To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 1 office at 631-600-4800.

**Must attend both days

To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 2 office at 646-527-6500.

**Must attend both days

To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 3 office at 845-831-1000.

Local Government / Private Sector Grievance Representation- Beacon**
Wednesday, January 29, and Thursday, January 30 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Call (845) 831-1000 to register.

Steward- Orangeburg 

The strength of our Union rests with the recruitment and education of new activists, often in the role of Steward.  This two-part workshop provides the skills that are needed to carry out the responsibilities of the Steward, including: communicating, organizing, and leading employees in the workplace. This workshop is designed for Local/Unit Officers, Stewards, Activists and Grievance Representatives who are interested in building and strengthening the union. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified Stewards in CSEA.

Saturday, February 8^th, 2025, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Call (845) 831-1000 to register.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1657

Local Government Discipline and Interrogation- Beacon (Region 3) **

In this basic workshop, participants will review the elements of their contract disciplinary procedure and/or Civil Service Law Section 75, the categories of discipline and the basic steps and rights of union representatives and employees in disciplinary interrogations. Completion of this workshop complies with the disciplinary training requirement as outlined in the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions’ Article V, Section 6. Participants must complete this workshop and be designated by their Local/Unit President to represent members in the disciplinary process. 

Tuesday, February 25^th and Wednesday, February 26^th 2025, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Call (845) 831-1000 to register.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1532

**Must attend both days

To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 4 office at 518-782-4400.

Local Government / Private Sector Grievance Representation- Ballston Spa**
Tuesday, January 28, and Wednesday, January 29 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Call (518) 782-4400 to register.

Steward- East Greenbush (Region 4)

The strength of our Union rests with the recruitment and education of new activists, often in the role of Steward.  This two-part workshop provides the skills that are needed to carry out the responsibilities of the Steward, including: communicating, organizing, and leading employees in the workplace. This workshop is designed for Local/Unit Officers, Stewards, Activists and Grievance Representatives who are interested in building and strengthening the union. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified Stewards in CSEA.

Saturday, February 22^nd, 2025, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Call (518) 782-4400 to register.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1634

**Must attend both days

To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 5 office at 315-433-0050.

Contract Negotiations II – Binghamton **

This interactive workshop is designed for local government units and private sector local union 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 unit’s collective bargaining agreement. This workshop is open to any local government/private sector CSEA member interested in becoming part of or learning more about the work of contract negotiating team.

Wednesday, February 5^th and Thursday, February 6^th, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Call (607) 772-1750 to register.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1624

Contract Negotiations II – Watertown (Region 5) **

This interactive workshop is designed for local government units and private sector local union 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 unit’s collective bargaining agreement. This workshop is open to any local government/private sector CSEA member interested in becoming part of or learning more about the work of contract negotiating team.

Wednesday, February 5^th and Thursday, February 6^th, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Call (315) 433-0050 to register.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1581

State Government Grievance- Ogdensburg (Region 5) **

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.

Monday, February 24^th and Tuesday, February 25^th, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Call (315) 433-0050 to register.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1609

**Must attend both days

To Register for any of these workshops please call the Region 6 office at 716-799-8040.

** Must attend both days

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

Grievance Representation Recertification

This workshop is designed for officers and activists who 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.

Wednesday, January 29, 6 pm to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1650

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.

Thursday, January 30, 5 pm to 6 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1651

New Member Orientation/NMO  

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. Local and Unit officers and activists who are interested in building a more effective New Member Orientation Program.

Tuesday, February 4^th, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1664

Contract Negotiations I **

This workshop is for members in Local Government, Private Sector, Canal and Authorities bargaining units. 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.

Tuesday, February 11^{th and} Wednesday, February 5^th, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1669

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.

Tuesday, February 18^th, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1671

Grievance Rep-Recert

This workshop is designed for officers and activists who 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 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.

Wednesday, February 19^th, 2025, from 12 PM to 2 PM

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1674

Local Government Discipline & Interrogation Recert

This workshop is for officers and activists in Local Government, Private Sector, NYS Authorities and Canals bargaining units who have completed the basic Local Government Discipline workshop. Participants will have an opportunity to review their role and employee rights within the disciplinary process and practice their skills in preparing and representing members during disciplinary interrogations. Completion of this workshop will ensure compliance with the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions’ Article 5, Section 6. Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to represent members in the disciplinary process.

Thursday, February 20^th, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1673

State Government Discipline & Interrogation Recert

This workshop is designed for New York State bargaining unit (ASU, ISU, OSU) officers and activists that have completed the basic workshop. Participants will have an opportunity to review their role and employee rights and practice their skills in preparing and representing members in interrogations under Article 33.  Participants must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to represent members in the disciplinary process.

Thursday, February 27^th, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1672

**This is a 2-part workshop, must participate in both parts to receive credit

**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)