The budget is due April 1!
1. Budget Deadline Approaching
The final state budget is due on April 1. Negotiations are happening around the clock, as leaders in the State Senate and Assembly seek to find agreement with Governor Hochul. However, the pace appears slow and with the Easter holiday, the budget may be adopted after the deadline. It is expected that housing, along with funding for education, Medicaid and hospitals, will be the main sticking points that delay a final agreement.
2. Keep the Pressure on to Fix Tier 6!
Now that we are entering the final week of budget negotiations, we need to keep the pressure on to ensure that Tier 6 reforms are included in the final budget. Both the Senate and Assembly included Tier 6 reforms in their one-house budgets, so we need them to prioritize these provisions in negotiations with the governor. Send a letter to your legislators here. Get involved and spread the word to let legislators know that we need Tier 6 reform!
3. Federal Budget Progress
This afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending package to fund the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and other programs that were not funded in the previous deal enacted on March 8. The package still needs to be approved by the U.S. Senate and signed by President Biden to take effect. This package must be enacted before midnight tonight to avert a partial government shutdown.
4. Next Week
The State Legislature will be in session on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
5. CSEA Legislative Toolkit
We’re encouraging members to get the word out about our union’s 2023 legislative successes. Click the icons below for informational documents that you can print, share, and post on social media to spread the news!
Ambulance Direct Payments:
Bumping, Retreating and Rehiring Rights:
Civil Service Exam Announcements:
School Workplace Violence Prevention Programs:
Counting Provisional Time Toward Probation: