We are a local of CSEA Inc. CSEA Inc is the local 1000 of the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees which is a very powerful union under AFL-CIO.

Our new Local 844 President Ernest Fritz

Congratulations goes out to our former Local 844 President Billy Riccaldo for becoming the President of CSEA Southern Region 3.We are happy to have our new president Ernest Fritz step up and lead us into the future. We would also like to congratulate Brian Spillman and Diane Coady for their new positions of 1st Vice President and 2nd Vice President repectively. Also we would like to welcome aboard our new Secretary Tatiana Dolinsky. Good luck to all for a prosperous 2008.

As working men and women -- every one and every where -- we are our greatest resource. We organize and represent workers to ensure our voice is heard, our place at the table is kept and the American dream is ours in the 21st century. As a labor union, we hold these values as our working principles:

Honesty: We are honest with ourselves and each other.

Inclusiveness: Every group, every idea is welcomed.

Full Participation: We encourage and expect full participation in all union matters.

Respect: We respect each other and honor our differences.

Diversity: We celebrate our diversity and use it to strengthen us.

Open Communications: We listen and provide for open communication across all parts of our union and in all directions.

Accountability: We are accountable for our actions and decisions.

Fiscal Responsibility:We conduct our business in a fiscally sound manner.

As a labor union, we are committed to union democracy and we follow these values with integrity.