More Extenders, Still No Budget
1. “The Beginning of the End”
According to Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, budget negotiations have reached what she calls, “the beginning of the end.” We are now 11 days past the April 1 deadline and no agreements on the sticking points of housing, education or Medicaid have been announced.
2. More Extenders
Additional extenders were passed this week to ensure that state government remains operational. However, another extender must be passed by Tuesday, April 16, to ensure that members on the institution payroll are paid on time.
3. We’re Not Done Fighting For Tier 6 Reform
We’re still pushing to ensure that Tier 6 reform is included in the final budget, and we need your help! Send a letter here and make sure your friends and co-workers do, too!
4. Assemblymember Jean-Pierre Not Seeking Re-Election
On Monday, Assemblymember Kimberly Jean-Pierre announced she won’t be seeking re-election in November. Jean-Pierre represents parts of Suffolk County and currently serves as Chair of the Assembly Committee on Veterans Affairs. Jean-Pierre was first elected to the State Assembly in 2014.
5. Next Week
The State Legislature will meet on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. State Legislators are scheduled to recess for Passover starting April 18.
6. CSEA Legislative Toolkit
We’re encouraging members to get the word out about our legislative successes. Click the icons below for informational documents that you can print, share, and post on social media to spread the news!
Ambulance Direct Payments:
Bumping, Retreating and Rehiring Rights:
Civil Service Exam Announcements:
School Workplace Violence Prevention Programs:
Counting Provisional Time Toward Probation: