plan’s cost and management and
assure greater accountability.
ALBANY — In a triumph of people over machines, CSEA has
successfully fought back a state budget proposal that could have
cost 12 hearing reporters their jobs at the Division of Parole.
After it first came to light that the division’s proposed budget
called for the purchase of electronic recording equipment and the
elimination of the jobs, CSEA took action.
CSEA contacted all state legislators, urging their support on
the issue. The union also questioned the effectiveness of the
machines over people — citing a state court Appellate Division
study that found the electronic equipment actually required more
staff and a longer turnaround time for a transcript.
In the end, lawmakers were convinced and denied the funding
for the equipment while restoring it for the hearing reporters’
positions.
Someplace
to turn if job
makes you
sick
More good news for you — union
efforts have helped secure a big boost
in funds to continue the development of
appropriated in the state budget —
that’s double last year’s funding — to
get programs off the ground in Albany,
Rochester and Syracuse, which will
coordinate with existing programs at
Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City,
SUNY Stony Brook and Buffalo.
“These programs are critically
important to all working people,”
explained CSEA Director of
Occupational Safety and Health James
Corcoran, who served on the advisory
panel that recommended the
establishment of the regional clinics.
is not being diagnosed as occupationally
related — very often because their
doctors just don’t ask them about their
work,’’ Corcoran added.
The occupational clinics are a start
toward improvements in record
keeping, diagnosis and treatment of
occupational illness.
“This should not only get people the
medical attention they need but also
give us some real facts and figures to
support our efforts at making people
safer on the job,” Corcoran stated.
“Because unless sickness is properly
“Tt’s clear that thousands of people
are getting sick from their jobs and
workplaces every year, but their illness
occupational safety and health clinics
across the state.
Two million dollars has been
diagnosed and the cause pinpointed,
many workplace dangers won’t be
corrected.”
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May 16, 1988 THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Election of
top GSEA
officers now
in progress
allots are in the mail today (May 15) for the election of CSEA
statewide officers.
Beginning May 23, replacement ballots will be available between 9
a.m. and 3 p.m. by contacting Bernadette Ford at the Independent
Election Corporation of America (IECA). Call IECA collect at (516)
437-4900, Extension 310.
Candidates will, as usual, be afforded an opportunity to observe all
aspects of the election process. Candidates may do so between the hours
of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at IECA Headquarters, 2335 New Hyde Park Rd.,
Lake Success, N.Y.
Observers must notify IECA 24 hours in advance of their visits.
Ballots will be counted on Wednesday, June 15, following the
noontime deadline for ballot returns in P.O. Box 8007, Lake Success,
N.Y. 11043-9907.
Any candidate, or a proxy with written authorization from the
candidate, may be present on June 15 to hear the results of the count.
Written proxy forms must first be obtained by contacting Marcel
Gardner at CSEA Headquarters, 143 Washington Ave.; Albany, N.Y.
12210. Call toll-free 1-800-342-4146.
The election protest period ends June 27.
Fifteen in races
for statewide
leadership posts
Fifteen CSEA members are competing for the top four elected CSEA
statewide offices in elections now being conducted.
Three candidates are seeking the office of statewide president, being
vacated this year by the retirement of longtime CSEA President William
L. McGowan.
Candidates for president, in the order they appear on official ballots,
are Joe McDermott, Jim Moore and Jean Wichmann. Statements and
photographs of the candidates for president appear on pages 10 and 11 of
this issue of The Public Sector.
Five members are seeking the position of executive vice president.
Candidates for executive vice president, in the order they appear on
official ballots, are Bud Mulchy, Danny Donohue, Pat Mascioli,
Salvatore A. Castro and Robert Lattimer. Statements and photographs of
the candidates for executive vice president appear on pages 12, 13 and 14
of this issue.
There are three members seeking the position of statewide
secretary.
Candidates for statewide secretary, in the order they appear on
official ballots, are Sylvia A. Thomas, Irene Carr and Judy Remington.
Statements and photographs of the candidates for statewide secretary
appear on pages 14 and 15 of this issue.
Four members are seeking the position of statewide treasurer.
Candidates for statewide treasurer, in the order they appear on
official ballots, are Mary E. Sullivan, Patricia G. Crandall, Edwin W.
Urbat and Raymond J. O’Connor. Statements and photographs of the
candidates for statewide treasurer appear on pages 16 and 17 of this
issue.
