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

**Must attend both days

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

State Government Discipline and Interrogation

Lower Manhattan (CSEA Region 2 Headquarters)

125 Maiden Lane, 5th Floor New York, New York 10038

 

This workshop is designed to provide State bargaining unit officers and activists with the skills needed to effectively represent members in the disciplinary process. Participants will review the elements of their contract disciplinary procedure; identify the categories of discipline and how to investigate disciplinary grievances; distinguish the difference between an interview and an interrogation; and recognize employee/union rights and limitations within the discipline and interrogation process. Completion of this workshop complies with the disciplinary training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions’ Article V, Section 6. Activists must complete this workshop and be designated by their Local/Unit President to represent members in the disciplinary process.

December 5 (Tue.) and December 6 (Wed.), 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm**

Public Speaking

Lower Manhattan (CSEA Region 2 Headquarters)

125 Maiden Lane, 5th Floor New York, New York 10038

 

Are you worried that you’ll go blank before an audience? Or are you just looking for tips to improve your oral presentations? In this workshop participants will review the elements of creating and delivering a short presentation designed to move people to action.

December 13 (Wed.) and December 14 (Thu.), 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm**

**Must attend both days

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

Steward

Region 3 Office (Beacon)

568 State Route 52, Beacon, New York 12508

 

Our union is strongest when our members come together, ready to fight for what’s right. Every day, CSEA stewards make this happen at worksites throughout the state. In this two-part workshop, you will learn more about our union and how stewards build power by organizing, educating, and communicating with coworkers.

This workshop is for all CSEA Members who want to build a stronger union.

December 5 (Tue.) and December 6 (Wed.), 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm**

**Must attend both days

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

State Government Discipline and Interrogation

Region 4 Office (Latham)

1 Lear Jet Lane, Latham, New York 12110

This workshop is designed to provide State bargaining unit officers and activists with the skills needed to effectively represent members in the disciplinary process. Participants will review the elements of their contract disciplinary procedure; identify the categories of discipline and how to investigate disciplinary grievances; distinguish the difference between an interview and an interrogation; and recognize employee/union rights and limitations within the discipline and interrogation process. Completion of this workshop complies with the disciplinary training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions’ Article V, Section 6. Activists must complete this workshop and be designated by their Local/Unit President to represent members in the disciplinary process.

November 29 (Wed.) and November 30 (Thu.), 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm**

**Must attend both days

To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 5 office at 315-728-3360.

**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

Steward

Our union is strongest when our members come together, ready to fight for what’s right. Every day, CSEA stewards make this happen at worksites throughout the state. In this two-part workshop, you will learn more about our union and how stewards build power by organizing, educating, and communicating with coworkers.

This workshop is for all CSEA Members who want to build a stronger union.

Tue November 28 and Wed November 29, from 12 pm to 2 pm**

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1140

 

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.

Wed November 29 and Thu November 30, from 6 pm to 8 pm**

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1141

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.

Friday, December 1, from 12 pm to 2 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1144

Advanced Grievance: Power in Numbers

Want to identify issues that present organizing opportunities and plan strategic campaigns that use escalating tactics to pressure management into improving the workplace? This workshop will cover the importance of one-on-one conversations, small meetings, and rank-and-file activism in establishing the foundation of a thriving union. Completion of this workshop does not comply with the grievance representation training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions’ Article V, Section 6.

This workshop is open to CSEA Officers and activists who have completed the 2-part basic grievance representation workshop.

Mon December 4 and Tue December 5, from 6 pm to 8 pm**

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1145

Steward

Our union is strongest when our members come together, ready to fight for what’s right. Every day, CSEA stewards make this happen at worksites throughout the state. In this two-part workshop, you will learn more about our union and how stewards build power by organizing, educating, and communicating with coworkers.

This workshop is for all CSEA Members who want to build a stronger union.

Tue December 12 and Wed December 13, from 6 pm to 8 pm**

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1146

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.

Wednesday, December 13, from 12 pm to 2 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1147

Labor History

Labor History is our history! But what is Labor History? Labor activists rarely have the opportunity to reflect on the history of labor and the American labor movement. In this workshop, participants will learn about different events in labor history, including the workplace struggles that preceded us. We will discuss how we can use our knowledge of these struggles to help write the history of the current and future labor movement. Finally, we will learn how CSEA’s history fits into the American labor movement.

Thursday, December 14, from 6 to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1148

Advanced Grievance: Introduction to Contract Interpretation

This advanced workshop is designed for Local/Unit Officers and Certified Grievance Representatives who have completed the Local Government/Private Sector Grievance workshop. The workshop is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and basic skills necessary to understand and interpret contact language.

Friday, December 15, from 12 pm to 2 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1149

Representing Members in Discipline and Interrogations Recertification

This workshop is designed for officers and activists that have completed the basic discipline workshop. Participants will have an opportunity to review their role and employee rights within the disciplinary process and practice their skills in preparing for and representing members during disciplinary interrogations.

Completion of this workshop will ensure compliance with the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions’ Article 5, Section 6. To be appointed as a certified Discipline & Interrogation Representative, members must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit Presidents.

This workshop is for ALL State, Local Government and Private Sector bargaining unit officers and activists who have completed the basic discipline and Interrogation workshop.

Monday, December 18, from 6 to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1150

 

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.

Tuesday, December 19, from 12 pm to 2 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1151

Grievance Representation Recertification

This workshop is designed for officers and activists that 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.

Tuesday, December 19, from 6 pm to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1152

**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)