Education and Training
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Long Island Region
To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 1 office at 631-600-4800.
Public Speaking
Region 1 Office (Commack)
3 Garet Place, Commack, New York 11725
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.
October 17 (Tue.) and October 18 (Wed.), 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm**
Local Government and Private Sector Grievance Representation
CSEA Local 870 Office (Medford)
1731 D North Ocean Avenue, Medford, New York 11763
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.
October 18 (Wed.) and October 19 (Thu.), 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm**
Labor/Management Committee Training
Region 1 Office (Commack)
3 Garet Place, Commack, New York 11725
This three-hour workshop provides participants 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.
Wednesday, November 8, 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm**
An Overview of The Family and Medical Leave Act
Region 1 Office (Commack)
3 Garet Place, Commack, New York 11725
The purpose of this workshop is to provide participants with basic knowledge and skills necessary to understand the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The workshop 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.
Thursday, November 9, 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm**
**Must attend both days
Metropolitan Region
To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 2 office at 646-527-6500.
Steward
Lower Manhattan (CSEA Region 2 Headquarters)
125 Maiden Lane, 5th Floor New York, New York 10038
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.
October 17 (Tue.) and October 18 (Wed.), 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
State Government Grievance
Lower Manhattan (CSEA Region 2 Headquarters)
125 Maiden Lane, 5th Floor New York, New York 10038
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.
This workshop is for State Government bargaining unit (ASU, ISU, OSU) officers and activists who have little or no experience in handling grievances and other violations in the workplace.
November 1 (Wed.) and November 2 (Thu.), 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
**Must attend both days
Southern Region
To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 3 office at 845-831-1000.
State Government Discipline and Interrogation
Woodbourne/Sullivan QWL Building
186 Riverside Drive Fallsburg, NY 12788
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.
October 10 (Tue.) and October 11 (Wed.), 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm**
**Must attend both days
Capital Region
To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 4 office at 518-782-4400.
Steward
Albany (CSEA Headquarters)
CSEA Headquarters, 143 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
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.
Saturday, October 14, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
**Must attend both days
Central Region
To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 5 office at 315-728-3360.
State Government Grievance
CSEA Local 615 (Syracuse)
60 Presidential Plaza, Suite 207, Syracuse, NY 13210
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.
This workshop is for State Government bargaining unit (ASU, ISU, OSU) officers and activists who have little or no experience in handling grievances and other violations in the workplace.
October 11 (Wed.) and October 12 (Thu.), 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm**
Steward
East Syracuse CSEA office
6595 Kirkville Road, East Syracuse, New York 13057
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.
October 25 (Wed.) and October 26 (Thu.), 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm**
State Government Discipline and Interrogation
Binghamton Region 5 Satellite Office
71 State Street, Bache Building, Binghamton, New York 13901
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.
Saturday, October 21, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
**Must attend both days
Western Region
To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 6 office at 716-799-8040.
State Government Grievance
Region 6 Office (Amherst)
230 Pineview Dr., Amherst, NY, 14228
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.
This workshop is for State Government bargaining unit (ASU, ISU, OSU) officers and activists who have little or no experience in handling grievances and other violations in the workplace.
October 17 (Tue.) and October 18 (Wed.), 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm**
Steward
Region 6 Office (Amherst)
230 Pineview Dr., Amherst, NY, 14228
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.
October 24 (Tue.) and October 25 (Wed.), 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm**
** Must attend both days
VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS FOR MEMBERS IN ALL REGIONS
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

Contract Negotiation Strategies: Maximizing Our Leverage
Our union is strongest when our members come together, ready to fight for what’s right. Want to maximize the union’s leverage in contract negotiations by organizing a contract committee, sometimes referred to as a Contract Action Team or CAT? A CAT is a representative group of local/unit activists who help to plan and implement both the contract negotiations and the contract campaign that accompanies the negotiations.
Wed October 11 and Thu October 12, from 6 pm to 8 pm**
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1084
Public Speaking Workshop
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.
Thursday, October 12, from 12 pm to 2 pm
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1085
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, October 13, from 10 am to 12 pm
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1086
It’s Not Grieveable, Now What?
