1. Budget Negotiations Continue – Extenders Passed
This week, legislators passed extenders to keep the state government running until May 18. Despite the governor announcing a budget deal, a final agreement has still not been reached. In addition, the legislative session is scheduled to end on June 4. The lateness of the budget will make it increasingly difficult for the legislature to act on other legislation before the end of session, including several CSEA priorities.
2. Take Action: Fairness for Injured Probation Officers
CSEA probation officers are fighting for equity, and they need your support. If a probation officer is injured on the job, they receive only workers’ compensation benefits. This is despite the fact probation officers are law enforcement officials, while other law enforcement professionals, including police officers and correction officers, receive full pay when injured in the line of duty.
CSEA is fighting to give counties the option to provide these benefits to probation officers, but the state legislature must pass legislation to make that possible.
Send an email to your state senator and assembly member and urge them to pass this legislation before the end of the session using the link.
3. Primary Elections — June 23
We need to vote for Tom DiNapoli on June 23!
Tom has been our friend for many years. He has guarded our pension funds from those who would use our money for their own purposes. If you are a registered Democrat, get to the polls and vote to protect your pension. Vote for Tom DiNapoli and ask your members to do the same. Get involved using this link and for a comprehensive look at the victories we’ve shared with Tom, use this link.
For a list of all endorsed candidates, visit our website. Please make sure to check your registration status or register before the deadline.
Important Dates to Know:
- June 8 — Deadline to change your address for the primary
- June 13 — Last day to register to vote
- June 13–21 — Early voting period
- June 22 — Deadline to request a mail-in ballot
- June 23 — Primary Election Day and final day to submit mail-in ballots
4. School District Elections
School district elections and budget votes are Tuesday, May 19. Because turnout is typically low, CSEA members can have an outsized impact on helping pass school budgets and electing CSEA-supported school board candidates.
CSEA has made several endorsements in the upcoming school district elections on May 19. Be sure to visit our website to view endorsements in your region and support CSEA-backed candidates and school budgets.
5. Next Week
The State Legislature is scheduled to meet Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Another budget extender must pass by Monday to ensure state employees on the Administration payroll are paid on time.
6. 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 our summary of the 2025 legislative session.
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