Photo of the Month Photo by Mark M. Kotzin Jennifer Stout, a library aide at the Canastota School District, is among the CSEA members who will be featured in the 2016 CSEA Calendar, which will be available soon. The calendar is free, but supplies are limited. Details for ordering will be posted soon at cseany.org. CSEA President Danny Donohue was honored with the Ambassador of Labor Award, which was presented to him by Guest of Honor, Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams, at the Annual Irish Echo Labor Awards which took place at the Edison Ballroom in Manhattan. Donohue joined other Irish American labor leaders who were recognized for their many contributions to social justice in Ireland and the labor movement. James T. Callahan, General President of the International Union of Operating Engineers, was awarded the Irish American Labor Leader of the Year Award. Irish Consul General Barbara Jones also participated in the event. In accepting his award, Donohue said, “The labor movement is more relevant now than ever. One just needs to consider that the current level of income inequality rivals that of the robber baron days.” “Working men and women deserve to be able to have a wage that allows them to provide for their families and protect their future,” said Donohue. “As someone once said, ‘they earned it.’ Historically, labor has and continues to build strong and vibrant communities which is in everyone’s best interest.” Given the many challenges confronting labor, Donohue expressed optimism in its ability to survive and thrive. “Labor has to adapt and it always has,” said Donohue. “Our members are necessary and valuable at every level of business and industry.” “We must continue to organize and not just in the traditional way but in those areas where we have never State contract negotiations: stay Donohue. in the loop! One of the ways you can communicate with CSEA about the upcoming 2016 state negotiations is to fill out a contract survey online. The survey is available by going to https://cseany.org/state-contract-update. You will need to know your CSEA ID to complete the survey. You can access it instantly at cseany.org, including via your smart phone. Don’t forget to join the contract communication network to help spread the word about what is happening in negotiations. Go to https://cseany.org/state-contract-update. ALERT NEW YORK’S LEADING UNION CSEA President Danny Donohue to meet Long Island Region members on Dec. 2 President Danny Donohue will visit the CSEA Long Island Region on Wednesday, Dec. 2, to meet with members. The meetings will be held at the Long Island Region office, 3 Garet Place, Commack. Donohue will meet with union members from 1 to 7 p.m. Please call the region office at: 1-631-462-0030 for an appointment and directions. CSEA President Donohue honored by the Irish Echo Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams presents the Irish Echo’s Ambassador of Labor award to CSEA President Danny reached out before,” said Donohue. “In my opinion, we would not be the greatest country in the world without labor’s contributions to building it, keeping it and fighting for it.” Intensely proud of his Irish-American heritage, Donohue has been recognized on several occasions for his commitment to social justice in Ireland. “While too many of our business leaders look only at the bottom line and the cheapest work force, we should be proud of the greatest work force in the world. The labor force is the best source for innovative and new ideas to improve new ways of doing business across all industries,” said Donohue. — David Galarza Syracuse mayor proposes $15 minimum wage for city workers SYRACUSE — Mayor Stephanie Miner has proposed setting a minimum wage of $15 an hour for city workers. The move would increase wages for CSEA members employed by the city. Full-time workers who have worked for more than 10 weeks for the city as of Oct. 21 would be affected. “Mayor Miner deserves a lot of credit for stepping up on this issue,” said CSEA President Danny Donohue. “It sets a strong example for other elected officials to follow.” 2 The Work Force November 2015
The Work Force - November 2015
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