1 0 THE PUBLIC SECTOR
e Statements of candidates for
CSRA STATEWIDE PRESIDENT
All candidates were giveff an opportunity to submit statements and photographs for publication in this edition of The Public Sector. Remarks are
the personal statement df the candidate and are not to be construed as reflecting the opinions or beliefs of The Public Sector or CSEA, Inc.
Joe McDermott ~-
_ You pay your dues, you work hard to make your family’s
life better. Shouldn’t your union help? You bet it should! It
should work as hard
as you do, maybe even
harder. But does it?
Well, now and then
it does, but what about
the issues that concern @
us most today: The
rising cost of health
insurance; shrinking
pay increases, IRS
Taxes on accruals we
don’t even use;
upgrades; pay equity;
fairness in the
workplace. Is our union
winning these battles
for us, or is it losing
them?
Our members tell
\ to keep it in our future. es
me that we are losing
these battles and that, in
fact, we may already
have lost more
of our sense of
direction, of dedication, of purpose. I believe we don’t
have to lose any of these battles and that we can e@
recapture a spirit of unionism and a sense of dedication and
commitment to our members.
We certainly face real problems but these problems give us
the opportunity for solutions. For example, we send 11 million
dollars in dues a year to our international union. We should
demand and expect that, with the assistance of our own
political activity, they stop the IRS proposal to tax our
accruals. The IRS proposal is so unfair, so preposterous, and so
dangerous to our members, it must be made clear that we will
accept nothing less than total victory on this issue!
We must work harder to use the awesome power that
comes from 225,000 members united behind one idea, one
leader, one union. We must step into the future by using new
technology and skills to enhance our power, to improve our
communication with one another, with the public and with our
employers, so that a strong unified voice is heard.
Your union’s job is to help you rise as high as your talent,
ambition and luck will allow. But it must also protect those
whom luck has deserted, provide fairness for those who are
discriminated against, encourage those who need help getting
started and provide security upon retirement. This is what
unionism is all about, and when your leaders believe that these
are achievable goals and not just words, the union movement
will be on the way back I believe! I can provide the energy to
do this job. I can use the experience gained over 30 years as a
CSEA member, Local President, Regional President, delegate,
International Vice President, negotiating team member, and
Executive Vice President, on your behalf. I can make CSEA a
harder working union, a better union. I can do this if I have
your help. We can build a better union and a better tomorrow
for all our families.
On, or shortly after, May 16, you will receive your ballot to
vote for a new President for CSEA. I want your vote. I’ve
worked hard to earn your trust in the past, and I’ll work hard
{ Jim Moore
CSEA CAN BE A UNION OF STRENGTH — CSEA CAN BE
A UNION OF POWER — CSEA CAN BE THE MOST
FORCEFUL LABOR
UNION IN NYS!
To accomplish this,
CSEA must have a
strong, forceful, honest
and independent
president. The only
candidate who fits this
need is Jim Moore. ~
Thave been a
CSEA member since
1965, beginning my
state employment as a
ward attendant at
Utica State Hospital.
My CSEA involvement
began as a grievance
rep, and I have worked
my way up the
leadership ranks by
serving the members,
not management. Most
recently, I was re-
elected to my 5th term
as president of Central Region V. I am very proud of this
© because it shows my ability to work with all divisions of our
membership.
As many of you know, about 18 months ago a major split
developed in the top leadership of our union. The executive vice
president, my opponent, tried to undermine the authority of the
president by manipulating the statewide Board of Directors,
creating a system of CSEA staff reporting that left out the
president. In addition to this tactic, the legal firm providing
our services was taking several million dollars of membership
money. At that time, many of us joined with the president to
fight this greedy takeover and keep the control of the union in
our — the members’ — hands. We won! This battle still goes
on today. We cannot let the control of our union go back to
those who tried to control our futures by themselves.
That is what this campaign is all about. CSEA must be run
by and for the members. My campaign has been financed by
your contributions. The only people I will owe when this
election is over is you, the membership.
CSEA is a union of public employees with many problems
r) and needs. When elected your president, better contracts, job
security and a chance to advance in public employment will be
the priorities. Working together, we can unite state, local
government, city, town, village and school district employees
to fight our employers, not fight each other. Contracting-out of
public employee jobs must become a thing of the past.
Comparable worth studies must be equitable for all job titles.
Political endorsements and monies must be monitored more
closely. Region V began the fight to block the unfair taxation of
unused benefits by the IRS. It is time for CSEA to call upon
> our endorsed politicians to aid us in support of HR 4221 to block
this taxation without representation. The needs and concerns of
any minority group represented by this union cannot be
ignored.
In short, what am I saying? I am saying that a vote for
Moore is a vote for our future. To succeed and unite this union,
I need your vote. When your ballot arrives, don’t throw away
\ our chance to make CSEA the best it can be.
18
Jean Wichmann
“TIME FOR A CHANGE” — Elect JEAN WICHMANN
CSEA PRESIDENT
I believe the time has come
when the entire leadership
of the Union should be
changed. Not change
for the sake of change
but change because it’s
needed. A new
challenge exists for
your leader — ONE
that focuses on the
needs of the members
as opposed to self-
serving purposes.
ONE that unites
both state and local
government workers
and provides equal
representation.
ONE that will
eliminate the apathy
and cynicism of the
membership.
ONE that addresses
the needs of women and
minorities, as well as the bulk of the membership.
ONE that will stop frivolous expenditures which undermine
our union and alienate the membership.
ONE that will not spend money on duplicating services
thus negating the need of a dues increase.
ONE that will be accountable to all members.
ONE that will bring back the respect this union previously
enjoyed.
I know I am that ONE.
I have a broad range of experience at the Unit, Local,
Regional, State and National Levels. I am employed by the
Nassau County Department of Social Services. My involvement
with CSEA began about 35 years ago. In 1952 a few Nassau
County employees banded together to increase a dormant
CSEA enrollment of eleven. We did this in spite of the fact that
we were warned if we joined the union our jobs were in
jeopardy. I was part of that nucleus and I am proud to say that
Local 830 is now 20,000 strong. During my years of activity I
was elected Vice President of the DSS Unit (1,200 members)
and served on various committees. I have served on almost
every committee at the Local level, Chairing most of them.
Some of these committees are: Women’s, Auditing and
Political Action. I am a member of Local 830’s Negotiating
Team. I am past Treasurer of Region I (46,000 members). I
have also served on Regional and State committees. I am an
elected CSEA and AFSCME delegate.
Being President of CSEA is an awesome responsibility. I
have the ability, experience and dedication needed to unite our
“divided house.” I believe I can do the job best. Vote for JEAN
WICHMANN and help save our union.
XS
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Statements of candidates for
CSEA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
au candidates were given an opportunity to submit statements and photographs for publication in this edition of The Public Sector. Remarks are
the personal statement of the candidate and are not to be construed as reflecting the opinions or beliefs of The Public Sector or CSEA, Inc.
Bud Mulchy
The position of Executive Vice President of CSEA is an
important one to all members. Whoever is elected must be
prepared for a
dual role: a close
working relationship
with the president and
a proven ability to
listen to and represent
the needs of the full
membership to both
the union president and
management.
Iam prepared for
this job. I have the
experience. In addition
to serving as president
of Local 434 (Mohawk
Valley Psychiatric
Center, 1,800 members)
for over a decade, I
have also been active
on a number of
statewide boards
that represent our membership. I am or have been on
the board of directors of the Board of Mental Hygiene and the
Junior Junction Child Care Center, and committees for mental
hygiene labor management, safety and health, apprenticeship
training, uniform maintenance, mental health, and political
action.
I have been a delegate to the AFSCME National
Convention for two terms.
I know the issues. As a mental hygiene president who faces
our members every day in the wards, in the kitchens, and in
the shops, I have first-hand knowledge of OMH and OMRDD.
And as an active leader statewide, I am sensitive to the
needs of our members in D.O.T.
This union must address and lead on pressing issues like
contracting out, short-staffing, job security, retirement
benefits, inappropriate discharges (dumping), increased
uniform allowances, readable contract language, career
ladders, and evening and night shift needs.
And CSEA has to expand its role in providing more
staff services to its locals, increasing political activities, and
developing stronger ties with trade unions. CSEA must be a
leader, not simply a reactor, to the vital issues of our union
and society.
You need to know that your next Executive Vice President
is hardworking, knowledgeable, and dedicated.
Above all, you need to know that whoever serves as vice-
president understands you and your needs. I am a rank-and-file
member with the same needs as you. It’s about time someone
addressed our needs.
