Operation Shoebox
The Men's Committee of Local 614 raised money
for and donated to Auxiliary Services Corporation in support of
Operation Shoebox. This organization helps support our American troops
by sending supplies that are a necessity to them, including pre-paid
phone cards so the soldiers are able to make telephone calls home to
their loved ones!
Pictured: Jimmy McPherson, Chairperson Men's Committee and Ray Spruill,
committee member.
Holiday Party, 2008
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for more pics!
Public Budget Forum Hears From Long Island Region
Officers
Long Island
Region President Nick LaMorte and several other high-level CSEA officers
testified before members of the New York State Assembly Republican
Conference, who conducted a recent public forum focusing on the
2009-2010 executive budget proposals of Governor David Patterson.
Nassau
County Local 830 President Jerry Laricchiuta, SUNY Stony Brook Local 614
President Carlos Speight, State Employees Local 016 Andre Sigmone and
Nassau Educational Local 865 President Monica Berkowitz added
considerable credence to the CSEA presence by joining LaMorte at the
Suffolk County Legislative Auditorium of the
William
A. Rogers
Building in Hauppauge.
The five
CSEA officials offered statements to Republican Assembly members from Nassau and Suffolk
counties that detailed the numerous ways the Governor's budget proposals
would negatively affect their specific localities, state workers as a
whole and the general public by consequence.
Pictured
left to right: Jerry Laricchiuta, Nick LaMorte, Monica Berkowitz, Andre
Sigmone and Carlos Speight.
Shop Steward Meeting
CSEA Local 614 held a Shop Steward meeting at Region One Headquarters.
President Carlos Speight spoke about the importance of understanding
their roles as shop stewards and being representatives for our members.
It is important to remain positive and work together as a team.
Executive Vice President Debbie Nappi-Gonzalez spoke on how much of our
voice is heard through these stewards. The stewards are the eyes and
ears of a union, and without you , it would be very difficult to run a
local. We thank all of you who have completed your training, and have
followed through over and over again by participating and giving a
helping hand in all events that have taken place. Keep up the good
work!
CSEA Local 614 Women’s Committee
(Shown in picture, Women Committee members, Dawn Herritt, Doris Spruill,
Debbie Nappi-Gonzalez, Maryann Phelps and Louise Melious, Committee
Chair)
The Statewide Women’s Conference was held on November
7 – 9, 2008 at the Hyatt Hotel in Hauppauge. There were more than 500
members that attended. The conference was intended to address specific
issues that directly target women’s interest, and especially those who
are committed to moving forward and being a true activist in the many
causes of labor. Most workshops were interactive and attendees were
very enthusiastic and passionate in what they believed in. Several
sessions were ranked fairly high among the Women’s Committee at the
Local to Region level, from the instructor to class participation. Many
women found the Self Defense and Emergency Preparedness classes
interesting and informative. Health concerns and benefits, legislative
process information and domestic violence are just some more of the
topics that seemed to intrigue the members that attended the conference.
One class in particular really jazzed people up. It was about our
economic times and the instructor, Lynn Marie Smith introduced to us a
musical interlude workshop. This woman prepared her workshop in song to
get the information out there. The beat of the drum was familiar so to
speak, but the lyrics were her own. What she did was form a creative way
of communication and getting the concerns of members heard in this new
way of approach! I truly believe that most attendees welcomed the “new
wave” of instructional output.
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CSEA
MEMBERS RALLY
AGAINST
STATE
PROPOSED LAYOFFS
CSEA members recently
gathered outside the New York State Office Building in Hauppauge to
rally against the proposed budget of Governor David Paterson, which
includes destructive cuts in state services and the state work force
while ignoring cost-cutting options that, can save the state billions.
Nearly 300 union officers
and activists assembled peacefully to urge the Governor to reassess his
plan to layoff nearly 9,000 state workers and consider alternative
solutions offered by CSEA to address the state budget crisis.
"Our members are already
doing more with less and have endured massive cuts to state agencies,"
said Long Island Region President Nick LaMorte. "It's time our
legislative leaders looked elsewhere to balance the budget."
Albany Rally, 2009
On Wednesday, January 7, 2009, two buses from CSEA Local 614, Stony
brook braved dangerous weather conditions to march down Main Street in
Albany with a mission to let the Governor know,” that we are not going
to let him balance the State Budget on the back of State employees”.
Over one thousand participants showed up for the rally, from various
unions across the State of New York. I’m happy to say Local 614 had the
most participants from CSEA Region 1 that attended the rally. On behalf
of me and the Local Executive Board we thank you for your participation
and bringing the voices of your fellow members to
Albany. But, I would like to stress how important
is it for everyone to know that this fight has just begun. This will be
a long fight and we must prevail for the sake of the communities in
which we live, facility in which we are employed, and for the sake of
our families that we provide for and support. So stand together and make
sure the Governors slash and burn budget proposal makes its way to the
trash pail where it BELONGS. Remember ONLY WHEN WE STAND STRONG TOGETHER
CHANGE OCCURS.
pictured:
Carlos Speight, CSEA Local 614 President, Joseph Longo, CSEA Local 614
2nd Vice President
D.E.C. Info Day
January 2009
Pictured above are Shop Stewards
Berthann Myczkowski Region One President Nick LaMorte and
Nancy
Piamonte
On January 21, 2009 CSEA had its annual Local 614 Information Day The
Department of Conservation .Shop Stewards Berthann Myczkowski and Nancy
Piamonte, both DEC employees, played a major role in putting together
the information day. I would like to thank Berthann and Nancy for doing
a great job. I would also like to thank all the members and vendors at
DEC for participating in the event. Remember, only with your
participation will events be successful. In unionism, Local President,
Carlos Speight. Click here for more
pics!
CSEA Makes Strides Against Breast Cancer @ Jones Beach
CSEA Local 614 Women's Committee Chair Louise Melious (pictured left) &
Member Maryann Phelps participated in the 2008 Walk on October 19th,
2008!
CSEA recruited nearly 400 walkers for the 2008
Making Strides against Breast Cancer Walk at
Jones
Beach; due in
large part to the diligent efforts of the Long Island Region Women's
Committee and the commitment of CSEA members in general. The Long
Island Region once again participated as a flagship sponsor of the
American Cancer ociety's annual event and CSEA was able to raise more
than $30,000 to put toward the goal of finding a cure for breast cancer.
This is critical because the money raised is used to advance research,
promote education, improve patient care and help families cope with the
effects of breast cancer. Still, much more still needs to be done.
The American Cancer Society estimates that about 178,480 women in the
United States
were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. "While we are happy
with what we accomplished this year, there is still more to be done,"
said Women's Committee Chair Catherine Custance. "Our goal is to
further increase CSEA participation next year and contribute further to
the ultimate objective; which is the final eradication of this insidious
disease."
Local 614 Annual Picnic 2008
This year our annual picnic was held on Father's
Day. The day was filled with sounds of laughter and delight from
the children of the local members and guests that attended. There
was plenty of great food, music and games enjoyed by all. Region
One President Nick LaMorte was on hand, as well as members from other
locals. CSEA Exec. VP Debbie Nappi-Gonzalez said a few words to
the members during the festivities.
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pictures.
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THANK YOU CSEA LOCAL 614 MEMBERS FOR ALL
YOUR SUPPORT.
YOUR
VOICE WAS HEARD LOUD AND CLEAR. NOW IT’S TIME TO RE-UNITE THIS
LOCAL!!!!!!!
FROM THE WINNERS “YOUR VOICE SLATE”
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