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.
State Fair worker honored by The Baldwin Fund
State Fair worker honored by The Baldwin Fund
SYRACUSE — Anthony “A.J.” Petrini, a CSEA Syracuse State Employees Local member and an events crew worker at the New York State Fairgrounds, was presented with the 2023 Dedicated Volunteer Award by The Baldwin Fund at a recent annual fundraiser.
The Baldwin Fund was established in memory of Carol M. Baldwin with the goal of funding critical breast cancer research in Central New York. Carol’s daughter, Beth Baldwin, is the Baldwin Fund’s executive director and board members include Carol’s sons, Stephen and Alec Baldwin.
Central Region 5 Scholarship
Do you have a graduating high school senior continuing their education? CSEA Central Region 5 is proud to announce the annual scholarship application period is now open. This scholarship is another member-only benefit of belonging to New York’s Leading Union. A minimum of 4 winners will be selected. Application deadline is April 12, 2024.
Download the scholarship application here!
Download a flyer to post on your bulletin board!
CSEA 2024 statewide college scholarship applications available
Update your workplace bulletin board!
Bulletin boards at your workplace can be a great source of information for members. Here are some helpful pages to post on yours!
Region 5 Bulletin Board and Member Benefits Kit
Digital Bulletin Board Video (play at meetings or on your union TVs)
For more information to post on your workplace bulletin board, contact communications specialist Nick Newcomb at nicholas.newcomb@cseainc.org
Central Region 5
Calendar of Events
2024
2/11 – 2/17 … Region 5 “Acts of Kindness”
3/22 – 3/24 … Region 5 Spring Conference – Syracuse Marriot
4/27 … Region 5 Workers Memorial Day – Delaware County
5/1 – 5/31 … CSEA Member Appreciation Month
5/19 … Member Appreciation Day
5/31 – 6/2 … Statewide Safety and Health Conference – Lake Placid
6/7 – 6/8 … Region 5 Executive Board Meeting – Auburn
July TBD … Rome Honor America Day Parade – Rome
August TBD … Local 414 Next Wave Day of Fun
8/23 – 9/2 … CSEA booth at the New York State Fair
9/2 … Labor Day Parade at New York State Fair
9/13 – 9/15 … Region 5 Fall Conference – Best Western, Oswego
10/7 – 10/11 … CSEA 114th Annual Delegates Meeting – New York City
Nov. TBD … Region 5 Executive Board Meeting
Nov. TBD … Binghamton Polar Plunge
Dec. TBD … Oneida Shores Polar Plunge
TRAININGS, WEBINARS & SKILLS FOR SUCCESS
Upcoming CSEA Education and Training Webinars and Workshops
FEBRUARY
Contract Negotiation Strategies – Maximizing our Leverage: Tuesday, Feb. 20 AND Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Private Sector Discipline – Representing Members in Interrogations: Saturday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to Noon
Representing Members in Discipline and Interrogation Recertification: Monday, Feb. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Steward Webinar: Tuesday, Feb. 27 AND Wednesday, Feb. 28 from Noon to 2 p.m.
Grievance Representation Recertification: Wednesday, Feb. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Conducting Successful Meetings Webinar: Thursday, Feb. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m.
MARCH
Contract Negotiation Strategies – Team Training Workshop: Wednesday, March 13 AND Thursday, March 14 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Overview of the Family and Medical Leave Act Workshop: Monday, March 18 from Noon to 2 p.m.
Labor History: Tuesday, March 19 AND Wednesday, March 20 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Grievance Representation Recertification: Thursday, March 21 from Noon to 2 p.m.
The 7 Tests of Just Cause: Thursday, March 21 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Advanced Grievance – Intro to Contract Interpretation Workshop: Monday, March 25 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Public Speaking Workshop: Tuesday, March 26 from 6 to 8 p.m.
How to Conduct a New Member Orientation Webinar: Wednesday, March 27 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Representing Members in Discipline and Interrogation Recertification: Thursday, March 28 from Noon to 2 p.m.
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!
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These workshops have been created in Unionware and are open to members in regions 1-6.