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.
City of Fulton Unit reaches new contract through unity, accountability
Schimpff: ‘We are THAT union’
FULTON — Tom Schimpff has only been the City of Fulton Unit president for eight months, but in that time, he has been key to raising the level of accountability and unity of the city workforce to new heights.
This solidarity culminated in an impressive speech to the city’s common council, as well as a contract victory that will benefit workers for years to come.
2024 Region 5 Golf Tournament
When: Friday, Sept. 20 – shotgun @ 9:30 a.m.
Where: Camillus Country Club
Why: To raise money for our annual Region 5 Scholarship
Invitation and Registration Form
Join our Union for CSEA Day at Water Safari Enchanted Forest in Old Forge
One Day Only! Saturday, August 24
Region 5 Members and Guests (age 8+) pay $57.99 — Children (ages 3-7) pay $36; ages 2 and under are free
All-in-one price includes admission, lunch, dinner, and soft drinks all day!
All payments must be received by August 3 – NO EXCEPTIONS
Reservations are non-refundable
Questions? Email ian@csealocal334.com or amykylie25@hotmail.com
Your tickets will be available at the CSEA Judiciary tent near the main entrance between 8:45 and 9:45 a.m. on the morning of the event.
CSEA Region 5 Cornhole Tournament
Proceeds to benefit Special Olympics NY. July 20th at Touch of Texas in Binghamton. Doors open @ noon; bags fly @ 1 p.m. OPEN TO MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC. $40 per team pre-registration, $60 per team day of, $10 general admission. To register, contact Andy Maroney @ 607-427-1828 or email andrewmaroney5@gmail.com. For donations contact Jenna Layton (jma2182@yahoo.com) or Erine Weiskopff (Eweiskopff@gmail.com).
Rome Honor America Days Parade
Join your union as we march in solidarity to celebrate America on Saturday, July 27, in Rome (NY). Lineup starts at 9:30 a.m. — specific location will be announced closer to event. All are welcome. Wear your union gear! Contact Dustin Young for any questions dyoung8134@yahoo.com.
Region 5 Officer Resources
Bulletin boards at your workplace can be a great source of information for members. Here are some helpful pages to post on yours! Also, please review our Facebook Guide and other helpful links.
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
7/20 … Region 5 Cornhole Tournament – Touch of Texas, Binghamton
7/27 … Honor America Day Parade – Rome, NY
8/6 … State Fair Booth Volunteers Meeting – Ryder Park, DeWitt
8/21 – 9/2 … CSEA Booth at the New York State Fair
8/24 … CSEA Day at Water Safari
9/2 … Labor Day Parade at the NYS Fairgrounds
9/13 – 9/15 … Region 5 Fall Conference, Best Western, Oswego
9/20 … Region 5 Golf Tournament, Camillus Country Club
10/7 – 10/11 … CSEA 114th Annual Delegates Meeting – New York, NY
11/2 … Binghamton Polar Plunge – Chenango Valley State Park
11/9 … Veterans Parade – New York State Fairgrounds
11/29 – 11/30 … Region 5 Executive Board Meeting – TBD
12/8 … Oneida Shores Polar Plunge – Oneida Shores, Brewerton
2025
3/21 – 3/23 … Region 5 Spring Conference, Raddison Hotel Corning
TRAININGS, WEBINARS & SKILLS FOR SUCCESS
Upcoming CSEA Online Trainings
JULY
Contract Negotiation Strategies – Maximizing our Leverage: Wednesday, July 10 AND Thursday, July 11 from 6 to 8 p.m.
July is virtual discipline recertification month! To help ensure that officers and reps meet their constitutional discipline training requirements, we are offering virtual discipline recertifications (Local Gov and State Gov) and Private Sector discipline workshops repeatedly throughout the month.
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!
AUGUST
Grievance Representation Recertification: Monday, August 5 from 6 to 8 p.m.
State Government Discipline and Interrogation Recertification: Tuesday, August 6 from Noon to 2 p.m.
How to Conduct New Member Orientation: Tuesday, August 6 from 6 to 8 p.m.
An Overview of the Family Medical Leave Act: Wednesday, August 7 from Noon to 2 p.m.
Building Our Union – One-to-One Conversation: Thursday, August 8 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Conducting Successful Meetings: Monday, August 12 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Labor-Management Committee Training: Tuesday, August 13 from Noon to 2 p.m.
The 7 Tests of Just Cause: Wednesday, August 14 from Noon to 1 p.m.
Grievance Representation Recertification: Wednesday, August 14 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Local Government Discipline and Interrogation Recertification: Thursday, August 15 from Noon to 2 p.m.
The 7 Tests of Just Cause: Tuesday, August 20 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Labor History: Wednesday, August 21 AND Thursday, August 22 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Advanced Grievance – Intro to Contract Interpretation: Monday, August 26 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Advanced Steward – Building an Activist Network: Tuesday, August 27 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Building Our Union – One-to-One Conversations: Wednesday, August 28 from Noon to 2 p.m.
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These workshops have been created in Unionware and are open to members in regions 1-6.
President
Ken Greenleaf
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