Kennedy Wins!
1. Kennedy Wins in Congressional District 26
CSEA-endorsed candidate Tim Kennedy won his House of Representatives race for the 26th Congressional District, defeating challenger Gary Dickens. The 26th Congressional District, which includes Buffalo and Niagara Falls, has been vacant since U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins’ retirement in February. Kennedy will serve the remainder of Higgins’ term and will need to run again in November to be elected for a full two-year term.
CSEA was proud to endorse Kennedy, who has consistently demonstrated his support for union members and the services they provide. As a State Senator, Kennedy has championed Tier 6 reform and fought to keep Western New York Children’s Psychiatric Center open.
2. New Secretary of State
Gov. Kathy Hochul has nominated former Assemblymember Walter Mosley to serve as New York’s next Secretary of State. From 2013-2020, Mosley represented the 57th Assembly District in Brooklyn. The Secretary of State leads the Department of State and plays an important role in overseeing business operations, public safety, and consumer protection across New York. Mosley must be confirmed by the State Senate.
3. Next Week
The State Legislature returns to Albany from break next week, with sessions scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Now that the budget is done, lawmakers will shift their focus to their end-of-session legislative priorities. There are only 18 scheduled session days remaining in the year.
4. 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: