Page 4 - Work Force June 2025

President Mary E. Sullivan in touch with
BRYAN MILLER
Wor k Force ISSN 1522-1091
Official publication of
CSEA Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO 143 Washington Ave. Albany, NY 12210-2303
Mary E. Sullivan, President
Director of Communications and Publisher
MATHEW L. CANTORE
Deputy Director of Communications
JILL ASENCIO
Deputy Director of Communications
JANICE GAVIN
Editor
JASON D. HOSIER
Graphic Production Specialist
SAGE POHLMANN
Graphic Production Specialist
BOBBY COMPANI
Digital Content Coordinator
JOELLE LUCENTE
Communications Assistant
Communications Specialists:
Long Island Region:
WENDI BOWIE
(631) 462-0030
Metropolitan Region:
DAVID GALARZA
(212) 406-2156
Southern Region:
JESSICA LADLEE
(845) 831-1000
Capital Region:
THERESE ASSALIAN
(518) 782-4400
Central Region:
NICHOLAS NEWCOMB
(315) 728-3375
Western Region:
SARA MCNICHOLAS
(716) 691-6555
Headquarters:
VACANT
(518) 257-1276
The Publications Committee:
Chris Vogel, Chair Karen Bright
Tim Finnigan
Kathleen Rider Marnie Rounds John Wagner
The Work Force (USPS 0445-010)
is published monthly by
The CSEA Publication Office:
143 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12210. Periodical Mail Postage paid at
Post Office, Albany, New York 12288, and additional mailing offices.
Postmaster: Send address changes to: CSEA, Attn: Membership Department, 143 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12210
Readers: Send any comments, complaints, suggestions or ideas to: Publisher, The Work Force
143 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210-2303
cseany.org
4 The Work Force
June 2025
Wor k Force our union strong
The
Diversity makes
CJSEA Family,
une provides our union with many opportunities to showcase and celebrate our union’s diversity, which strengthens us.
June marks Pride Month, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community’s resilience and contributions to our society. CSEA stands firmly with our union members and allies who are in the LGBTQ+ community as they continue their fight for dignity and respect. Our union’s Statewide LGBTQ+ Committee is working hard to advocate for members and other workers in this community. Throughout Pride Month, CSEA will be participating in Pride events across the state.
On June 19, we will celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It is a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle of confronting inequality wherever it exists. As union members, we are committed to ending discrimination, dismantling systemic barriers and advocating for policies that promote equity for all. It is the diversity of our union that gives us strength.
In April, our union held our CSEA Women’s Conference, themed “Collective Power, Collective Progress,” in Tarrytown. Organized by our Standing Women’s Committee, the conference featured workshops on leadership, advocacy and personal development. It was inspiring to see members from across the state come together to share experiences and strategies for empowerment.
There are three women I would like
to highlight from this year’s conference. Monroe County Unit President Holly Roth was presented with this year’s Irene Carr Leadership Award for her dedication and leadership to members.
The second is Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, who joined the conference and spoke about the struggles she faced growing up as a Black woman and overcoming them to reach a leadership role that allows her to help all New Yorkers.
Finally, I was honored to introduce Governor Kathy Hochul to speak at the conference. She brought great energy to the room as she spoke about her appreciation for the hardworking union families in our state. While the federal government looks to cut services, the Governor is proudly seeking to grow services for New York with the help from CSEA members.
Appreciation for CSEA members was on full display this past month during our union’s Member Appreciation Month. Many union leaders, elected officials and others took the time join our virtual “Toast to YOU” celebration for members who work tirelessly to provide the services in every community across New York. Thank you again for all you do.
In Solidarity,
Mary E. Sullivan, President