The Long Island Developmental Disabilities Services Office (LIDDSO) honored employees who have served 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service at a recent employee recognition dinner.
The honorees were each given a certificate and an award to commemorate the achievement.
CSEA members who work for LIDDSO provide impatient and outpatient mental health services for individuals living with developmental disabilities.
— Wendi Bowie
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- Panna Dhruv happily walks up to the podium to accept her honor for her 25 years of service at LIDDSO. “The best thing about union membership is that there is always someone to turn to with workplace issues. I have always been able to receive help when needed and guided through the decision-making process.”
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- Tina Berry waves at friends and colleagues on her way to receive her award. “Being a union member is important because it means you always have someone in your corner protecting your job.”
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- Thirty-five-year honoree Charlene Plume and 25-year honoree Clinton Plume. “The best thing about working for LIDDSO is my husband,” said Charlene Plume. “We met at work and have been together for 24 years.”
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- Clinton Plume
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- Thirty-year honoree Douglas Lovelady, right, is congratulated on his award recognition by CSEA Long Island Developmental Center and Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center Local 430 President Pete Marriott, left.
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- LIDDSO Acting Director Deborah Sorg, 30-year honoree Corey Williams and CSEA Local 430 President Pete Marriott. “Union membership is a must,” Williams said. “Workers need a structure set in place that will protect and honor the rights of working people and hold management accountable.”