In my years of service, I am proud that I was available to
deal with the individual as well as unionwide concerns.
Be assured that upon election I will always be there when
you need me.
I would appreciate your support. Please vote for me on
ballot position 1.
Danny Donohue
Now it is up to you, the members, to vote. I want you to
remember that you are voting for a group of officers, not just
a President, who must
all work together as a
team. We must put
aside the differences
and work for all the
members of our Union
to find solutions to our
problems in Mental
Hygiene, SUNY, local
governments and
school districts.
Why should you
vote for Danny
Donohue?
Experienced — For
the last 8 years
President of Region I
which has the largest
membership in CSEA;
4 years as
International Vice President of AFSCME; Vice President
AFL/CIO of Long Island.
Involved — Since 1975, when I won a write-in election for
President of Local 404; Elected Chairman of Mental Hygiene
Presidents; Director of United Way Long Island; member of
AFSCME International Affairs Committee.
Dedicated — Have led the fight for Comparable Worth in
the Region within the school districts and with our federal law
suit; believes that the Union should always work for the benefit
of the members by developing new programs and expanding
current ones.
When I am elected Executive Vice President, my goal will
be to continue to develop membership involvement, as I have
done in Region I, by developing new programs and opening
communications at all levels in our Union.
I believe that ‘Together we can make a difference’, but
that can only happen if you vote.
XS es
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May 16, 1988
Statements of candidates for
CSEA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
All candidates were given an opportunity to submit statements and photographs for publication in this edition of The Public Sector. Remarks are
the personal statement of the candidate and are not to be construed as reflecting the opinions or beliefs of The Public Sector or CSEA, Inc.
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\ Accessibility, Availability, and Dedication.
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Pat Mascioli
To express all of my accomplishments, goals, and ideas
would certainly take more than the 500 words allotted.
However, I will
attempt to relate to
you some of these and
the role I perceive of
the Executive Vice
President.
CSEA has
experienced many
changes over the last
several years; some
meeting with great
resistance. It is time to
put aside our
differences, build the
morale of our CSEA
members and
employees and work
for our common goal:
the betterment of the
plight of Public
Employees, those
members we are all
charged to
represent. In doing so, we will be bringing together all minds
and people.
Region III has been, in the past, a Region divided by many
factions and often the center of controversy and turmoil. As its
President, I have strived to unite these factions and feel we are
now a Region on the move. We have put aside our differences
and work together to provide the membership with the
representation they deserve.
History shows that CSEA has not had an elected Statewide
Officer from the Local Government Division. Being from Local
Government, I can bring to CSEA statewide the ideas and
concerns of our Local Government members. Also, my
experience as a Region President has given me further insight
and knowledge of the ideas and concerns of our State Division
brothers and sisters as well.
Further, our Statewide Officers traditionally come from the
northern and western Regions of the State, whereby they may
be unfamiliar with the differences which exist between our
upstate and downstate members. Being from Region III, which
has Units and Locals bordering on Regions II, IV and V, I
recognize not only the problems and issues concerning our
members in lower New York State, but also those affecting our
upstate areas. My Local Government affiliation, coupled with
my geographic location, allows me to provide CSEA with a
balance needed for a well-rounded slate of Officers.
I have served as a Unit, Local and Region President and,
during my terms in the Local and Region, have made it my
policy to have contact with the Units and Locals. I would like
to see this policy extended to the Executive Vice President and
would do so if elected. The Executive Vice President should be
the eyes and ears of the President and can be utilized to
become aware of any problems which may develop, informing
the President and other Statewide Officers of their
occurrences. This role of troubleshooter can only be made
possible through the use of Unit and Local contacts. The
utilization of the Executive Vice President is also important as
it permits the President and the Executive Vice President to
visit two different areas in the State at the same time thereby
making CSEA’s presence more widely known.
In conclusion, I plan to give to the Statewide Organization
the same as I have given to my Units, Locals and Region:
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May 16, 1988
(Salvatore A. Castro)
I have been a member of CSEA for over thirty (30)
years and have served as local and/or unit officer for more
than two decades.
In 1986, I was
reelected to a second
term as President of
Erie County Local 815,
representing over five
thousand (5,000)
employees.
In addition, I
currently serve as
Chair of Region VI,
Local Government
Workshop,
encompassing fourteen
(14) counties.
