Labor Education Workshops

 To register for workshops, please call the Region 1 office at 631-600-4800.

Download PDF of current workshops in Long Island Region 1

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Local Government Discipline and Interrogation- HAMPTON BAYS

 (Region 1)**

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, March 17 , and Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2163

Call (631) 462-0030 to register.

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Steward- LONG BEACH (Region 1)**

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.

Tuesday, March 24 , and Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2174

Call (631) 462-0030 to register.

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Local Government Discipline and Interrogation- MEDFORD

 (Region 1)**

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, March 25 , and Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2175

Call (631) 462-0030 to register.

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Steward- STONY BROOK (Region 1)**

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.

Tuesday, March 31 , and Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2176

Call (631) 462-0030 to register.

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 ** 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

To register for workshops, please call the Region 3 office at 845-831-1000.

Download PDF of current workshops in Southern Region 3

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Local Government Discipline and Interrogation

CSEA Southern Region 3 Office

568 State Route 52, Beacon, NY 12508

Sat. January 24 • 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

 

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Steward

CSEA Local 860 Office

595 W. Hartsdale Avenue, White Plains, NY 10607

Saturday, February 7 • 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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Local Government Discipline and Interrogation

CSEA Local 860 Office

595 W. Hartsdale Avenue, White Plains, NY 10607

Mon. March 9 & Tues. March 10 • 5:30 pm – 9 pm**

**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.

To register for workshops, please call the Region 5 office at 315-433-0050.

Download PDF of current workshops in Central Region 5

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State Government Discipline and Interrogation- ONEONTA

 (Region 5)**

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. 

Tuesday, February 10 , and Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2181

Call (315)433-0050 to register.

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Local Government Discipline and Interrogation- FULTON

 (Region 5)**

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, February 25 and Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2180

Call (315)433-0050 to register.

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**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

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

 

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Labor History

Labor History is our history! But what is Labor History? Labor activists rarely have the opportunity to reflect on the history of labor and the American labor movement. In this workshop, participants will learn about different events in labor history, including the workplace struggles that preceded us. We will discuss how we can use our knowledge of these struggles to help write the history of the current and future labor movement. Finally, we will learn how CSEA’s history fits into the American labor movement.

January 14 (Wed) and 15 (Thu), 6 to 8 pm**

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2135

 

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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, January 20, 6 to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2136

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State Government Discipline and Interrogation RECERTIFICATION

This workshop is designed for New York State bargaining unit (ASU, ISU, OSU, DMNA) officers and activists who 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.

Monday, January 26, 12 to 2 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2137

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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.

January 28 (Wed) and 29 (Thu), 6 to 8 pm**

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2138

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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.

Saturday, January 31, 10 am to 12 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2139

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An Overview of the Family Medical Leave Act

Would you like to learn the basic knowledge and skills necessary to understand the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? In this webinar, you will focus on eligibility requirements, qualifying conditions, and certification requirements to enable CSEA Activists to be better prepared to represent CSEA members who wish to use the FMLA.

This workshop is designed for CSEA Local/Unit Officers, Stewards, Grievance Representatives, and Activists who are interested in learning their rights, roles, and responsibilities under the FMLA.

Tuesday, February 3, 6 pm to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2164

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It’s Not Grievable, 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.

Wednesday, February 4, 5 pm to 6 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2165

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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.

Thursday, February 5, 6 pm to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2166

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State Government Discipline and Interrogation RECERTIFICATION

This workshop is designed for New York State bargaining unit (ASU, ISU, OSU, DMNA) officers and activists who 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.

Tuesday, February 10, 6 pm to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2167

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Contract Negotiation Strategies: Maximizing Our Leverage

Our union is strongest when our members come together, ready to fight for what’s right. Want to maximize the union’s leverage in contract negotiations by organizing a contract committee, sometimes referred to as a Contract Action Team or CAT? A CAT is a representative group of local/unit activists who help to plan and implement both the contract negotiations and the contract campaign that accompanies the negotiations. This workshop is for CSEA local government and private sector members.

Feb 11 (Wed) and Feb 12 (Thu), 6 pm to 8 pm**

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2168

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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, February 18, 6 pm to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2169

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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.

Thursday, February 19, 6 pm to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2170

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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.

Tuesday, February 24, 12 pm to 2 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2171

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All About Our Union: A CSEA Member Orientation Workshop!

Today’s unions must work hard every day to hold on to what we have accomplished. Our strength depends upon member involvement and the recruitment and education of new leaders. This member orientation workshop is designed to provide participants with knowledge and information about CSEA. In this workshop, participants will be provided with an overview of CSEA, including the history, structure, resources available, the benefits of membership, and becoming involved in education opportunities. Come join us and learn more about your Union —- CSEA!

Wednesday, February 25, 12 pm to 1 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2172

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Advanced Grievance: Introduction to Contract Interpretation

This advanced workshop is designed for Local/Unit Officers and Certified Grievance Representatives who have completed the Local Government/Private Sector Grievance workshop. The workshop is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and basic skills necessary to understand and interpret contact language.

Thursday, February 26, 6 pm to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2173

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

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