Page 4 - Work Force December 2025

WorkForce
ISSN 1522-1091
Official publication of
CSEA Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO
143 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12210-2303
Mary E. Sullivan, President
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4 The Work Force President Mary E. Sullivan in touch with
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Year of challenges,
year of strength
CSEA Family,
As another year draws to a close, I
find myself thinking about all the
ways our union has shown up for one
another. This year has been filled with
challenges but also with strength. We
have defended vital public services
and programs from reckless federal
cuts. We made calls, sent emails,
rallied and lobbied our elected
officials. We let lawmakers know that
every cut to public services hurts the
communities we live in and serve.
As we move into a new year, we
will keep fighting with renewed
strength and commitment –because
that is who we are. Our diversity, our
solidarity, and our pride in the jobs
we do every day give us the power to
come together in one strong voice.
From the school employees who
keep our kids safe, to the health
care workers who care for the most
vulnerable, to the public employees
who maintain the infrastructure
that keeps our state running, CSEA
members have proven time and again
that New York works because we do.
This year, we also look to the
future. Our union members have been
learning, growing and stepping into
leadership roles in every region. The
energy and commitment I saw at our
Annual Delegates Meeting told me
that the next generation of activists is
ready to lead – and to ensure that the
rights we’ve fought for are not only
protected but expanded.
I want to thank every one of you
for your dedication and strength in
keeping our union moving forward.
On behalf of CSEA, I wish you and
your loved ones happy holidays. Let’s
carry our momentum into 2026,
stronger, more united, and ready for
what’s ahead.
In solidarity,
Mary E. Sullivan, President
December 2025