April 24, 2025 Cutting Medicaid would cut a lifeline for the needy and the elderly If Congress cuts Medicaid, vulnerable New Yorkers will lose a lifeline. Read More
August 08, 2024 Workers at outdoor museum in New York’s Hudson Valley approve first contracts Workers at an outdoor museum in New York celebrate their first contracts. Read More
June 21, 2024 CSEA social services worker dies after assault AFSCME mourns the tragic death of CSEA social services worker Maria Coto of New York. Read More
January 08, 2024 With a ‘heart of wisdom,’ hospital housekeeper Greta Glenn advocates for her co-workers With 27 years’ experience under her belt, psychiatric hospital housekeeper Greta Glenn helps new employees learn the ropes. Read More
October 20, 2023 AFSCME supports new federal rule that seeks to improve nursing home staffing AFSCME supports a new proposed rule by the Biden administration that would establish a federal floor for staffing levels in nursing homes. Read More
September 07, 2023 Governor, union leaders tout public service jobs at Albany Staff the Front Lines stop Albany, New York, was today’s stop for the AFSCME Staff the Front Lines bus tour. Read More
August 14, 2023 Never Quit winner shuns the spotlight even as it shines on her, again and again Mel Newton of New York is the latest winner of the Never Quit Service Award. Read More
August 08, 2023 AFSCME nurses share worries about staffing crisis with Biden administration Four AFSCME nurses discussed staffing shortages with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra this month. Read More
October 31, 2022 For this Never Quit winner, New York airport firehouse is like a second home Oscar Cerda, a New York airport firefighter and member of CSEA/AFSCME Local 1000, is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
April 12, 2022 Meet ‘Mr. Motor Vehicles’ Discover why they call CSEA Local 1000’s Malcolm Coates ‘Mr. Motor Vehicles.’ Read More
March 31, 2022 CSEA members’ quick thinking, actions save lives CSEA members didn’t hesitate to jump into action when a fire broke out at a residential facility in Alden, New York. Read More
September 24, 2021 New part-time library workers join CSEA It took six months of persistence, but 89 part-time library workers in Long Island are now part of CSEA. Welcome. Read More
September 10, 2021 To Build Back Better, we must invest in our children, our families, our caregivers President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better agenda would make big investments in early childhood education, offering children, families and caregivers much-needed support. Read More
September 02, 2021 AFSCME child care provider to Congress: Invest more in early childhood education An AFSCME child care provider from New York state is urging Congress to provide additional support in early childhood education. Read More
July 02, 2021 Early childhood educators in New York’s Hudson Valley vote to join CSEA After years of broken promises from management, fed-up early childhood educators in upstate New York formed a union through CSEA. Read More
April 27, 2021 ‘This is the first step in getting back to normal’ CSEA member Elizabeth Ramos met with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to highlight the extraordinary work of school support personnel during the pandemic. Read More
January 11, 2021 New York child protective services worker was ‘guiding light’ during pandemic CSEA member Valerie Martinez, a social caseworker outside New York City, is a recipient of AFSCME's Never Quit Service Award for her bravery in the face of COVID-19. Read More
December 08, 2020 New York member, a school bus driver, dies following school bus crash We mourn the tragic loss of CSEA member Andy Sanchez, a school bus driver in New York state who died after a work-related crash. Read More
December 07, 2020 Western New Yorkers claim victory for retiree health benefits By banding together with one purpose, AFSCME members in Western New York were able to protect retiree health care – a testament to their solidarity. Read More
November 24, 2020 Western New York workers rally to save retiree health care benefits Members of two local unions in Western NY are fighting back against taking away retiree benefits to cut city costs. Read More
October 15, 2020 As pandemic ravaged New York City region, this morgue worker refused to quit Mike Vikara, a forensic pathologist assistant for the Nassau County, New York, Medical Examiner, is a winner of AFSCME's Never Quit Service Award. Read More
July 21, 2020 From dial-up to digital, CSEA’s Joe Acampora led the way This Never Quit Service Award winner helped lead a New York community from digital dark ages to the high-tech world of today. Read More
March 25, 2020 NY Paramedic: ‘Our Most Immediate Concern is a Shortage of Equipment’ Getting protective equipment is the top priority for a New York paramedic fighting the coronavirus. Read More
March 25, 2020 Corrections, EMS Workers Stress Need for Resources in COVID-19 Fight Corrections and EMS workers demand help from the federal government. Read More
