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Indeed, 25 unfilled board seats in the 2024 election required far less than the proposed 100 limit. One seat required just five signatures.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING THIS AMENDMENT BEFORE THE DELEGATES,
ON BEHALF OF THE COMMITTEE, I MOVE THE ADOPTION OF THIS AMENDMENT. THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS A “NO” VOTE.
Proposal 3
The following By-Laws proposal was submitted by Robert Schweit of Local 860:
ARTICLE VI – Committees
Sections 1-3. Text Remains the Same.
Section 4. SPECIAL AND AD HOC COMMITTEES. The Special Committees of the Association shall
be as follows: 1) Audit; 2) Human Rights; 3) Memorial Scholarship Fund; 4) Memorial Plaque; 5) Committee on Minority Issues; 6) Local Government Social Services Committee; 7) Local Government Health Services Committee; 8) Local Government Probation Committee; 9) Local Government Schools Committee; 10) Local Government Public Safety Committee; 11) Local Government Municipal
Services and Facilities Committee; 12) LGBTQ+; 13)...
Rest of Article Remains the Same.
EXPLANATION: “The LGBT Committee should be renamed to LGBTQ+ to be more inclusive
and consistent with current trends. This would also be consistent with Governor Hochul’s 2024 Proclamation for LGBTQ+ Pride Month.”
The Committee supports this proposal for the reasons stated by the proposer, and practically a matter of housekeeping.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING THIS AMENDMENT BEFORE THE DELEGATES,
ON BEHALF OF THE COMMITTEE, I MOVE THE ADOPTION OF THIS AMENDMENT. THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS A “YES” VOTE.
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All correspondence has been reviewed regarding
proposed amendments to the Statewide Constitution or Statewide By-Laws received by the Committee as of the constitutional deadlines. We will meet on an as-needed basis for any subdivision constitutional proposals.
The Committee wishes to acknowledge and thank former Committee Chair Todd Schmidt and members Alfred Lane, Jim Jackson, Denise Szymura, Cindy Gallicchio, Brian Spillman, and Nancy Ianson for their service.
The Committee also wishes to thank its officer liaison, staff advisor and coordinator for their guidance, attention and hard work.
Respectfully submitted, Ian Spencer, Chair, Region 5 George Storm, Region 1 Ajani Williams, Region 2 John Wagner, Region 3 Stacey Baldwin-Deyo, Region 4 Michele Martin, Region 5 Kathy Zabinski, Region 5, Retiree Representative Bob Learn, Region 6 Richard Bebo, Officer Liaison Daren J. Rylewicz, Staff Advisor Amee Camp, Staff Coordinator
Resolutions proposed for CSEA’s Annual Delegates Meeting
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS for consideration by delegates participating in CSEA’s 114th Annual Delegates Meeting. If you wish to see copies of any resolution, please contact your delegate.
1. Condemning political violence and calling for unity
Submitted by President Mary E. Sullivan, Executive Vice President Ron Briggs, Secretary Richard Bebo, Treasurer Nicole Meeks, Region 1 President Jarvis Brown, Region 2 President Lester Crockett, Region 3 President Anthony Adamo, Region 4 President Shana Davis, Region 5 President Kenny Greenleaf and Region 6 President Steve Healy.
This resolution calls for CSEA to condemn all acts of political violence, which are detrimental
to democratic processes and the well-being of society. The resolution also calls for union members to emphasize and demonstrate the importance
of peaceful discourse and solidarity, specifically
by engaging in constructive dialogue, respecting differing opinions and working together for the betterment of all working people.
The Resolutions Committee recommends this resolution be adopted as written.
2. Supporting the “Equal Rights” Amendment in New York
Submitted by President Mary E. Sullivan, Executive Vice President Ron Briggs, Secretary Richard Bebo, Treasurer Nicole Meeks, Region 1 President Jarvis
Brown, Region 2 President Lester Crockett, Region 3 President Anthony Adamo, Region 4 President Shana Davis, Region 5 President Kenny Greenleaf and Region 6 President Steve Healy.
Our union is resolving to support the state’s “equal rights” legislation, which would amend
the state constitution to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, and pregnancy outcomes.
CSEA must emphasize the importance of protecting all individuals from discrimination, and our union will support and advocate for equal protection and justice for all New Yorkers.
The Resolutions Committee recommends this resolution be adopted as written.
3. Restore dignity of civil service and public workers
Submitted by President Mary E. Sullivan, Executive Vice President Ron Briggs, Secretary Richard Bebo, Treasurer Nicole Meeks, Region 1 President Jarvis Brown, Region 2 President Lester Crockett, Region 3 President Anthony Adamo, Region 4 President Shana Davis, Region 5 President Kenny Greenleaf and Region 6 President Steve Healy.
This resolution calls for CSEA to restore dignity and rights for civil service and public workers
by creating an internal organizing-inspired political program that is centered on issue-based
conversations with members where they work and live. This program would educate members and increase the political power of working people. The resolution also calls for our union to take the initiative in working with other unions to advocate for laws, elect leaders who will improve working people’s lives, advocate for workplace dignity and secure social equity.
The Resolutions Committee recommends this resolution be adopted as written.
4. Calling for more improvements to Pension Tiers 5 and 6
Submitted by President Mary E. Sullivan, Executive Vice President Ron Briggs, Secretary Richard Bebo, Treasurer Nicole Meeks, Region 1 President Jarvis Brown, Region 2 President Lester Crockett, Region 3 President Anthony Adamo, Region 4 President Shana Davis, Region 5 President Kenny Greenleaf and Region 6 President Steve Healy.
CSEA is calling on the Governor, New York State Senate and New York State Assembly to prioritize further reforms to Tiers 5 and 6 during the 2025- 2026 legislative session to make retirement benefits more equitable for all public employees and to further recruitment and retention efforts in the state and local governments.
The Resolutions Committee recommends this resolution be adopted as written.
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