Gloria Smith named PEOPLE Recruiter of the Year; Central Region takes PEOPLE Cup From left, Central Region activist and PEOPLE Recruiter of the Year Gloria Smith, Central Region PEOPLE Committee Chair Betty Jo Johnson, and Central Region President Colleen Wheaton share the PEOPLE Cup Trophy after it was presented to the Central Region at the 2015 CSEA Annual Delegates Meeting. CSEA’s PEOPLE program protects and improves our jobs, benefits and pensions in Washington, Albany and in your community. Your support and participation in PEOPLE strengthens CSEA’s clout in the workplace, in the legislature, in your community and in the labor movement. President’s Polar Cap Award goes to Central Region’s hardy fund-raisers BUFFALO — CSEA Central Region members are building PEOPLE power. Gloria Smith, a phlebotomist at SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital and CSEA activist, was named the PEOPLE Recruiter of the Year. Smith, the Central Region PEOPLE Committee and region officers and activists also played a big role in earning the region the PEOPLE Cup. CSEA President Danny Donohue presented both awards at the recent Annual Delegates Meeting. Central Region President Colleen Wheaton accepted the PEOPLE Cup on behalf of the region. “At a time when labor is facing so many challenges, it’s important that union members like Gloria are out recruiting members for PEOPLE and helping to lead the fight to make sure our voice is heard,” Wheaton said. Smith recruited 111 new PEOPLE members over the past year. Among those new members were 23 new members in July, and 18 new PEOPLE members in September. Smith was named the PEOPLE recruiter of the month for both months. PEOPLE plays a major role in helping labor fight back against politicians who attack working people, a point that Smith stresses to members. “As we approach a presidential election year, it is more important than ever that we prepare ourselves for the fights ahead,” she said. “Joining PEOPLE gives us the ability to make our voice heard and lobby at every level of ‘our’ government. We need to be involved and we need to get out and vote. Voting is fighting back.” The Central Region, whose members are shown here plunging into Oneida Lake in late 2014, is once again the reigning President’ Polar Cap Award champion for raising the most money among CSEA region for the Special Olympics during the 2014-14 Polar Plunge season. The award was presented to the region at the 105th Annual Delegates Meeting. Want your chance to be “freezin’ for a reason?” Watch cseany.org for more information about the upcoming Polar Plunge season. Sponsored Insurance Programs Give us a call... We’re here to help. 1-877-217-4159 The Coverage You Don’t Know You Need Did you know that 1 in 4 workers will face a disability in their lifetime? Unfortunately, we’re not invincible. Disabilities happen more often than you think. From cancer and heart issues, to a bad case of the flu - Disability Insurance through Pearl Carroll will help you help yourself. • New York State does not provide their employees with disability coverage Pearl Carroll covers disabilities that occur on OR off the job for both accidents and illnesses The benefits you receive from this policy can be used for whatever you want - from medical bills, to cell phone bills, or even a night out You can receive up to a $1,200 monthly benefit with no medical questions asked, or you can receive up to a $3,000 monthly benefit depending on salary and answers to a few medical questions Your bi-weekly premiums can be payroll deducted - so you never have to worry about missing a payment • • • • The Coverage Your Family Needs The majority of Americans do not have adequate life insurance protection. Will your family be able to get by if you’re no longer around to help with finances? If someone depends on you financially, chances are you need life insurance. With our variety of life insurance products, we have the right match for your needs. • For our Term Life Insurance you can receive up to $250,000 in coverage for Members, and up to $150,000 for Spouses. Also available is up to $50,000 in coverage available with no medical questions asked for Members under age 55 For Universal Life Insurance you can receive up to $500,000 in coverage for Members and $200,000 for Spouses. This policy builds cash value that earns interest. There are only three simple health questions to answer. Whole Life Insurance has up to $100,000 in coverage available for eligible Members and Spouses. Dependent child coverage is also available. This policy is portable if you leave your position, and your rates will not increase with age. • • November 2015 The Work Force 19
The Work Force - November 2015
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