The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) recently honored CSEA leaders at two of the AFL-CIO constituency group’s recent events.
CBTU’S New York Chapter recently presented its Lady of Valor Award to CSEA Statewide Treasurer Nicole Meeks. The award recognizes labor union women for outstanding service and leadership.
“I am proud of our union’s longtime partnership with CBTU in the ongoing fight for economic, political and social justice,” said Meeks. “Union membership plays a major role in helping workers sustain a living, particularly for women and Black workers.”
Two Long Island Region activists were also recently honored at the CBTU Long Island Chapter Fall Gala.
CSEA Nassau County Clerk Unit President Audrey Hadden was recognized with the Barbara Jones Leadership Award for her leadership efforts in her unit, local and as chair of the CSEA Long Island Region Human Rights Committee.
CSEA Suffolk Area Retirees Local member Shirley Baker was one of two recipients of the CBTU Long Island Chapter Service Award, which awards community activism.
CSEA officers and staff attended the event to see their union family recognized.
— Wendi Bowie
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- From left to right, CBTU Long Island Chapter President Alan Jennings, CBTU Barbara Jones Award recipient Audrey Hadden and CBTU Long Island Chapter 1st Vice President and CSEA Labor Relations Specialist Les Eason pose shortly after Hadden accepts her honor from CBTU.
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- Front row, from left to right, Suffolk Area Retirees Local Treasurer Rutha Bush, CBTU Long Island Chapter Service Award recipients Suffolk Area Retirees Local member Shirley Baker and Indiana Bumpers. In back row is CBTU Long Island Chapter President Alan Jennings.
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- CSEA Statewide Treasurer Nicole Meeks poses with the Lady of Valor Award.
