To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 1 office at 631-600-4800.

President/Vice President Training- Commack

Thursday, December 12^th, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Call (631) 462-0030 to register.

**Must attend both days

To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 2 office at 646-527-6500.

**Must attend both days

To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 3 office at 845-831-1000.

**Must attend both days

To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 4 office at 518-782-4400.

Contract Negotiations II- Queensbury**

Tuesday, December 17^th and Wednesday, December 18^th, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Call (518) 782-4400 to register.

**Must attend both days

To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 5 office at 315-433-0050.

Local Government / Private Sector Grievance Representation- Herkimer**

Tuesday, December 17^th and Wednesday, December 18^th, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Call (315) 433-0050 to register.

Local Government / Private Sector Grievance Representation- Fulton**

Tuesday, December 17^th and Wednesday, December 18^th, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Call (315) 433-0050 to register.

**Must attend both days

To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 6 office at 716-799-8040.

** Must attend both days

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

 

Duty of Fair Representation

In this brief webinar, you will learn about The Duty of Fair Representation (DFR), the legal obligation of a union to fairly represent all workers in a bargaining unit whether they are members or not. This workshop will explain the CSEA activists’ obligation to fairly represent all members of a bargaining unit. This training is geared specifically for CSEA grievance and discipline representatives but is accessible to all members. Attendance of this workshop does not meet any training requirement for officers, grievance representatives, or discipline representatives.

Friday, December 13, 12 pm to 1 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1639

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.

Monday, December 16, 6 pm to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1638

How to Conduct a New Member Orientation

With the Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME, it is more important than ever that we introduce new employees to the benefits we have fought for and won.  This program is designed to give you the resources necessary to implement and build your own new member orientation program for your local or unit.

This workshop is for Local and Unit officers and activists who are interested in building a more effective New Member Orientation Program.

Thursday, December 19, 12 pm to 2 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1640

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.

Friday, December 20, 12 pm to 2 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1641

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!

Tuesday, January 7, 6 pm to 7 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1644

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, January 8, 6 pm to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1643

Labor-Management Committee Training

This workshop provides CSEA Local Government and Private Sector Officers and activists with an overview on the role of labor-management committees in resolving workplace issues, including what types of issues are appropriate for labor-management committees, operating procedures for such committees, and principled or “interest-based” bargaining techniques to use in labor-management discussions. In addition, participants will role play a labor-management committee session.

Thursday, January 9, 10 am to 12 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1645

Local Government Discipline and Interrogation RECERTIFICATION

This workshop is for officers and activists in Local Government, Private Sector, 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 14, 10 am to 12 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1646

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 15 (Wed.) and Jan 16 (Thu.), 6 pm to 8 pm**

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1648

State Government Discipline and Interrogation RECERTIFICATION

This workshop is designed for New York State bargaining unit (ASU, ISU, OSU, DMNA) officers and activistswho 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, January 21, 10 am to 12 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1649

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.

Wednesday, January 29, 6 pm to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1650

The 7 Tests of Just Cause  

In this webinar, you will learn about the seven tests management must meet in order to discipline an employee.  This will be especially useful for members who have already taken a Discipline and Interrogation workshop from the Education and Training department.  Attendance of this workshop does not meet officers’ and discipline representatives’ Discipline & Interrogation training requirement.

This workshop is open to all CSEA Members.

Thursday, January 30, 5 pm to 6 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1651

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

(Zoom links for Education and Training Webinar are sent from education.training@no-reply.zoom.us)