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Dreaming of a debt-free future?
Erase your student debt
Student Debt Relief Clinics are available!
Lower Your Payments and Enroll in Public Service Loan Forgiveness Today!
Are you a student or public employee with federal student loans? Join us for a Student Debt Relief workshop and learn how to get
on track to eliminate your student debt. You may even qualify for a federal program that FORGIVES the student debt of long-term public workers! These sessions are free, but space is
limited and registration is required.
The workshops are provided by CSEA and
AFSCME. For more information about upcoming workshops in your area, contact CSEA’s Education and Training Department at 1-800-342-4146, ext. 1332 or email zachary.cunningham@cseainc.org.
The AFSCME
FREE COLLEGE BENEFIT
brings a college degree within your reach.
AFSCME and Eastern Gateway Community College are offering the chance to earn an online degree from an accredited school with no out- of-pocket expense. A college degree can be your pathway to new opportunities, greater responsibility, and more earning power.
Learn More at freecollege.afscme.org
Retiring soon?
Join a
Considering retirement? CSEA locals may pay the first year of CSEA Retiree dues.
Our efforts through the
years have protected public pensions and Social Security against assaults by shortsighted politicians who want to dismantle the system that protects your standard of living.
These days, you can’t take anything for granted. You need your union to protect what you have and likewise, we need you to maintain strength in numbers. Dues can be deducted directly from your pension check.
Retiree local!
Here is what you get:
• Representation at the
federal, state and local government levels to protect your interests;
• Membership in a CSEA Retiree Local, as well as AFSCME Retiree Local 1000;
• Local retiree meetings to socialize and get updates on retirement benefits;
• Subscriptions to publications, including the CSEA Retiree News; and
• Member-only benefits that can save you money on many consumer needs.
To learn more, visit cseany.org/retiree-members or on Facebook: facebook.com/cseanyretirees
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