Page 4 - Work Force June 2025

4 The Work Force June 2025
President Mary E. Sullivan in touch with
June 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
Work WorkForce Force
The The
Diversity makes
our union strong
ISSN 1522-1091
Official publication of
CSEA Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO
143 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12210-2303
Mary E. Sullivan, President
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
Communications Specialists:
Work WorkForce Force
CSEA Family,
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
Chris Vogel, Chair
Karen Bright
Tim Finnigan
Kathleen Rider
Marnie Rounds
John Wagner
The Publications Committee:
BRYAN MILLER
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
cseany.org