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

To register for workshops, please call the Region 2 office at 646-527-6500.

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

Download PDF of current workshops in Southern Region 3

• 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.

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

Download PDF of current workshops in Central Region 5

**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

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, August 20, 6 pm – 8 pm. To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2387

OR

Thursday, September 3, 6 pm – 8 pm. To register:

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2474

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Wednesday, September 16, 6 pm – 8 pm. To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2477

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.

Saturday, August 22, 10 am – 12 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2391

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Wednesday, September 2, 12 pm – 2 pm.  To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2473

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Tuesday, September 8, 6 pm – 8 pm. To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2475

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.

Wednesday, September 30, 6 pm – 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2479

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, August 24, 6 pm – 8 pm To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2395

 OR

Wednesday, September 9, 6 pm – 8 pm.  To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2476

OR

Tuesday, September 29, 12 pm – 2 pm. To register:

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2478