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Eissing makes it his mission to build our union
ALBANY — Joe Eissing knows the best way to meet challenges from anti-labor groups is to stay union, stay strong.
That’s why he’s working hard to build our union, including at his own workplace, where his efforts at one-on-one
conversations with members really connected them with our union.
For his extra efforts in union building, Eissing was recognized with our 2018 State Mission Achievement Award presented at CSEA’s 108th Annual Delegates Meeting.
“It was an honor
and privilege to be recognized and receive the Mission Achievement Award at the ADM,” Eissing said. “I accepted the award on behalf of all our sisters and brothers who dedicate their time and efforts in ensuring unity in CSEA.”
Bridging the gap
Through his interactions with new employees and nonmembers at the state Office of General Services, Eissing dramatically reduced the number of nonmembers at the agency.
Eissing, a motor vehicle operator who serves as 2nd vice president of
our Office of General Services Local,
said he “made it a mission” to reach out to workers to provide that critical introduction to our union not only by orienting Office of General Services employees new to state service, but by
reaching out to longtime employees who were both full CSEA members and nonmembers.
“It really surprised me that most [workers] didn’t even realize that they were not already full members,” said Eissing.
In addition to one-on-one
Joe Eissing, 2nd vice president of our Office of General Services Local, center, is congratulated on receiving our State Mission Achievement Award by Capital Region President Ron Briggs, left, and CSEA Executive Vice President Mary E. Sullivan, right.
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In this December 2018 photo, Motor Vehicle Local President Cindy Stiles,
far left, and Office of General Services Local 2nd Vice President Joe Eissing,
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an officer to talk to our members and share with them all the benefits of uniting and bridging that gap between members and nonmembers,” he said. “It’s critical to the strength of our union that everyone has some skin in the game.”
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