Four Important Bills Signed!
1. CSEA-Supported Bills Signed
Several CSEA-supported bills were signed by Governor Hochul this week, including:
- S.8557 (Jackson) / A.9386 (Pheffer Amato), which requires that any time spent as a provisional employee be counted toward time required for a promotional exam.
- A.6146-B (Buttenschon) / S.5500-B (Skoufis), which requires all public employees to be provided notice whenever an employer responds to a Freedom of Information Law request for such employee’s disciplinary record.
- S.8216-A (Jackson) / A.8876 (Pheffer Amato), which allows individuals who are within 12 months of meeting the age or education requirements of a given civil service job to take an exam for that position.
- S.8551 (Jackson) / A.9349 (Pheffer Amato), which requires the New York State Department of Civil Service to review civil service exams every five years and update them as necessary.
Each of these bills went into effect on September 4, 2024.
2. Molinaro for Congress
CSEA is proud to endorse Marc Molinaro, who is running for a second term in the 19th Congressional District. Marc Molinaro is ranked as the 2nd most bipartisan member of the entire Congress, including the House and Senate. Before his time in Congress, he was elected to three terms as the Dutchess County Executive, where he worked together with CSEA to weather the difficult economic times of the early- to mid-2010s, successfully negotiating multiple CBAs while avoiding layoffs or downsizing county government. He joined bipartisan lobbying efforts as County Executive to successfully convince Congress to pass the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA), which was an enormous investment into state and local governments in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, saving countless public jobs and services. If you are interested in volunteering with this campaign or on other CSEA-priority races, visit cseany.org/vote.
3. Get Ready to Vote
The General Election is on November 5! There are many important races on the ballot, including the U.S. President, all members of Congress, a U.S. Senate seat, and all members of the State Senate and Assembly. Here are the important dates to remember:
- The last day to register to vote is October 26, 2024. You can register online here.
- The last day request an absentee ballot is October 26, 2024. You can do so here.
- Early voting begins on October 26, 2024 and runs through November 3, 2024. Find your early voting location here.
- Election Day is November 5, 2024. Find your polling place here. This is also the final day to postmark your absentee ballot.
4. Remembering September 11
As we approach the anniversary of September 11, we take a moment to reflect on the profound impact this day has had on our nation. It serves as a solemn reminder of the thousands of lives lost, five of whom were CSEA members: Yvette Anderson, Florence Cohen, Harry Goody, Marian “Marty” Hrycak and Dorothy Temple. This day also serves as a reminder of our nation’s resilience in the face of tragedy. We honor the memory of those who perished and the countless individuals who came together in the aftermath, demonstrating the strength of our communities. Let us unite in remembrance and commitment to fostering a spirit of solidarity and hope as we carry forward the lessons learned from that fateful day.
5. CSEA Legislative Toolkit
We’re encouraging members to get the word out about our legislative successes. Click the icons below for informational documents that you can print, share, and post on social media to spread the news. You can also check out CSEA’s summary of the 2024-2025 Enacted Budget here.
Tier 6 Reform:
Updating Civil Service Exams:
Counting Provisional Time Toward Promotions:
Employee Notice of Records Disclosure:
Minimum Age & Education Requirements for Exams: