Page 9 - Work Force October 2025

CSEA STRONG CSEA STRONG
On Labor Day, our union celebrated the strength,
diversity, and unity of CSEA members across New
York. Our union participated in several Labor Day
parades and activities throughout the state. On these
pages are a few images from these events.
From left, Western Region 1st Vice President Sheri
Ambuske and Region Secretary Bonnie Peters
march inthe Buffalo Labor Day Parade.
SCO Family of Services Local President Sirlentor
Berry fires up our union at the New York City Labor
Parade.
From left, Metropolitan Region President
Lester Crockett and Long Island Region
President Jarvis Brown lead our union’s
delegation in New York City.
Retiree Betty Jo Johnson,
marching at the Syracuse
Labor Parade, is is still as
passionate as ever about
our union.
From left, Central New York DDSO Local 2nd Vice President Cat Treonze, Central Region
Treasurer Val Massulik, President Kenny Greenleaf, 2nd Vice President Karen Bright, 1st
Vice President Tom Hingher and state Sen. Chris Ryan lead our union’s delegation in the
Syracuse Labor Parade.
From left, Erie County
Executive Mark Poloncarz
and former CSEA Erie
County Local President
Denise Szymura.
From left, SUNY Cortland Local members Larry
Smith, Brenda Seamans, Brian Seamans and
Barbara Smith show their union and Red Dragon
pride during the Labor Day Parade at the NYS Fair.
Metropolitan Region Executive Vice President Faye
Wilkie-Fields, State Insurance Fund Local President
Darcel Johnson and New York Metropolitan Retiree Local
2nd Vice President Carol Harris show their union pride
at the New York City Labor Parade.New York Metropolitan Retirees
Local 1st Vice President Kim Gore
marches in the New York City
Labor Parade.
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