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CSEA Legal Services Program
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS / LEGAL SERVICES PLAN
Providing quality legal representation to members and their families at pre-negotiated, discounted rates for personal matters such as a will, health care proxy and power of attorney to protect your legal rights. Illness or disability requiring long-term care can happen at any time to you, your spouse, child or parent, and threaten savings or your home ownership. This provides you access to attorneys who specialize in these areas.
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
If you are injured at work or you have a work-related medical condition (such as a repetitive stress injury like carpal tunnel syndrome) or an occupational disease, notify your employer and see a physician who accepts Workers’ Compensation.
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS
If your physician says you have medical conditions that prevent you from working for at least a year, if you are under retirement age, or even if you are collecting a pension or ready to retire, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDB).
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
If you have been injured in an auto accident outside of work, or from a dog bite, from a non work-related slip and fall or due to a malfunctioning product, you may have a personal injury claim.
VETERANS DISABILITY CLAIM
If you are a veteran and have been denied a service-related medical disability for medical issues such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, effects from Agent Orange or other chemicals, you may have a veterans disability claim.
The CSEA Legal Department oversees the Legal Services Program.
One component of that program is the Taking Care of Business / Legal Services Plan which is a member-only benefit program that provides quality legal representation at pre-negotiated, discounted fees for personal non-injury related matters. For more information, call the CSEA Legal Department at 1-800-342-4146, ext. 1443. A second component of the Legal Services Program is the injury-related legal plan. For over 25 years, CSEA has endorsed the statewide firm of Fine, Olin & Anderman, LLP (FOA) to provide quality attorney representation to members for injury/illness related matters at little or no out-of-pocket costs. For further information, call the CSEA Legal Department at 1-800-342-4146 or FOA directly at 1-800-522-9001.
WE CAN HELP!
just been fired. The part of the job you love
is when you can really make a difference in a person’s life because of actions you decided
to take as a leader. Getting involved to help a member who is obviously having a problem, and helping fix that problem, has rewards that only a true leader can enjoy. That is why we take on leadership positions in CSEA.
Becoming a Region President has been a very big moment in my life. I felt that many years of learning, fighting, listening, caring and being a real leader paid off for me when I was elected to this position. At 66 years old, I am already satisfied that in my life I have done enough to be recognized as a good
family carnival in one local, to show their appreciation for CSEA members. Finally, I would like to conclude by thanking Charisse Seneres for her years working as Region Director here in the Southern Region. I
am sad to lose her, but glad to know that
is because she is taking on a statewide
role, which will allow her talents to have a more widespread impact. While sad to lose Charisse, I couldn’t be happier to welcome Kate Fitzpatrick as our new Region Director. Kate has been a labor relations specialist
here and is a strong unionist whose previous
just talking with others in the workplace. Make sure that each member of your team knows their role in our union moving forward. For me, being honest and open
in my communication has helped me be successful in keeping the team positive and productive. Do not be afraid to ask for help from your team. As I write that sentence, I thought to myself, ‘easier said than done.’
I know that I can sometimes struggle with that idea. As a leader, I must continue to challenge myself and listen to those that give constructive criticism. For me, that has not always been easy, but I hope that you will join me in finding the little nugget of learning, even in criticism that might not always appear to be constructive!
The challenges we face are historic, but I believe in our union and I believe in you!
leader. I am not sure what my future plans will be, however CSEA is a great union and there are possibilities for everybody to go as far as they want as long as they are good.
Remember, good leadership is not only a skill needed by elected officials. You can be a good leader on the job and many of you are. For that, I am grateful at in my position, I do get to meet and speak with so many of you. Thank you.
Respectfully submitted,
Jerry Laricchiuta
Long Island Region President
experience includes the Teamsters and the United Food and Commercial Workers. This year at the ADM, we are emphasizing leadership amongst our members, but our region would not run without strong leaders within our staff.
I wish you all a happy and healthy year ahead. God bless.
Respectfully submitted,
Anthony M. Adamo
Southern Region President
I know that we are stronger than those who want to take our power away. We are more united than those who seek to divide us. We are building for our future. Please do not ever stop!
I hope you know I am here for you. I
will do my best to help empower you and, in turn, I hope you will go back and empower members. That must be how our union runs. I believe in you, us and our union. I hope you hear my words, but more importantly, see my actions. Reach out if I can help. I may not be able to give you what you want, but I will always give you my best.
Respectfully submitted,
Ron Briggs
Capital Region President
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