Many grievance representatives say their most difficult task is communicating with members who believe they have a legitimate grievance when a thorough investigation shows otherwise. While it can be hard to share this news, we must always remember that the grievance process is just one way to address our members’ issues. In this webinar, you will:
- Learn how to explain the results of a grievance investigation
- Identify available alternatives to solve an issue outside of a grievance
- Create a plan to execute your chosen alternative
If you are a Local/Unit Officer or grievance representative, this online class is for you! It is especially useful for those who have recently completed CSEA’s two-part grievance representation workshop.
Monday, October 16, from 10 am to 11 am
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1089
Grievance Representation
Want a stronger union? Attend this upcoming Grievance Representation workshop! Help enforce the contractual rights you and your co-workers have won. Every day, CSEA grievance representatives represent their co-workers in contract grievance procedures. In this new and exciting two-part webinar, you will learn how to follow a contractual grievance procedure, investigate a case, write a grievance, and present a grievance to management.
Completion of this workshop complies with the CSEA Local/Unit Constitutional mandate, Article 5 Section 6. To be appointed as a certified grievance representative, participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local or Unit president.
This workshop is designed for Local Government, Private Sector, and New York State Authority officers and activists who have little or no experience handling grievances and other workplace violations.
Wed October 18 and Thu October 19, from 6 pm to 8 pm**
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1090
Registration deadline is Monday, October 16, at 5 pm.
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.
Thursday, October 19, from 12 pm to 1 pm
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1091
Advanced Steward: Building an Activist Network
This workshop is designed for officers and activists who have completed the basic Steward Workshop. Participants will refresh and sharpen their skills by practicing communication skills, understanding the importance of recruiting and encouraging member involvement, and review how to choose and organize around workplace issues to build the union.
Monday, October 23, from 6 pm to 8 pm
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1097
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.
Tuesday, October 24, from 6 pm to 8 pm
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1087
Representing Members in Discipline and Interrogations Recertification
This workshop is designed for officers and activists that have completed the basic 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.
Wednesday, October 25, from 12 pm to 2 pm
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1092
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, October 26, from 6 pm to 8 pm
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1094
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.
Monday, October 30, from 12 pm to 2 pm
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1095
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.
Monday, October 30, from 6 pm to 8 pm
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1096
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.
Wednesday, November 1, from 6 pm to 8 pm
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1129
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.
Thursday, November 2, from 6 to 8 pm
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1130
Weingarten Rights: What You Need to Know Webinar
In this brief webinar, you will learn about how to protect and enforce your right (known as Weingarten rights) to union representation when faced with an investigatory interview. An investigatory interview occurs when a supervisor questions an employee to obtain information that could be used as a basis for discipline or when a supervisor asks an employee to defend her or his conduct. Attendance of this workshop does not meet officers’ and discipline representatives’ Discipline & Interrogation training requirement.
Friday, November 3, from 10 am to 11 am
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1131
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.
Monday, November 6, from 6 pm to 8 pm
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1132
Representing Members in Discipline and Interrogations
Do you know your rights in a disciplinary investigation? Want to make sure your co-workers don’t get railroaded in an interrogation? Every day, CSEA discipline representatives educate and advocate for their co-workers. In this two-part webinar, you will learn about your discipline procedure, your rights, and how to effectively represent your co-workers. This workshop meets Local and Unit officers’ disciplinary training requirement.
This workshop is for ALL Local Government, NYS Authorities and Canals bargaining unit officers and activists who want to represent members in disciplinary matters.
Wed November 8 and Thu November 9, from 6 pm to 8 pm**
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1133
Registration deadline is Monday, November 6, at 5 pm.
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.
Thursday, November 9, from 2 pm to 3 pm
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1134
State Government: Representing Members in Discipline and Interrogation
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 2-part webinar, you will review the elements of your contract’s disciplinary procedure, you will learn how to investigate disciplinary grievances and distinguish between an interview and an interrogation. Also, you will learn what your rights are in a disciplinary investigation and ensure that those you are representing are being treated fairly.
This workshop is for CSEA State Government bargaining unit (ASU, ISU, OSU, DMNA) Officers and activists who are responsible for representing members in disciplinary issues in the workplace.
Mon November 13 and Tue November 14, from 6 pm to 8 pm**
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1135
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.
Wednesday, November 15, from 12 pm to 2 pm
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1136
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, November 16, from 12 to 2 pm
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1137
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.
Saturday, November 18, from 10 am to 2:30 pm
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1138
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.
Monday, November 20, from 6 pm to 7 pm
To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1139
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)