As President of the
Buffalo Sewer
Authority Unit of Erie
County Local 815, I
serve as trustee of the
Employee Benefit
Fund, which was established in 1979 and currently providing
medical, optical and dental benefits for Buffalo Sewer
Authority employees.
In addition, I have had the honor of serving on the
following statewide committees: Committee to Study Service,
Civil Service Committee, and Nominating Committee.
My past experience has afforded me the opportunity to
better understand the wants and needs of our members.
When elected, I will exert every effort to eliminate the
inequities of the Taylor Law and the current retirement
“caste’’ system, (Tiers 1, 2, 3 & 4), which divides our
membership and if allowed to continue, will eventually destroy
the effectiveness of OUR union.
The current makeup of our membership is approximately
fifty percent state employees and fifty percent local
government employees.
When elected, I will be the first Local Government
Representative, elected by the membership, to serve in a
statewide office, a gap which should have been bridged long
ago.
When elected, I will work closely with the President of
CSEA to end any internal strife and to direct the physical and
financial resources of CSEA to improving the lifestyle of
our membership.
All this can only happen with your vote now, and your
\_ support later.
a,
REMINDER:
The deadline for returning
ballots is noon, June 15.
Ballots received after that
deadline will not be valid.
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CSEA EXECUTIVE
| VICE PRESIDENT
‘Statements of candidates for
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‘Statements of candidates for),
CSEA STATEWIDE
SECRETARY
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the personal statement of the candidate and are not to be construed as
reflecting the opinions or beliefs of The Public Sector or CSEA, Inc.
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Robert Lattimer Sylvia A. Thomas
Leadership is not easily defined, but you know it when you LACK OF COMMUNICATION CAUSES MISTAKES
see it. It’s taking on the tough issues, driving a hard bargain to It has become apparent that the one thing that hurts us
benefit the all is the lack of
membership, listening communication. I will
to members and staff, do my best to bridge
taking the heat for that path that is so
seemingly unpopular long from state, to
stances, motivating region, to local, to unit
members, developing and to section.
ideas, and most It isn’t such a long
| importantly, journey ... only a
| FOLLOWING puzzling, confusing trip
THROUGH to put those — one not traveled
ideas into action. frequently nor
__| Leadership is not smoothly.
| making empty Employee of the
| promises! I’m Erie County
Department of Social
} Services for over 20
| be! In reality, the years; Graduate of
| union is truly the Summer School of
ONLY advocate for the Labor Studies for
working man and Union Women at
woman today. Cornell;
I could make a laundry list of the various committees and Social Services Section Treasurer;
projects I’ve served on in CSEA during my past fifteen years Social Services Membership Chairperson;
involvement. But what counts is where CSEA is headed in the Social Services Womens’ Committee Chairperson;
21st Century. I want to bring my skills and talents to the job of Member Labor-Management Committee of Social Services.
Executive Vice President to address the numerous problems EDUCATION:
which confront us. We need strong teamwork to work on such East High School, Buffalo
issues as more and affordable child care, contracting out in Business Secretarial Course
both local and state government entities as well as the school Erie Community College—City Campus
districts, cutbacks in funding for D.O.T. and our mental health AAS Degree
and retardation programs, which are critical. We know the Secretarial Science/Office Technology
problems — we need to solve them together. COURSES & SKILLS:
As a Region President, I know that locals, units, and regions Shorthand, Legal Sect’P, Typing, Legal T/T, Office
cannot operate in a vacuum. They need and depend on the Communications, Business communications, Secretarial
competence, cooperation, and action of CSEA, Inc. at the Procedures, Word Processing Concepts, Word Processing
Albany level. I’d like to be your voice in Albany. With your Applications, Advanced Word Processing, Secretarial
help, I can! Thank you for your support! Accounting, Oral Communications, Human Interactions.
\ — | OFFICE MACHINES:
ES 95 Olympia
Silver Reed 225 Ex 50
DRS 20 Computer
CPT Wordprocessor
Printing Display Calculator
CPT 8510 Computer
IBM Personal Computer
Photocopier
REMINDER: Replacement ballots will be
available after May 23 for CSEA members
who lose, misplace or did not receive an
original ballot.
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May 16, 1988
Statements of candidates for
CSEA STATEWIDE SECRETARY
All candidates were given an opportunity to submit statements and photographs for publication in this edition of The Public Sector. Remarks are
the personal statement of the candidate and are not to be construed as reflecting the opinions or beliefs of The Public Sector or CSEA, Inc.
