To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 1 office at 631-600-4800.

Local Government Discipline and Interrogation- Rochester (Region 6) **

In this basic workshop, participants will review the elements of their contract disciplinary procedure and/or Civil Service Law Section 75, the categories of discipline and the basic steps and rights of union representatives and employees in disciplinary interrogations. Completion of this workshop complies with the disciplinary training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions’ Article V, Section 6. Participants must complete this workshop and be designated by their Local/Unit President to represent members in the disciplinary process.

Tuesday, April 1, and Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Call (585) 272-0800 to register.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1726

**Must attend both days

To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 2 office at 646-527-6500.

**Must attend both days

To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 3 office at 845-831-1000.

There are currently no trainings scheduled. 

**Must attend both days

To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 4 office at 518-782-4400.

There are currently no trainings scheduled. 

**Must attend both days

To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 5 office at 315-433-0050.

There are currently no trainings scheduled. 

**Must attend both days

To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 6 office at 716-799-8040.

** Must attend both days

TO REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL WEBINARS USE THE INCLUDED LINK OR CALL YOUR REGION
Region 1 – (631) 462-0030   Region 4 – (518) 782-4400
Region 2 – (212) 406-2156   Region 5 – (800) 559-7975
Region 3 – (845) 831-1000   Region 6 – (716) 691-6555

It’s Not Grieveable, Now What?

Many grievance representatives say their most difficult task is communicating with members who believe they have a legitimate grievance when a thorough investigation shows otherwise.  While it can be hard to share this news, we must always remember that the grievance process is just one way to address our members’ issues.  In this webinar, you will:

1. Learn how to explain the results of a grievance investigation
2. Identify available alternatives to solve an issue outside of a grievance
3. Create a plan to execute your chosen alternative

If you are a Local/Unit Officer or grievance representative, this online class is for you!  It is especially useful for those who have recently completed CSEA’s two-part grievance representation workshop.

Tuesday, April 15, 12 pm to 1 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1748

The 7 Tests of Just Cause

In this webinar, you will learn about the seven tests management must meet in order to discipline an employee.  This will be especially useful for members who have already taken a Discipline and Interrogation workshop from the Education and Training department.  Attendance of this workshop does not meet officers’ and discipline representatives’ Discipline & Interrogation training requirement.

This workshop is open to all CSEA Members.

Wednesday, April 23, 6 pm to 7 pm (Rescheduled from April 16)

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1758

Inside the Time and Attendance Process

This advanced workshop is designed to provide State Government bargaining unit officers and disciplinary representatives with basic knowledge and skills necessary to represent members under the Article 33 Time and Attendance Procedure. In this workshop participants will review the elements of Article 33.5 and discuss basic steps and rights of union representatives and employees under this procedure with a focus on Settlements and the Hearing Process. Participants must complete this workshop and be designated by their Local/Unit President to represent members under this procedure.

This workshop is for State Government bargaining unit officers and disciplinary representatives that have completed the CSEA State Government Discipline and Interrogation Workshop and are designated to represent members under Article 33 Time and Attendance Procedure.

April 21 (Mon) and 22 (Tue), 6 pm to 8 pm**

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1746

Public Speaking Workshop

Are you worried that you’ll go blank before an audience? Or are you just looking for tips to improve your oral presentations? In this workshop participants will review the elements of creating and delivering a short presentation designed to move people to action.

April 29 (Tue) and 30 (Wed), 12 pm to 2 pm**

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1745

 

**This is a 2-part workshop, must participate in both parts to receive credit

Local Government Discipline and Interrogation RECERTIFICATION

This workshop is for officers and activists in Local Government, NYS Authorities and Canals bargaining units who have completed the basic Local Government Discipline workshop. Participants will have an opportunity to review their role and employee rights within the disciplinary process and practice their skills in preparing and representing members during disciplinary interrogations. Completion of this workshop will ensure compliance with the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions’ Article 5, Section 6. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to represent members in the disciplinary process.

Tuesday, May 6, from 6 pm to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1765

 

State Government Discipline and Interrogation RECERTIFICATION

This workshop is designed for New York State bargaining unit (ASU, ISU, OSU, DMNA) officers and activistswho have completed the basic State Government Discipline workshop. Participants will have an opportunity to review their role and employee rights, and practice their skills in preparing and representing members in interrogations under Article 33.  Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to represent members in the disciplinary process. Please bring your contract to this workshop.

Wednesday, May 7, from 6 pm to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1766

 

Weingarten Rights: What You Need to Know Webinar

In this brief webinar, you will learn about how to protect and enforce your right (known as Weingarten rights) to union representation when faced with an investigatory interview. An investigatory interview occurs when a supervisor questions an employee to obtain information that could be used as a basis for discipline or when a supervisor asks an employee to defend her or his conduct. Attendance of this workshop does not meet officers’ and discipline representatives’ Discipline & Interrogation training requirement.

Thursday, May 8, from 12 pm to 1 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1767

 

Advanced Grievance: Power in Numbers

Want to identify issues that present organizing opportunities and plan strategic campaigns that use escalating tactics to pressure management into improving the workplace? This workshop will cover the importance of one-on-one conversations, small meetings, and rank-and-file activism in establishing the foundation of a thriving union. Completion of this workshop does not comply with the grievance representation training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions’ Article V, Section 6.

This workshop is open to CSEA Officers and activists who have completed the 2-part basic grievance representation workshop.

May 19 (Mon) and May 20 (Tue), from 6 pm to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1768

 

Conducting Successful Meetings

Much of the business of the union is done during meetings–general membership meetings, executive board meetings, committee meetings, steward meetings and many other types of meetings. In order for these meetings to be productive and useful, the leaders and participants of the meetings must be aware of some basic information. In this workshop, we will identify the characteristics of successful meetings, examine the different types of meetings held within the union context, learn the basics of parliamentary procedure, and practice meeting preparation and participation techniques.

Wednesday, May 21, from 12 pm to 2 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1769

 

Private Sector Discipline: Representing Members in Interrogations

Would you like to learn how to build a stronger union? Do you want to know what is required to represent your brothers and sisters effectively? In this webinar, you will review the elements of your contractual disciplinary procedure and your rights as union representatives in interrogations/investigatory interviews. Also learn how to defend the rights of members in interrogations/investigatory interviews and how to distinguish between an interrogation/investigatory interview and other supervisory discussions that do not entitle workers to union representation.

This workshop is for private sector local officers and activists.

Thursday, May 22, from 6 pm to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1770

 

Grievance Representation Recertification

This workshop is designed for officers and activists who have completed the basic grievance representation workshop. In this interactive workshop, participants will practice reviewing fact patterns, conduct a grievance investigation, apply applicable contract language, and discuss the basics of presenting a grievance to management. Completion of this workshop will ensure compliance with the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions’ Article 5, Section 6.

This workshop is for ALL State, Local Government and Private Sector bargaining unit officers and activists who have completed the two-part basic grievance representation workshop.

Tuesday, May 27, from 12 pm to 2 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1771

 

Contract Negotiations: Team Training

This interactive workshop is designed for local government and private sector officers and activists who wish to develop a strategy for the Contract Negotiating Team that accompanies the Labor Relations Specialist to the bargaining table to negotiate the bargaining unit’s collective bargaining agreement.

May 28 (Wed) and May 29 (Thu), from 6 to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1772

 

**This is a 2-part workshop, must participate in both parts to receive credit

(Zoom links for Education and Training Webinar are sent from education.training@no-reply.zoom.us)