In-Person Labor Education Workshops
The CSEA Education and Training Department offers a wide range of labor education workshops for CSEA activists. These workshops are designed to develop and teach the distinctive skills required to negotiate contracts, administer contracts, represent bargaining unit members and build and strengthen our union.
In-person workshop schedule
To register for workshops, please call the Region 1 office at 631-600-4800.
Download PDF of current workshops in Long Island Region 1
-Local Government / Private Sector Grievance Representation- Commack (Region 1) **
In this basic workshop participants will learn how to work with their contract; examine the grievance procedure; and understand their role and responsibility as a grievance representative. Completion of this workshop complies with the grievance representation training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions Article V, Section 6. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to process grievances in CSEA. Please bring your contract to this workshop.
Wednesday, July 15, and Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Call (631) 462-0030 to register.
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2350
-Local Government Discipline and Interrogation
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.
Saturday, July 25th, 2026, from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
Call (631) 462-0030 to register.
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2351
** This is a two part workshop. You must complete both sessions to receive credit.
To register for workshops, please call the Region 2 office at 646-527-6500.
Download PDF of current workshops in Metropolitan Region 2
State Government Grievance- STATEN ISLAND (Region 2)**
In this basic workshop participants will learn how to work with their contract; examine the grievance procedure; and understand their role and responsibility as a grievance representative. Completion of this workshop complies with the grievance representation training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions Article V, Section 6. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to process grievances in CSEA.
Wednesday, June 10 , and Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2234
Call: (212) 406-2156 to register.
** This is a two part workshop. You must complete both sessions to receive credit.
To register for workshops, please call the Region 3 office at 845-831-1000.
Download PDF of current workshops in Southern Region 3
STEWARD- New City (Region 3)
The strength of our Union rests with the recruitment and education of new activists, often in the role of Steward. This two-part workshop provides the skills that are needed to carry out the responsibilities of the Steward, including: communicating, organizing, and leading employees in the workplace. This workshop is designed for Local/Unit Officers, Stewards, Activists and Grievance Representatives who are interested in building and strengthening the union. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified Stewards in CSEA.
Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2241
Call (845) 831-1000 to register.
Local Government Discipline and Interrogation- NEW CITY (Region 3)**
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.
Wednesday, June 24 , and Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2242
Call (845) 831-1000 to register.
- State Government Grievance- BEACON
In this basic workshop participants will learn how to work with their contract; examine the grievance procedure; and understand their role and responsibility as a grievance representative. Completion of this workshop complies with the grievance representation training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions Article V, Section 6. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to process grievances in CSEA.
Tuesday, July 21 and Thursday, July 22, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Call: (845) 831-1000 to register.
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2352
- LGPSG-BEACON
In this basic workshop participants will learn how to work with their contract; examine the grievance procedure; and understand their role and responsibility as a grievance representative. Completion of this workshop complies with the grievance representation training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions Article V, Section 6. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to process grievances in CSEA. Please bring your contract to this workshop.
Tuesday, August 11 and Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Call: (845) 831-1000 to register.
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2353
- State Government Discipline and Interrogation-BEACON
This workshop is designed to provide State bargaining unit officers and activists with the skills needed to effectively represent members in the disciplinary process. Participants will review the elements of their contract disciplinary procedure; identify the categories of discipline and how to investigate disciplinary grievances; distinguish the difference between an interview and an interrogation; and recognize employee/union rights and limitations within the discipline and interrogation process. Completion of this workshop complies with the disciplinary training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions’ Article V, Section 6. Activists must complete this workshop and be designated by their Local/Unit President to represent members in the disciplinary process.
Wednesday, August 19 and Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Call: (845) 831-1000 to register.
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2354
- Local Government Discipline and Interrogation BEACON
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.
Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Call: (845) 831-1000 to register.
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2355
**This is a 2-part workshop, must participate in both parts to receive credit.
To register for workshops, please call the Region 4 office at 518-782-4400.
Download PDF of current workshops in Capital Region 4
Local Government Discipline and Interrogation- Valatie (Region 4)
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.
Monday, June 8, and Wednesday, June 9, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2249
Call: (518) 782-4400 to register.
State Government Grievance-LATHAM
In this basic workshop participants will learn how to work with their contract; examine the grievance procedure; and understand their role and responsibility as a grievance representative. Completion of this workshop complies with the grievance representation training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions Article V, Section 6. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to process grievances in CSEA.
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2374
Saturday, July 11th, 2026, from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
Call (518) 782-4400 to register.
LGPSG
In this basic workshop participants will learn how to work with their contract; examine the grievance procedure; and understand their role and responsibility as a grievance representative. Completion of this workshop complies with the grievance representation training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions Article V, Section 6. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to process grievances in CSEA. Please bring your contract to this workshop.
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2375
Saturday, July 18th, 2026, from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
Call (518) 782-4400 to register.