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Irene Carr
My record as Statewide Secretary of CSEA over the past
11 years reflects my a
leadership on the
issues that concern
YOU the most.
For example, when
I chaired the first
CSEA Women’s
committee in 1978,
critics said that day
care — a top priority
of our Committee —
was something ‘‘only
women” were
concerned about, and,
therefore, was
unimportant. Today,
day care is recognized
as one of the most
crucial issues facing
American workers.
It is NOT a women’s issue; it is a FAMILY issue and I am
proud that we have just negotiated a contract that provides a
substantial amount of funding for day care for State
employees’ children. I am sure that more meaningful day care
funding will now be included in local government contracts, as
well.
Of course, there are many other matters, such as pay
equity and the occupational hazards of VDT’s, which I have
brought to the attention of CSEA officers and staff. I think I
have been able to ‘lead the charge”’ on these issues for a very
simple reason: I get out there and listen to YOU, the members
of both the Local Government Division and the State Division
of CSEA.
For example, YOU told me that getting timely information
on Board actions was a major concern, so I made sure that
these actions are published in The Public Sector for all to read.
Communicating with YOU — giving you information,
listening to your concerns, and then initiating action based on
those concerns has been a key activity for me.
If you agree that my experience, priorities, and leadership
qualify me to remain Statewide Secretary of CSEA, then I
would appreciate your vote.
We can be proud to be members of a democratic union,
and I urge you to cast your ballot early.
Thank you.
Yours in Unionism,
IRENE CARR
Statewide Secretary of ce)
May 16, 1988
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Judy Remington
As a candidate for Statewide Secretary I have many of the
same concerns as the grassroots — namely, more day care,
elimination of
contracting out,
comparable worth for
all members, and
reduction of staff
shortages.
While some of
these issues are ones
we have been trying to
improve for the
betterment of our
members since our last
contract, there has
continuously been some
barriers we must q
overcome. Whether
these barriers were
caused by the state or
this union, I will do all
I can to continue
working toward the
improvement of these issues and to have our members benefit
in the end. This union is a union of the members and the
members’ needs — not a union of top heavy administration that
comes to a halt when hurdles must be jumped.
YOU, THE GRASSROOTS, ARE THIS UNION!
Just recently a mental hygiene facility had a fellow sister
killed because of short-staffing. We can’t continue this practice.
I walked the demonstration line in Rochester because I believe
we must do all that is possible to let our legislators hear our
cries for help. I will continue to do just that — communicate on
a daily basis to let our needs be heard.
Day care has been limited for our members in state
agencies. While CSEA and other unions negotiate with the state
for equal vacancies, our members cannot afford the sliding pay
scale to utilize day care services. This must be adjusted and
we must push our leaders on the joint committee to do all they
can to bargain in our best interests. I will do that for you if
elected!
Finally, contracting out has hurt many of our members.
Not only are outside contractors taking our jobs, they are
earning more money than our members. We can’t allow this to
continue. A campaign against contracting out should be
initiated, and we as everyday leaders must be the ones to
intiate it. Let’s work together to stop contracting out!
Being an employee of SUNY-Empire State College, which
is a statewide local covering members from the Canadian
border to Long Island, I have acquired a most broadening
knowledge of the needs of our membership.
I have served CSEA in many capacities: local president for
15 years, SUNY Labor Management Committee Member,
Convention Chairperson, Region 4 Secretary 3 terms, Region 4
Coordinator for the Constitution & By-Laws Committee and
Women’s Committee, and CSEAP Committee Member.
I firmly believe the GRASSROOTS of this organization are
our backbone — not just the elected statewide officers. Without
the grassroots there would not be any statewide leaders. We
must keep our union in the hands of the activists and further
strengthen our power to unite and become more effective
politically.
When elected I promise to continue an open line of
communication with the grassroots in carrying out their needs
to make a better work environment.
VOTE LINE 3 — JUDY REMINGTON, STATEWIDE
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Statements of candidates for
CSEA STATEWIDE TREASURER
All candidates were given an opportunity to submit statements and photographs for publication in this edition of The Public Sector. Remarks are
the personal statement of the candidate and are not to be construed as reflecting the opinions or beliefs of The Public Sector or CSEA, Inc.
