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Why it matters that we count!
ALBANY — At the start of every decade, our country conducts an official count of who lives where through the U.S. Census Bureau.
Why should it matter to CSEA members that the Census count happens this year?
The answer, as usual, comes mostly down to dollars and cents.
counted, New York loses $2,000 per person per year for 10 years.
To put that into perspective, the 2010 Census only counted 69 percent of our state’s population. That’s
a huge loss of money that could have been used to fund the vital services we provide and the jobs our
members perform. To put it simply, a more accurate Census
count can translate into job security for
us and future job opportunities in
our communities. “New York
can’t afford to lose any federal
funding, so we all have an important
stake in an accurate census,”
CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan said.
Tina Williams, a field manager at the U.S. Census Bureau, speaks about
the importance of the 2020 Census to Fulton-Montgomery Retirees Local members. Listening at left are Fulton-Montgomery Retirees Local Executive Vice President Al Hayes and Local President Grace Bevington-Eglin.
Some might think the Census is just
a way to draw
up political
districts and determine how many political representatives represent
certain areas.
Yes, that’s one
part of it, but
not the most important part
for us.
The bigger picture,
for CSEA members working in government, is that the services we provide are largely funded by federal funding to our state and localities.
It actually makes up more than a third of our state budget, and it’s estimated that for every person NOT
how important an accurate count is to our work and home lives. CSEA is also letting members who wish to supplement their income know that the Census Bureau is currently hiring workers to assist in getting the count done.
We’ll also highlight what’s new in the Census count, most notably that for the first time ever, people will be able to be counted online, as well as by phone, mail or in person. For those without internet access who wish to use the online option, community portals will be
available at local libraries, as well as SUNY, CUNY and community college campuses.
The Census count begins on
April 1, and every household should receive a postcard with instructions on how to fill out your Census forms by that date.
If you have questions about the census, you can visit 2020census.gov for information.
If your CSEA unit, local or section would like a presentation on the 2020 Census, please contact your region’s Political Action Coordinator.
United States Census
2020
“We all want to ensure New York gets its fair share,
and we will do our part to share information and help make sure everyone is counted.”
Over the next several months, CSEA will be talking with our members about the importance of participating in the Census and
On the cover, New
York State Psychiatric Institute Local members, from left, Giselle Thomas, a food service worker; Seney Batista, environmental services worker; and Rebecca Justiniano, a mental health therapy aide; urge members to participate in the 2020 U.S. Census. (Photo by David Galarza)
Join the 2020 U.S. Census team
Join the 2020 U.S. Census team and be a Census taker.
Census jobs offer weekly pay, flexible hours, and even pay you during training. In addition, the U.S. Census Bureau is committed to hiring Census takers to work in your own community.
By becoming a Census taker, you can support your community while getting paid to do it.
Learn more, including how to apply, by visiting 2020census.gov/jobs
United States Census 2020
The U.S. Census Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Making Workers Count
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BeCounted!
INFORMATIONAL COPY
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economics and Statistics Administration U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
This is the official questionnaire for this address.
It is quick and easy to respond, and your answers are protected by law.
Para completar el cuestionario en español, dele la vuelta y complete el lado verde.
Start here OR go online at [url removed] Use a blue or black pen.
to complete your 2020 Census questionnaire.
Before you answer Question 1, count the people living in this house, apartment, or mobile home using our guidelines.
2. Were there any additional people staying here on April 1, 2020 that you did not include in Question 1?
Mark IKJ all that apply.
• Count all people, including babies, who live and sleep here most of the time.
Children, related or unrelated, such as newborn babies, grandchildren, or foster children
• If no one lives and sleeps at this address most of the time, go online at [url removed] or call the number on page 8.
Relatives, such as adult children, cousins, or in-laws Nonrelatives, such as roommates or live-in babysitters People staying here temporarily
No additional people
The census must also include people without a permanent place to live, so:
• If someone who does not have a permanent place to live is staying here on April 1, 2020, count that person.
3. Is this house, apartment, or mobile home — Mark KIJ ONE box. Owned by you or someone in this household with a mortgage
or loan? Include home equity loans.
The Census Bureau also conducts counts in institutions and other places, so:
Owned by you or someone in this household free and clear (without a mortgage or loan)?
• Do not count anyone living away from here, either at college or in the Armed Forces.
Rented?
• Do not count anyone in a nursing home, jail, prison, detention facility, etc., on April 1, 2020.
Occupied without payment of rent?
• Leave these people off your questionnaire, even if they will return to live here after they leave college, the nursing home, the military, jail, etc. Otherwise, they may be counted twice.
4. What is your telephone number?
1. How many people were living or staying in this house, apartment, or mobile home on April 1, 2020?
We will only contact you if needed for official Census Bureau business.
Telephone Number
Number of people =
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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY