Thanks for visiting our Region web page! CSEA’s Western Region covers 14 Western New York counties, supporting workers in more than 80 locals and 220 units in state government, local government, school districts, library systems, public authorities and the private sector. The region has approximately 46,000 members.

For our inaugural Local of the Month, CSEA Western Region 6 is recognizing Local 601, SUNY Brockport for the launch of their very own health and safety task force. Local 601 President Sarah Bensley said she and her fellow members recognized a need for systemic health and safety changes at SUNY Brockport and wanted to see the employees who are impacted every day by these policies be the ones to enact change and to hold their employer accountable to maintaining the health and safety of its employees.

“In two short months, they were able to prioritize something serious on campus,” said interim CSEA Western Region Occupational Health and Safety Specialist Josh Kemp.

Kemp praised Local 601 members for their ambition and advocacy for themselves and their fellow members. “The people who do the work are the ones recognizing the hazards,” he said.

September was the first meeting of the task force–which is only a small facet of the committee, which will be meeting this month to further discuss health and safety standards and existing violations.

“I’m incredibly proud of the members at SUNY Brockport for identifying and addressing the need for action when it comes to health and safety on their campus,” said CSEA Western Region President Steve Healy. “Member safety has always been a top priority here at CSEA and we look forward to working with Sarah Bensley and her team to ensure the safety of each and every member on campus.”

To nominate a local or unit within CSEA Western Region 6 for consideration as Local/Unit of the Month, please fill out this form.

Photo Caption: Back to front, left to right: Cameron Forsythe, Sondra Aman, Scott Bennett, Sarah Bensley and Theresa Martinez–CSEA members of the recently formed SUNY Brockport Health and Safety Task Force.

November 12: Veterans Day Ceremony

December 3: Buffalo Polar Plunge

December 17: Wreath Ceremony

January 27-29, 2023: Region Conference

February 5, 2023: Rochester Polar Plunge

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