Only 7 Session Days Remain!
1. Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, we remember those who have paid the ultimate price in service to our nation. We owe an immense debt of gratitude to the brave few that gave everything to protect our freedoms and way of life. As you gather with friends and family this Memorial Day weekend, please take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of this holiday– to remember the fallen and honor their sacrifice.
2. CSEA-Supported Bills Make Progress
Several CSEA-supported bills made progress this week, including:
- A.7341 (Hevesi) / S.6357 (Mannion): This bill would allow Child Protective Services workers to complete certain required training through distance learning methods. This bill passed the Assembly and advanced out of committee in the Senate.
- A.9003 (Eachus) / S.4132 (Mannion): This bill prevents outsourcing during a hiring freeze. This bill advanced out of committee in the Assembly.
- A.9349 (Pheffer Amato) / S.8551 (Jackson): This bill would require the Department of Civil Service to review and update exams every five years. This bill advanced out of committee in the Senate.
CSEA will be working hard to ensure that these bills, and others, cross the finish line before the end of session on June 6.
3. School District Election Results
Nearly all of CSEA’s endorsed candidates for school board were successful in their elections on Tuesday. CSEA also endorsed several school budgets, all of which passed. Across the state, 97 percent of school budgets passed; for the 3 percent that failed, the districts may put forward an amended budget for a district wide vote on June 18.
Click here to see results of CSEA school endorsements in your region.
4. DOCCS Commissioner Confirmed
The New York State Senate has confirmed Daniel Martuscello III as the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS). Martuscello has served as the Acting Commissioner since June 9, 2023.
5. Next Week
The State Legislature will convene on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday next week. There are seven scheduled session days remaining in the year.
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. You can also check out CSEA’s summary of the 2024-2025 Enacted Budget here.
Tier 6 Reform:
Ambulance Direct Payments:
Bumping, Retreating and Rehiring Rights:
Civil Service Exam Announcements:
School Workplace Violence Prevention Programs:
Counting Provisional Time Toward Probation: