Budget is Late; Extender Passed!
1. The State Budget Will Be Late
We will not have a final state budget by the April 1 deadline. Legislators left Albany on Thursday and are not set to return until Tuesday, April 2. On budget negotiations, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said, “We’re in the middle of the middle.” The main issues delaying an agreement are Medicaid funding, education funding and affordable housing.
2. Budget Extender Passed
Prior to leaving, the State Legislature passed a budget extender to fund the state through April 4. This means that even though the state budget will be late, CSEA members will get next week’s paycheck on time and there will be no interruptions in state government services. This extension provides additional time for the State Senate, Assembly and the Governor to reach an agreement on a final budget.
3. The Final Push for Tier 6
Though the budget is late, Governor Hochul and leadership in both houses of the state legislature are honing in on a final agreement. There are several issues that are competing for precedence in these negotiations, and we need to ensure Tier 6 reform remains one of them! Keep the pressure on by sending a letter to your legislators. Let’s make sure Tier 6 reform is included in the final budget!
4. Federal Government Shutdown Averted
On Saturday, President Biden signed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending package into law, which will fund the federal government through the end of September. We are in the process of reviewing this package to determine its impact on CSEA members in New York State.
5. Next Week
The State Legislature will be in session on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
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: