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Technology helps keep our union strong
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only changed the way members provide essential services to our communities, but how our union provides services to the members.
To provide services to Retiree members and abide by social distancing, we are relying on videoconference, teleconference and more technology to provide services, a change for many activists who may prefer more traditional face-to-face contact with members.
CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan is urging members to conduct meetings via videoconference
or teleconference. Many of our union’s planned in-person meetings this year have been canceled or postponed, including our in-person Retiree Delegates Meeting that was scheduled later this summer.
Our CSEA Retiree Executive Committee, along with Sullivan and Retiree Program Specialist Christine Meehan, recently held
their first-ever virtual meeting using Microsoft Teams.
“I thought the virtual meeting went very well and it was great to ‘see’ as many people as we could,” said Florida State North Local 952 President Joan Reinhart. “I still prefer Zoom as I think it is more user friendly.”
Over the past several years, CSEA has upgraded our union’s own technology to better serve members in a rapidly changing world.
CSEA is increasingly using remote meetings, webinars, online trainings and electronic communications such as frequent email blasts to members. Some of our online training programs are open to Retiree members.
The CSEA WORK Institute
is offering health and wellness webinars to Retiree members through a partnership with Balancing Life’s Issues. Topics include nutrition, sleep, exercise
CSEA’s Retiree Executive Committee recently held its first virtual meeting. Clockwise, from top left, Retiree Program Specialist Christine Meehan; Florida State North Local 952 President Joan Reinhart; CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan, who is reviewing the agenda; Rochester Area Retirees Local 912 President Bernie Giambra; Retiree Executive Committee Chair Millie Lucas; Retiree Executive Committee Vice Chair Charlotte Adkins and Florida State East Local 951 President Ellen Misita.
and interpersonal relations. To learn more or to request access, visit https://balancinglifesissues. com/csea-lp/.
As Retiree members, you have access to webinars on various estate planning and health
care topics that are presented by Herzog Law Firm. To learn more and see a list of available
programs, visit https://herzoglaw. com/estate-medicaid-planning- seminars.
Another advance is our “My CSEA” app for mobile devices, which includes union news, event calendars and access to important leadership information union officers need to represent members from anywhere.
YRoles of Retiree Local officers
ou may be retired, but you can the number of elective offices and
still play an active role in our specific responsibilities may vary
Vice President: The Vice President’s duties are those assigned by the President or the Executive Board of the Local. If the President is unable to act, the Vice President shall perform the duties of the President, as Acting President.
Please note that some locals may have more than one vice president.
Secretary: The Secretary is the custodian of all records, exclusive of financial records, and papers
of the Local. The Secretary gives notice of all meetings and keeps
a complete and accurate record
of all proceedings. The Secretary furnishes to the Treasurer copies of all motions regarding Local funds.
Treasurer: The Treasurer is the custodian of all Local funds. The Treasurer keeps a true and accurate record of all receipts and disbursements and files an itemized report annually with the Local.
At the request of the Local Executive Board, the Treasurer informs membership as to how the Local’s funds are invested, used or encumbered.
Before January 1 of each year, the Treasurer files an annual report for the preceding fiscal year with the Statewide Treasurer that states income, expenditures, investments and funds available to the Local.
union.
One of the best ways to help
keep our union strong and protect our retirement security is to get involved in our union. One great way to do this is by running for a CSEA Retiree Local office.
CSEA has 21 Retiree Locals across New York state and three locals in Florida. Members are the ones who make a difference, but we need you to get involved.
Ever wonder what a CSEA Retiree Local officer does? Here is a description. For more detailed information, please review the CSEA Local Constitution for Retirees and the CSEA Financial Standards Code. Please note that
by Retiree Local. To learn more, contact CSEA Headquarters at (800) 342-4146, ext. 1220.
President: The Local President is the responsible and chief administrative officer of the Local and presides at all meetings of the Local and of the Local Executive Board. The President, with the approval of a majority of the Local Executive Board, appoints all local committees. The President shall be a member, ex-officio, of all local committees except the Audit Committee.
The President ensures that all Local officers perform their respective duties.
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