**This is a 2-part workshop, must participate in both parts to receive credit.
To register for workshops, please call the Region 5 office at 315-433-0050.
Download PDF of current workshops in Central Region 5
Local Government / Private Sector Grievance Representation- FULTON (Region 5)**
In this basic workshop participants will learn how to work with their contract; examine the grievance procedure; and understand their role and responsibility as a grievance representative. Completion of this workshop complies with the grievance representation training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions Article V, Section 6. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to process grievances in CSEA. Please bring your contract to this workshop.
Tuesday, June 2 , and Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2254
Call (315)433-0050 to register.
Steward- BINGHAMTON (Region 5)**
The strength of our Union rests with the recruitment and education of new activists, often in the role of Steward. This two-part workshop provides the skills that are needed to carry out the responsibilities of the Steward, including: communicating, organizing, and leading employees in the workplace. This workshop is designed for Local/Unit Officers, Stewards, Activists and Grievance Representatives who are interested in building and strengthening the union. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified Stewards in CSEA.
Monday, June 15 , and Thursday, June 16, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2256
Call (315)433-0050 to register.
SGG- BINGHAMTON(Region 5)**
In this basic workshop participants will learn how to work with their contract; examine the grievance procedure; and understand their role and responsibility as a grievance representative. Completion of this workshop complies with the grievance representation training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions Article V, Section 6. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to process grievances in CSEA.
Wednesday, June 17 , and Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2257
Call (315)433-0050 to register.
Local Government / Private Sector Grievance Representation- ROME (Region 5)**
In this basic workshop participants will learn how to work with their contract; examine the grievance procedure; and understand their role and responsibility as a grievance representative. Completion of this workshop complies with the grievance representation training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions Article V, Section 6. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to process grievances in CSEA. Please bring your contract to this workshop.
Wednesday, June 24 , and Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2258
Call (315)433-0050 to register.
- State Government Grievance-EAST SYRACUSE
In this basic workshop participants will learn how to work with their contract; examine the grievance procedure; and understand their role and responsibility as a grievance representative. Completion of this workshop complies with the grievance representation training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions Article V, Section 6. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to process grievances in CSEA.
Monday, July 6, and Tuesday, July 7, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Call (315) 433-0915 to register.
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2363
- LGPSG- EAST SYRACUSE
In this basic workshop participants will learn how to work with their contract; examine the grievance procedure; and understand their role and responsibility as a grievance representative. Completion of this workshop complies with the grievance representation training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions Article V, Section 6. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to process grievances in CSEA. Please bring your contract to this workshop.
Monday, July 13, and Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Call (315) 433-0915 to register.
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2364
**This is a 2-part workshop, must participate in both parts to receive credit.
To register for workshops, please call the Region 6 office at 716-799-8040.
Download PDF of current workshop in Western Region 6
Steward- CANANDAIGUA (Region 6)**
The strength of our Union rests with the recruitment and education of new activists, often in the role of Steward. This two-part workshop provides the skills that are needed to carry out the responsibilities of the Steward, including: communicating, organizing, and leading employees in the workplace. This workshop is designed for Local/Unit Officers, Stewards, Activists and Grievance Representatives who are interested in building and strengthening the union. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified Stewards in CSEA.
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2269
Monday, June 29 , and Thursday, June 30 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Call (716) 691-6555 to register.
- LGPSG- AMHERST
In this basic workshop participants will learn how to work with their contract; examine the grievance procedure; and understand their role and responsibility as a grievance representative. Completion of this workshop complies with the grievance representation training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions Article V, Section 6. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to process grievances in CSEA. Please bring your contract to this workshop.
Tuesday, July 28, and Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Call (716) 691-6555 to register
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2365
- State Government Grievance- AMHERST
In this basic workshop participants will learn how to work with their contract; examine the grievance procedure; and understand their role and responsibility as a grievance representative. Completion of this workshop complies with the grievance representation training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions Article V, Section 6. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to process grievances in CSEA.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Call (716) 691-6555 to register
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2366
- Local Government Discipline and Interrogation-AMHERST
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.
Monday, August 17, and Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Call (716) 691-6555 to register
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2367
- State Government Discipline and Interrogation- AMHERST
This workshop is designed to provide State bargaining unit officers and activists with the skills needed to effectively represent members in the disciplinary process. Participants will review the elements of their contract disciplinary procedure; identify the categories of discipline and how to investigate disciplinary grievances; distinguish the difference between an interview and an interrogation; and recognize employee/union rights and limitations within the discipline and interrogation process. Completion of this workshop complies with the disciplinary training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions’ Article V, Section 6. Activists must complete this workshop and be designated by their Local/Unit President to represent members in the disciplinary process.
Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Call (716) 691-6555 to register.
https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2368
**This is a 2-part workshop, must participate in both parts to receive credit.
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