Mary E. Sullivan
I've been your CSEA Statewide Treasurer for the past 18
the time I’ e held office, I've been making
‘changes to improve
our services to you,
working with Locals
and Units to enhance
their financial
recordkeeping, training
scores of treasurers
and other Local and
Unit officers,
responding to hundreds
of questions and
assisting with countless
_|numbers of problems,
not all of which
concerned financial
matters.
When you’ve called
to speak with the
Statewide Treasurer,
I’ve talked with you;
when you’ve asked the
Statewide Treasurer to
meet with you, I’ve
been there. And I’ll conKiiue to provide that same kind of
response for the next three years.
As Herkimer County Local President and Board of
Directors Representative, Chairperson of the Statewide Local
Government Executive Committee, Region V Treasurer, and
Region V Ist Vice President, I have had the opportunity to gain
14 years of union leadership experience.
I’ve also negotiated contracts, filed grievances, fought
contracting out services, walked picket lines, served on Unit,
Local, Region and Statewide Committees, worked against the
Teamster challenges in Orange and Suffolk Counties and the
SCAME challenge in Suffolk County. When there’s been a job
that CSEA needed doing, I’ve been there to help.
As your Statewide Treasurer for the next three years, I’ll
continue to utilize my experience and energy to resolve the
issues that concern all of us.
Together, we’ll put CSEA back on a sound financial basis
— not just for today, but for our future. We’ll utilize our
political action clout to pass permanent and mandatory agency
shop legislation for State and Local Government; press for
more comparable worth funding for State workers and the
inclusion of comparable worth studies and funding in our
counties, school districts, town and villages; demand adequate
staffing levels in our OMH and OMRDD facilities so our
members can continue to provide quality care without fear of
physical harm; secure appropriate training and safety
standards for those members who care for the growing number
of AIDS clients in our facilities; negotiate higher wages for our
lowest paid members, many of whom are employed by school
districts across the State.
When your ballot arrives, use it to vote for the candidate
who has the qualifications and experience to do the job and the
record to prove it.
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Patricia G. Crandall }
I have been active in CSEA since 1968 and have held many
local and regional offices. I have been a member of the
Board of Directors as
a State University
representative since
1974 and served as
Chairperson of the
State Executive
Committee.
I now feel it is time
for me to run for a
Statewide Office and
have filed petitions for
Treasurer. My
educational
background is in the
field of accounting as I
have completed two
years (4 semesters) of
accounting in my
studies at our
Community College.
We belong to a
democratic union run
by the delegates
with input from our members and I would like to see this
continue. We have had enough internal fighting and it is time
to elect Statewide Officers of this Union that can work together
and represent all our members to the best of their ability. The
members need leadership to guarantee them fair contracts,
improved working conditions and the best support staff
e STICK WITH CSEA TREASURER SULLIVAN! ,
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REMINDER:
The deadline for returning
ballots is noon, June 15.
Ballots received after that
deadline will not be valid.
May 16, 1988
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the personal statement of the candidate and are not to be construed as reflecting the opinions or beliefs of The Public Sector or CSEA, Inc.
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r Edwin W. Urbat Raymond J. 0’Connor
I have been a state employee for twelve years and a union Iam seeking the office of Treasurer of CSEA because I
activist for ten years. After being Nominating Committee believe that our union needs strong leadership during this
=] Chairman at Local 614 period of fiscal crisis. If" = |
at Stony Brook, I have been a CSEA
moved on to Treasurer activist for 18 years
for 1,800 SUNY CSEA serving as Westchester
members. Having County Probation
served on the Training, section vice-president,
@ Information and Westchester county
Education Committee unit president, 6,000
for Region I and as a members, Region III
Jabor union training vice-president and
instructor my goal is to Region III president. I
make the members have been a trustee of
aware of their union’s the CSEA Employee
responsibilities to Benefit Fund and have
them. “Union fought to protect our
awareness”’ is my members’ money in
e primary concern. I will that capacity.
attempt to meet with The Treasurer is
as many locals as an officer of CSEA and
possible to educate the should function as a ‘
members about their leader. Issues such as improved day care facilities for all
union. I urge all members to vote in this election and show CSEA members, improved Comparable Worth benefits and a
their strength the American way. Be aware and vote now! benefit fund open to local government employees on an equal
basis with state government employees have been goals I have
Ne ) worked for over the years. I support open democratic elections
for officers, more participation in the union processes by our
@ retirees and more authority for local officers. I believe the
locals are the backbone of CSEA and should be recognized as
the strength of CSEA. Finally, I have supported and still
support the proposition that the membership, through the
delegates in convention, are the highest authority in CSEA. I
will pledge to you to support these ideals so your membership
will get what they deserve for their dues, a strong, democratic
CSEA.
