CSEA Local 436 - About Us

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The Executive Board Members are elected every four years by the members of Local 436. The Executive Board has the power and authority to transact business relative to the members of the local. They also have a fiduciary responsibility to the members of the local as described under Article X, finances.

Local 436's Executive Board are very committed and dedicated with their responsibilities. Some of the board members are also on a variety of other committee's, such as the Labor / Management Committee, Labor Councils, CBTU and many others.

Newly Elected Officers and Board

On July 27, 2009 the newly elected officers and board members where installed by Region 6 Secretary, Dawn Smith.

An innovative Labor-management expedited resolution process at Finger Lakes DDSO was recognized as one of the the Governor's 2005 Workforce champions. The process was started in 2001 with an eye toward streamlining the settlement of disciplinary cases. Since the inception, CSEA has estimated its savings at over $150,000. The facility has also saved a similar amount.

President Donohue and OMRDD Commissioner Thomas Maul attended the recognition ceremony in Albany which honored the Finger Lakes DDSO team. Maul stated that not only is New York's developmental disabilities system a model for the nation but the agency's relationship with CSEA is a model for labor-management working together for quality care.

Union Executives

Kathy Button
President

Enjoy being involved with unions and protecting the rights of the members

CSEA Local 436 is a great local. Members are dedicated in the work they do and only want to be acknowledged for their long hours and care they provide.

Edwin Figueroa
Executive Vice President

Became a union activist back in the early 70's.

I have been an activist since '74 with CSEA in a multitude of capacities - organizing, member representation and an elected officer. I am always willing to go the extra mile for the membership.

I also have a Spanish speaking state job class so my bilingual skills come into play during my everyday duties.

Sean Ledwith
1st Vice President

Newly appointed to the position of 1st Vice President. I enjoy taking an active role in the best Local in New York State

I am currently the chairperson of the By-Laws committee for the Local. I am a trained interrogations representative for the employees of this Local.

Phyllis Matthews
2nd Vice President

I serve on the following committees, Scholarship Committee, and the Region 6 Minority Affairs Committee. In addition I am secretary for the Rochester Chapter of the Coalition for Black Trade Unionist.

Doug Drake
3rd Vice President

I have 27 years experience working for OMRDD, 17 of which has been in a supervisor capacity. I have been working in the union office for about three years.

I have learned allot on the working's of the union and how they protect the rights of the CSEA members.

Some of my goals are to help the members become the best trained and knowledgeable members they can be. I also would like to reinforce that we are our strongest when we stick together as a union.

I also am actively involved with CSEA organizing the private sector.

Steve Hurley
4th Vice President

I am proud to represent and help all the members at Local 436. I am also a active CSEA organizer.

Remember you may have to fight a battle more than one time to win.

Mary Ann Hartnagel
5th Vice President

Mother of 4, also a scout leader for my son's troop in Waterloo. I am also the union steward for North Rd. IRA.

I first became a union rep and was involved in the Political Action Committee. "No Turnkey" was the major issue at the time.

I am now very active in organizing.

Dan Stone
Treasury

I have been with CSEA for 24 plus years. I have been representing CSEA Local 436 members for the past seven years.

In July of 2005 I became the locals treasurer. I have worked part-time in the CSEA Local 436 office for the past three plus years.

I am on two committees representing CSEA, Labor/Management and Organization. I continue to look forward in working with and representing you when there are contractual rights issues.