Welcome to
Central Region 5
Thanks for visiting our Region web page! CSEA’s Central Region is our union’s largest geographical Region, advocating on behalf of about 45,000 active and retired workers in 20 Counties throughout Northern NY, Central NY, the Finger Lakes, the Mohawk Valley and the Southern Tier.
Schools Committee tackles critical education issues
Committee tackles critical education issues
ROME — One issue continues to create daily disruptions across the state: the school bus driver shortage.
“Look at the bus driver problem—we’ve been talking about this for years,” said Brown. “And now we’re seeing the consequences.”
Districts are consolidating routes, including having kindergartners and high schoolers ride together. In some areas, parents have resorted to driving their kids themselves.
“I wouldn’t want my third grader sitting next to a high school junior on the bus,” said Brown.
The disparity in pay rates across districts only makes things worse.
CSEA Day @ Enchanted Forest Water Safari
(Where the fun never stops … dun dun)
CSEA Members!
Join us for a CSEA Day at Water Safari in Old Forge! All-in-one price includes admission, lunch, dinner, and soft drinks all day! MEMBERS ONLY.
ONE DAY ONLY — Saturday, August 23
Region 5 Members and Guests (age 8+) pay $59.99; Children (ages 3-7) pay $38; ages 2 and under are free
Region 5 Officer Resources
Check out these pre-made flyers for your bulletin boards, guides for Facebook and social media, and other useful information.
Activists’ Guide to Social Media
CSEA Region 5 Leadership Flyer
Professional Staff Services Flyer
Top ways to use your communications specialist
Local leaders at your service flyer
CSEA bulletin/notice/meeting stationary
Visit cseany.org and look under the “members” drop down menu for more information member-only benefits and services.
Central Region 5
Calendar of Events
2025
May … Member Appreciation Month
5/17 … Workers Memorial Day Observance – Lowville
5/18 … CSEA Day @ Syracuse Mets
5/19 … Member Appreciation Day
5/30 – 5/31 … Region 5 Executive Board Meeting — Doubletree, Syracuse
6/13 … Region 5 Veterans Committee Golf Tournament — Belden Hills GC, Harpursville
6/28 … Region 5 Cornhole Tournament, Binghamton
8/20 – 9/1 … CSEA booth @ NYS Fair
9/1 … Labor Day Parade @ NYS Fairgrounds
9/12 – 9/14 … Region 5 Fall Conference, Binghamton
9/19 … Region 5 Golf Tournament, Camillus
10/20 – 10/24 … CSEA 115th Annual Delegates Meeting — Niagara Falls
11/7 – 11/8 … Region 5 Executive Board Meeting, Embassy Suites @ Destiny Mall, Syracuse
11/8 … Veterans Day Parade, NYS Fairgrounds – following Executive Board Meeting
November … Binghamton Polar Plunge
December … Oneida Shores Polar Plunge
TRAININGS, WEBINARS & SKILLS FOR SUCCESS
Upcoming CSEA Trainings
Sign up here for CSEA’s biweekly education & training newsletter to stay on top of upcoming workshops and learn a little labor history along the way!
Webinars
Check back for more information on webinars
In-Person Trainings
Check back for more information on in-person trainings
Check out these NYS/CSEA Partnership Skills for Success Trainings!
Skills for Success Spring Classes
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These workshops have been created in Unionware and are open to members in regions 1-6.
President
Ken Greenleaf
Region President Bio
Region President Message
Region Officers
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