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You deserve recognition during this unprecedented crisis
Left, New York State AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer The Rev. Terrence Melvin, who is also a CSEA member, speaks about important state legislative
issues with AFSCME International President Lee Saunders, center, and
CSEA Executive Vice President Denise Berkley, right, during the AFSCME Legislative Reception in Albany in early March, before the COVID 19 crisis significantly affected New York. (Photo by Mark M. Kotzin)
CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan, left, discusses issues important
to our members with State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli during the AFSCME Legislative Reception in Albany in early March, before the COVID 19 crisis significantly affected New York. (Photo by Mark M. Kotzin)
It’s times like these we should
think about the valuable and
vital services many people take
for granted and recognize your incredible sacrifices and value to our communities.
Many of you, whether you work for the state, county and municipal government as well as private sector workers, are still reporting to work to keep our state running. You deserve our recognition and praise.
Here’s only a small list of the many CSEA brothers and sisters who are going to work and providing vital services: transportation workers who keep our roads clear and safe for others to get to hospitals or the grocery store; child care workers who watch the children of healthcare workers who are treating people; workers helping incredible numbers of suddenly-unemployed people apply for help; school workers handing out bagged meals to students so they won’t go hungry; direct care workers caring for our most vulnerable citizens in our group homes and mental health facilities; emergency 911 workers and paramedics handling your personal crisis calls; corrections workers
and public health workers keeping us all safe; health care workers
in our public hospitals dealing directly with this crisis; municipal garbage workers still picking up our trash; nursing home workers who are taking on the role of family for residents whose family members can
no longer visit;
custodians and
cleaners ensuring
our safety by
cleaning and
disinfecting our
public spaces
from COVID-19;
and many more.
You are the true
everyday heroes
in this crisis and you deserve our recognition.
We applaud you for the amazing services you provide during such a serious health crisis. I know you are facing challenges, but you should be very proud of the work they are doing. Everyone in our state should all feel a little safer as a result. New York’s vital services will continue because of your hard work and dedication. I am proud of you all.
Please be assured that our union will continue to work with our leaders at every level of government to make sure you encounter as little risk as possible given the challenging crisis we face. I know you are making huge sacrifices every day; some of you are literally putting you lives on the line. You all deserve our deepest appreciation and thanks.
In solidarity,
Mary E. Sullivan, President
A statement from CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan:
“CSEA is deeply saddened to learn of the deaths of members of our union family due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As we often say, an injury to one is an injury to all, and we mourn the loss of our members from this tragic situation. We extend our condolences to their families, co-workers and friends.”
May 15 is deadline for submitting proposed Resolutions, changes to CSEA’s Constitution & Bylaws
Proposed Resolutions and proposed amendments to the CSEA Constitution & Bylaws for consideration by CSEA delegates to the union’s 2020 Regular Delegates Meeting must be submitted by May 15, 2020.
Proposed Resolutions or proposed amendments may be submitted only by a delegate and must be submitted on the proper
forms which are available from the Statewide Secretary’s Office at CSEA headquarters and region offices.
Proposed Resolutions and proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws must be submitted no later than May 15, 2020, to Statewide Secretary Richard Bebo, CSEA Headquarters, 143 Washington Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12210-2303.
Update your contact information with CSEA
Now more than ever, it’s important for our union to be able to communicate. Please help us make sure we have your most current contact information. Update us by emailing infoupdate@cseainc.org (please include your full name) or by logging into or creating your online member account at https://cseany.org/register. Once logged in, select “MY CSEA ACCOUNT” in the application dropdown box.
email: infoupdate@cseainc.org • web: cseany.org/register
2 The Work Force
April 2020