March 24, 2020 School Workers Persevere Through Mixed Signals, Uncertainty CSEA school staff navigate shifting roles during the coronavirus pandemic, yet remain determined to serve. Read More
March 20, 2020 Caring for Kids While Parents Work During the Pandemic is a Valuable Public Service When the parents must work during the pandemic, the value of day care providers like Ronora James becomes amply clear. Read More
March 17, 2020 Members Fighting Coronavirus Pandemic Share Their Stories, Urge Feds to do More Stories of heroism, dedication from AFSCME members fighting the COVID-19 pandemic underscore the need for more federal action. Read More
March 12, 2020 Census 2020: It’s a Big Deal for AFSCME The 2020 Census is a big deal for everyone – especially AFSCME members and the communities we serve. Read More
July 25, 2019 Learning in Limbo Congress needs to fully fund the IDEA program so devoted educators like New York’s Mandy Roberts-Amo can continue to help students with disabilities. Read More
March 20, 2019 We Mourn the Loss of Our CSEA Brother AFSCME mourns the loss of a CSEA Region 5 brother, Dennis “Matt” Howe, a New York state Department of Transportation maintenance worker. Read More
November 30, 2018 CSEA Workers Get Creative, Help FBI Catch Suspected Child Pornographer These CSEA workers would’ve made MacGyver proud for the way they helped the FBI solve a crime. Read More
July 15, 2018 Rise Up and Take Action Paul Blujus, a CSEA (New York state) member, talked an Oregon member into sticking with his union and convinced him to reject the lies and misinformation being spread by the anti-union group, the Freedom Foundation. Read More
May 07, 2018 Calm in a Crisis Never Quit Award winner Bruce Mazzone, a police dispatcher in Oneonta, New York, safely brought an armed confrontation to a peaceful end. Read More
April 06, 2018 City Cited for Safety Violations in CSEA Member's Death The City of Watertown, N.Y., has been cited for safety violations in the death of a CSEA member who worked at a sewage plant. Read More
March 05, 2018 Driver’s Quick Actions Keep Students Safe Quick action by a CSEA member kept 12 students safe after the school bus he was driving developed mechanical problems. Read More
February 12, 2018 Finding a Home in the U.S. Through Her Service to the Community Maria Goldberg and her family, who are from Russia, have made a home for themselves in New York City. And through her job in public service, Maria has found a way to give back to her community. Read More
January 16, 2018 CSEA Member’s Quick Thinking Saves a Life Jay Gonzalez was not just in the right place at the right time, he was also the right person to save a child’s life. Read More
August 03, 2017 Activists Share Ideas, Develop Best Practices to Strengthen AFSCME At the first of many planned AFSCME activist exchanges, 18 activists shared ideas and strategies to strengthen our union. Read More
March 28, 2017 Friday the 13th Redefined for Union Plus American Dream Sweepstakes Winner Frank Valone’s $30,000 grand prize marked the end of the American Dream Sweepstakes sponsored by the Union Plus Credit Card Program. Read More
March 28, 2017 Friday the 13th Redefined for Union Plus American Dream Sweepstakes Winner Frank Valone’s $30,000 grand prize marked the end of the American Dream Sweepstakes sponsored by the Union Plus Credit Card Program. Read More
March 13, 2017 Have Van, Will Travel … Far Twice a week, CSEA member James Boisvert drives a single hearing-impaired student to a school for the deaf – more than 140 miles away and he never quits on the student. Read More
February 02, 2017 ‘Just Do the Best You Can,’ Says AFSCME Never Quit Award Winner CSEA’s JoAnne Veneziano, winner of an AFSCME Never Quit Service Award, “is a source of motivation and inspiration,” said co-worker Adrienne Herbst, who nominated her. Read More
June 02, 2016 CSEA Retiree Finds Second Calling in Local Politics With the help of local labor groups, this AFSCME retiree is running for office. Read More
May 19, 2016 9,300 Phone Calls + 1,400 House Visits Proves CSEA Is AFSCME Strong Members of New York’s CSEA Local 1000 recently signed more than 1,800 Never Quit campaign cards, demonstrating their commitment to their union. Read More
August 28, 2015 Love in the Union: Rick and Rachel Did you find love in your (labor) union? If so, we’d like to hear your story. Read More
May 12, 2015 NY School Bus Driver Honored for Safety Record Barbara DeLong, a school bus driver who cares deeply about the safety of the children in her care, was honored recently as the School Bus Driver of the Year by Dutchess County, New York. Read More
April 10, 2015 Going the Extra Mile: N.Y. Sanitation Workers Save a Life Two sanitation workers from Elmira, New York, Mike Waters and Ed Wood, took time out from their early morning route to save a life. Read More
March 31, 2015 2015 Family Scholarship Winners Congratulations to the 2015 winners of the AFSCME Family Scholarship! Each year the AFSCME Family Scholarship Program provides ten $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors. Read More