Our CSEA members who were honored at the LIDDSO 2018 Employee Recognition Dinner.
The Long Island Developmental Disabilities Services Office (LIDDSO) honored employees who have served 25, 30, 35 and 40 years at a recent employee recognition dinner.
All honorees were presented with a certificate and an award to recognize their respective achievements.
CSEA members who work for LIDDSO provide essential direct care services for our state’s most vulnerable individuals.
— Wendi Bowie
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- Deborah Sorg, 30-year honoree Jolly Jacob and CSEA Long Island Developmental Center and Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center Local Pressident Peter Marriott. “It’s important to be a CSEA member because it’s always good for the staff to feel a sense of support; without a union to have your back, you’re a zero to management.” — Jolly Jacob, 30-year honoree
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- Juana Cosme, 30-year honoree, is so loved by her staff that a former staff member attended the ceremony to present Cosme with a special award on behalf of her past and present staff members. From left, Cosme’s former employee Anthony Everett, the night’s emcee Kathleen Brady and honree Juana Cosme.
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- “With a strong union behind me, I have used the benefits that were negotiated for me to take care of my children. When you have children to raise, it really helps to a supportive union behind you.” — Patricia Brown, 30-year honoree
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- “It’s been a pleasure to be part of our CSEA family for 25 years. I’m looking forward to so much more.” – Robert Burke, 25-year honoree
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- Three sisters were honored at the ceremony for their professional benchmarks. From left, 30-year honoree Karen Hubbard, 25-year honoree LaShawn Hubbard and 30-year honoree Camela Hubbard. “I don’t think I would have made it this long without CSEA’s support. Working here is like being around your family.” — Camela Hubbard, 30-year honoree
