Our community works because CSEA members do!

On the third annual CSEA Appreciation Day, held May 23, our union publicly recognized members throughout the state for their outstanding service to our communities.

CSEA members are the backbone of our state; the work members do keep New York running every day.

This year, CSEA extended our union’s appreciation efforts to local businesses that rely on union members to thrive.

CSEA officers and activists distributed signs of support to communities’ local businesses to display in support for the work we do.

“CSEA members deserve our highest praise,” CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan said. “Their commitment to our communities through the hard work they do every day has been incredible. We salute them and call on all New Yorkers to appreciate them for their service.”

Here are some of the CSEA Appreciation Day activities across the state.

: CSEA Appreciation Day was a true family affair for CSEA Rockland Psychiatric Center Local Executive Vice President Tyjuana Parker, left, who poses with her husband, Chef James Parker, right, owner of Big Daddy’s Home Plate BBQ in Haverstraw. In the middle is the couple’s granddaughter.

: CSEA Capital Region Treasurer Stacey Deyo, left, poses with Macie Smith, owner of Great American Barbershop in Cairo.

: Jorge Juarez of Jorge’s Kitchen in Central Valley, left, is pictured here with Town of Cornwall Unit President Brandon Calore, who counts Jorge’s Kitchen as one of his favorite local eateries. It’s also a top choice of many other CSEA members in the greater Cornwall/Woodbury area.

: State Taxation and Finance (Albany) Local activist Livia Agosto, left, poses with Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market Co-Op member Lou Figueroa. The Gloversville Co-Op, located on Main Street, proudly displayed the sign on its door.

: From left, City of Long Beach Unit Treasurer Sean O’Neill, Brands Deli owner Fabiana Farina and City of Long Beach Unit 3rd Vice President Robert McKay. (Photo by City of Long Beach Unit President John Mooney.)

: Michael March, a CSEA member at the state Office of General Services in Watertown, helps keep the grounds pristine. (Photo by Carol Camporeale.)

: CSEA Long Island Region officers pose with Long Beach Sandwich Company representatives. From left, CSEA City of Long Beach Unit President and CSEA Long Island Region 3rd Vice President John Mooney, Long Beach Sandwich Company representative Dan Monteforte, CSEA Long Island Region President Jerry Laricchiuta, Long Beach Sandwich Company representative Frank Monteforte and CSEA Nassau County Municipal Employees Local President and Long Island Region Executive Vice President John Shepherd.

: City of Long Beach Unit Executive Vice President Maureen Walsh and The Anchor restaurant worker Kenny Leahey pose with a CSEA Appreciation Day sign. (Photo by City of Long Beach Unit President John Mooney.)

: CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan shows her appreciation for CSEA members.

: CSEA City of Long Beach Housing Authority Unit President Ron Grohs, right, hands a CSEA Appreciation Day sign to Fit by GLOBISH owner Marianella Ramos. (Photo by City of Long Beach Unit President John Mooney.)

: Southern Region President Anthony Adamo presented Petrit Gjokaj, owner of Sal’s Best II Pizzeria & Restaurant in Fishkill, with a CSEA Appreciation Day sign to hang in his business. Sal’s is a favorite of local CSEA members and staff.

: CSEA members in Clinton County are feeling the love from local businesses, thanks to the efforts of the Clinton County Employees Local 2nd Vice President Cindy Gallicchio, in denim jacket, and Clinton County Employees Local Treasurer Kerilyn Booth, in print shirt, along with various Plattsburgh business owners/managers.

: CSEA members in Clinton County are feeling the love from local businesses, thanks to the efforts of the Clinton County Employees Local 2nd Vice President Cindy Gallicchio, in denim jacket, and Clinton County Employees Local Treasurer Kerilyn Booth, in print shirt, along with various Plattsburgh business owners/managers.

: CSEA members in Clinton County are feeling the love from local businesses, thanks to the efforts of the Clinton County Employees Local 2nd Vice President Cindy Gallicchio, in denim jacket, and Clinton County Employees Local Treasurer Kerilyn Booth, in print shirt, along with various Plattsburgh business owners/managers.

: CSEA members in Clinton County are feeling the love from local businesses, thanks to the efforts of the Clinton County Employees Local 2nd Vice President Cindy Gallicchio, in denim jacket, and Clinton County Employees Local Treasurer Kerilyn Booth, in print shirt, along with various Plattsburgh business owners/managers.

: Zoological Society of Buffalo (Buffalo Zoo) Local Treasurer Gary Steele poses with Scarlett Confer and Makenna Stupnick, who are showing their appreciation for CSEA members working at the zoo.