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Fighting Back with the Truth
CSEA is under attack by the Freedom Foundation with intentionally deceptive mailers, emails and social media. They want to take your power, time to fight back!
Learn more and hear what CSEA Members are saying at: https://cseany.org/truth
CSEA mourns the loss of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
Our union is mourning the loss of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Dec. 29, 2024, at age 100.
Carter, who served as President from 1977-1981, has a special place in our union’s history. In 1980, he became the first sitting U.S. President to address our union’s Annual Delegates Meeting.
U.S. President Jimmy Carter waves to CSEA delegates while addressing our union’s 70th Annual Delegates Meeting on Oct. 1, 1980.
Seasons Greetings from CSEA!
We wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season, and a Happy New Year!
Stay safe as cold weather hits
Winter is upon us and with it the potential for life-threatening conditions. Cold temperatures and wind can combine to steal body heat which can lead to hypothermia and frostbite. The National Weather Service has created a “wind chill” table to help determine when dangerous cold weather conditions exist. Included on CSEA’s Occupational Safety and Health Department’s Cold Related Illness Fact Sheet is a guide for members for working safely in the cold.
If you believe your employer is not taking proper precautions to protect your safety in the workplace for any reason, notify your local or unit leadership immediately. They can then take appropriate action to address your concerns.
See the Cold Related Illness Fact Sheet
See more CSEA Occupational Safety and Health resources
Screenshot by the National Weather Service (weather.gov)
Governor proposes inflation refund for millions of New Yorkers
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to put money in YOUR pockets with New York’s first-ever inflation refund! Her proposal would send an inflation refund check to 8.6 million New Yorkers.
“This tax rebate is welcome news for CSEA members struggling with their finances,” said CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan. “CSEA applauds Governor Hochul for doing the right thing for the working people of New York.”
NYSHIP announces 2025 plan rates for CSEA active state, Unified Court System employees
The New York State Division of Budget has approved the NYSHIP biweekly premium contribution rates for CSEA active state and Unified Court System employees, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Click on the link below tp find the 2025 health insurance premiums for all NYSHIP plans.
State enrollees wishing to change health insurance options or to enroll in the Opt-Out Program should submit the necessary paperwork to their agency health benefits administrator no later than the Option Transfer Period deadline of December 31, 2024.
The 2025 CSEA Calendar is here!
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114th Annual Delegates Meeting: Moving Forward Together
Here’s another look at the 114th Annual Delegates Meeting!
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Above, Westchester County Local President and Membership Committee Chair Hattie Adams addresses the 114th Annual Delegates Meeting on Friday, October 11.
114th Annual Delegates Meeting honorees
During the 114th Annual Delegates Meeting, CSEA honored outstanding members for their achievements! The honorees are listed below. Congratulations to this year’s honorees!
Nadra Floyd Award: Deborah Maya Melito, President, Babylon School District Clerical Unit
Membership Achievement Award: Catalina Guzman, 4th Vice President, Finger Lakes DDSO Local
Danny Donohue Leadership Awards:
Local Government: Bonnie Peters, President, Chautauqua County Local
State Government: Darlene Devlin, Vice President, Region I Judiciary Local
Private Sector: Aleta Palmer, President, Metz Culinary Management at Erie County Medical Center Local
Polar Cap Award: Long Island Region
PEOPLE Recruiter of the Year: Ali Cottrell
PEOPLE Cup: Central Region
From left, CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan congratulates Long Island Region President Jarvis Brown on the region receiving the Polar Cap Award for raising the most money for the Special Olympics New York through CSEA participation in Polar Plunges. Brown accepted on behalf of the region.
CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan, left, and CSEA PEOPLE Committee Chair Karen Bright, right, congratulate the Central Region on receiving the PEOPLE Cup. Central Region President Kenny Greenleaf, center, accepts the award on behalf of the region.
CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan, left, and Western Region President Steve Healy, right, congratulate Chautauqua County Local President Bonnie Peters for receiving the Danny Donohue Leadership Award – Local Government.
CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan, left, and Long Island Region President Jarvis Brown, right, congratulate Region 1 Judiciary Local Vice President Darlene Devlin, center, for receiving the Danny Donohue Leadership Award – State Government.
From left, CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan and Western Region President Steve Healy pose after Healy accepts the Danny Donohue Leadership Award – Private Sector on behalf of Metz Culinary Management at Erie County Medical Center Local President Aleta Palmer, who was unable to attend.
CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan, left, and CSEA Membership Committee Chair Hattie Adams, right, congratulate Finger Lakes DDSO Local 4th Vice President Catalina Guzman on receiving the Membership Achievement Award.
CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan, left, and CSEA Membership Committee Chair Hattie Adams, right, congratulate Babylon School District Clerical Unit President Deborah Maya Melito, center, on receiving the Nadra Floyd Award for Organizing.
From left, CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan, Central Region President Kenny Greenleaf and CSEA PEOPLE Committee Chair Karen Bright (far right), congratulate SUNY Upstate Local President Ali Cottrell, second from right, on being named the PEOPLE Recruiter of the Year.
SCAM ALERT: Fake Email – All Inclusive Vacation Giveaway
There is a fake email circulating inviting CSEA members to enter a giveaway for an all-inclusive vacation. THIS IS A SCAM. It did not originate from CSEA. It comes from a suspicious email address and attempts to trick members into clicking and giving away personal information. PLEASE DO NOT CLICK ON ANY LINKS. Report it to your IT Department and/or delete it when you see it!
A screenshot of what the email looks like is included here for reference.
State launches campaign to HELP fill public jobs
The New York State Department of Civil Service has launched the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program to help public employers fill critical vacancies.
The state has also kicked off a public awareness campaign to promote public employment and numerous public service career opportunities.
The StateJobsNY website has also been revamped.
As Gov. Kathy Hochul and Civil Service Commissioner Timothy Hogues have noted, the state is working to improve its civil service hiring process, including eliminating barriers to entering civil service, meeting job seekers where they are and seeking diverse talent to public jobs.
CSEA is working in partnership with the Governor and her administration to help recruit and retain public employees.
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli in a screenshot from the recruitment video.
A recruitment message to CSEA from NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli
The State Comptroller’s office is currently hiring for multiple open CSEA positions across New York State.
The office has more than 2,700 public employees statewide who are dedicated to ensuring taxpayer dollars are used effectively and for public good. CSEA members are highly valued members of their team, these positions are open to those who are new to government work or current New York State employees looking for a change.
Watch the video
- View all open positions with the Comptroller’s office in Albany and across the state
- Find Civil Service exam information, including continuous recruitment exams, exams open to the public and promotional exams for state employees
Apply NOW for WDI Child Care Scholarship Program
The Workforce Development Institute (WDI) launched child care scholarships to help working families with the high cost of child care in the Capital District and Western New York.
The average monthly scholarship is $1,000 per child, paid directly to child care providers for full-time care.
Eligibility guidelines apply. Scholarships are open to any resident of Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Monroe and Erie counties working 10 hours or more or is in an education of training program under the maximum eligible income.
CSEA members and families are urged to apply now! This program will go fast. It is open to the public and will end when funding runs out.
Visit WDINY.org/childcare to get an application and complete the prescreen. For questions, email scholarship@wdiny.org.
Download flyer to learn more about the program and eligibility guidelines.
Test your knowledge!
Knowledge is power, and it pays off! Join the fun with our weekly union quiz on the MyCSEA app! First-time winners not only get bragging rights but a FREE exclusive CSEA t-shirt! Download the MyCSEA app today and put your mind to the test!
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New webinar available
CSEA has a brand-new webinar available for activists interested in our governance process, How to properly write and submit proposed resolutions or amendments to CSEA’s Constitution & By-Laws. It will prepare viewers to properly write proposed resolutions and/or amendments to CSEA’s governing documents that, if approved, may be voted on at our Annual Delegates Meeting this October.
Download the Updated My CSEA smartphone app!
We’ve just launched a completely updated version of our popular My CSEA smartphone app, available for both Apple and Android devices, which keeps you even more connected to our union and provides important information about your representation and benefits. It’s all just a touch away!
Show OFF your union pride WITH A CSEA SHIRT!
Visit CSEA’s Merch Mart today to purchase shirts and hats bearing the CSEA logo which are union-made in the USA and offered through our partner Ethix Merch.
Order today and wear them with pride and show off your union colors!
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