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In case you missed it at the theaters,
CSEA will present the movie ‘“Matewan” on
the opening night of the Irving |
Flaumenbaum Memorial Local Government
Workshop June 3. :
‘‘Matewan,”’ a moving chronicle of the
labor movement in a small Southern mining |
town, will be shown at 8 p.m. at the
Westchester Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown.
May 16, 1988 THE PUBLIC SECTOR 1 7
The photos on this page were taken at contract
information meetings that have been held across the
state so that members can learn everything they
need to know about the tentative state contract.
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ART D’AMELLO
Schenectady County
Local 847
Region IV
“Lump sum,
definitely.”
May 16, 1988
TOM SMITH
Sullivan County
Local 853
Region III
“T’d rather stretch it
out in payments. If
something should
happen to me, I’d want
my family to be
protected.”
ASTURIA TORRES
State Taxation and
Finance Local 460
Region II
“Knowing myself the
way I am, I would take
it monthly. I love
spending money and if
T had a lump sum, I’d
probably spend it all at
once.”’
LOOKING AHEAD:
When you retire would you
prefer a lump sum payment
DAN HAASE
Onondaga County
Local 834
Region V
“Tl take my
retirement in a lump
sum because there is
no union representation
in the pension fund. I’d
like to invest my
pension money in my
own way.”
CHARLOTTE RANKIN
Groveland Correctional
Facility Local 173
Region VI
“T would like a lump
sum payment, This
way I can invest the
money and gain
interest, and if
something happens to
me, someone in my
family will be able to
get the money instead
of it reverting back to
the state.”
BY
By.
or monthly retirement payments?
MARYLOU MAAS
Nassau County
Educational Local 865
Region I
“Tt would depend on
the tax laws in effect
at that time. If I were
retiring right now, I’d
probably opt for
regular, monthly
payments.”
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CSEA Communications Associate CSEA member takes a run at Olympics
PLATTSBURGH — She may have been an
unknown in the world of marathon runners,
but Kathy Brandell-Champagne made her
mark recently as she reached for her dream
— to run in the women’s marathon at the
Summer Olympics in Seoul, Korea.
Brandell-Champagne, a foster child care
worker in the Clinton County Social Services
Department and a CSEA member, came in
40th of 207 women in the U.S. Olympic
Marathon Trials in Pittsburgh. Although the
top three runners make the team, Brandell-
Champagne was pleased with her time of 2
hours, 43 minutes and 33 seconds.
She had hoped to finish in the top 30 and
run the 26.2-mile race in under 2:40, but side
cramps slowed her at the 23-mile mark for
nearly a mile.
The goal of running in the Olympics is a
consuming one, but Brandell-Champagne
has attacked her dream with a knowledge of
the challenge and a willingness to meet it.
She had taken a leave of absence from her
job to train rigorously for the Olympic
trials.
“In a marathon, it’s you against the race,
not just the competition, so a lot of little
things can happen” she said.
“You have to run a marathon — a 26-mile,
385-yard race — in under two hours and 50
minutes to qualify for the Olympic trials,”
she explained. “I did that in November of
1986, in the Marine Corps Marathon in
Washington, D.C. In another marathon, I
ran two hours, 47 minutes, but I ended up
walking in that one with a muscle spasm.”
Brandell-Champagne began her running
career as a sprinter in the 200- and 400-yard
races in high school. When a cross country
team was added during her senior year, she
was hooked. While she was a good sprinter,
she said, “I was a much better cross
country runner.”
She was undefeated in her high school
section and she came out first in
intersection competition.
Over the years, Brandell-Champagne
became addicted to running longer and
longer distances and winning races in the
process. That love developed into her
marathon running, something she has no
plans to abandon.
“T would like to run a marathon a year,
depending on what I am doing,” she told a
Plattsburgh newspaper after the race. “This
is a good experience. It will help me
prepare for the future.”
Kathy Brandell-Champagne
“In a marathon,
it’s you against
the race, not just
the competition.”
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