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

-Local Government / Private Sector Grievance Representation- Commack (Region 1) **

In this basic workshop participants will learn how to work with their contract; examine the grievance procedure; and understand their role and responsibility as a grievance representative. Completion of this workshop complies with the grievance representation training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions Article V, Section 6. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to process grievances in CSEA. Please bring your contract to this workshop.

Wednesday, July 15, and Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.  

Call (631) 462-0030 to register.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2350

-Local Government Discipline and Interrogation

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.

Saturday, July 25^th, 2026, from 8:30am to 3:30pm.

Call (631) 462-0030 to register.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2351

** This is a two part workshop. You must complete both sessions to receive credit.

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

• State Government Grievance- BEACON

In this basic workshop participants will learn how to work with their contract; examine the grievance procedure; and understand their role and responsibility as a grievance representative. Completion of this workshop complies with the grievance representation training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions Article V, Section 6. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to process grievances in CSEA.

Tuesday, July 21 and Thursday, July 22, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Call: (845) 831-1000 to register.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2352

• LGPSG-BEACON

In this basic workshop participants will learn how to work with their contract; examine the grievance procedure; and understand their role and responsibility as a grievance representative. Completion of this workshop complies with the grievance representation training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions Article V, Section 6. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to process grievances in CSEA. Please bring your contract to this workshop.

Tuesday, August 11 and Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Call: (845) 831-1000 to register.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2353

• State Government Discipline and Interrogation-BEACON

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.

Wednesday, August 19 and Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Call: (845) 831-1000 to register.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2354

• 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

• LGPSG- EAST SYRACUSE

In this basic workshop participants will learn how to work with their contract; examine the grievance procedure; and understand their role and responsibility as a grievance representative. Completion of this workshop complies with the grievance representation training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions Article V, Section 6. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to process grievances in CSEA. Please bring your contract to this workshop.

Monday, July 13, and Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. 

Call (315) 433-0915 to register.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2364

**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

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

Looking for virtual grievance and discipline recertification classes? Stay tuned for the Summer Series, starting in July!

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.

Thursday, July 23, 6 pm to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2388

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.

Saturday, July 25, 10 am – 12 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2384

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.

Monday, July 27, 6 pm – 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2396

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.

Tuesday, July 28, 12 pm – 2 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2389

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, July 29, 6 pm – 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2385

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.

Thursday, July 30, 12 pm – 2 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2393

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.

Tuesday, August 11, 6 pm – 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2390

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, August 12, 12 pm – 2 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2386

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.

Thursday, August 13, 6 pm – 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2394

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, August 19, 6 pm – 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2397

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

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

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

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

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