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

 

Local Government / Private Sector Grievance Representation- Levittown (Region 1) **

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. Please bring your contract to this workshop.

Monday, June 16 , and Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1732

Call (631) 462-0030 to register.

**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.

Steward-Beacon (Region 3) **

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.

Wednesday, June 11, and Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1737

Call (845) 831-1000 to register.

Steward- Beacon (Region 3)

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, June 14 , 2025, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1808

Call (845) 831-1000 to register.

**Must attend both days

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

State Government Grievance- Albany (Region 4) **

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.

Wednesday, June 4, and Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1752

Call: (518) 782-4400 to register.

State Government Grievance- Albany (Region 4)

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.

Saturday, June 14 , 2025, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1699

Call: (518) 782-4400 to register.

**Must attend both days

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

Local Government / Private Sector Grievance Representation- E. Syracuse (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. Please bring your contract to this workshop.

Tuesday, June 3 , and Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1712

Call: (315) 433-0050 to register.

Local Government Discipline and Interrogation- Binghamton

 (Region 5)**

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, June 10 , and Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1757

Call: (607) 772-1750 to register.

Local Government / Private Sector Grievance Representation- Binghamton (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. Please bring your contract to this workshop.

Wednesday, June 25, and Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1702

Call: (607) 772-1750 to register.

**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

Contract Negotiations: Team Training

This interactive workshop is designed for local government and private sector 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 bargaining unit’s collective bargaining agreement.

May 28 (Wed) and May 29 (Thu), from 6 to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1772

 

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

Public Speaking Workshop

Are you worried that you’ll go blank before an audience? Or are you just looking for tips to improve your oral presentations? In this workshop participants will review the elements of creating and delivering a short presentation designed to move people to action.

Mon. June 9 and Tue. June 10, from 6 pm to 8 pm**

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1782

Local Government Discipline and Interrogation RECERTIFICATION

This workshop is for officers and activists in Local Government, 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.

Wednesday, June 11, from 12 pm to 2 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1783

Private Sector Discipline: Representing Members in Interrogations

Would you like to learn how to build a stronger union? Do you want to know what is required to represent your brothers and sisters effectively? In this webinar, you will review the elements of your contractual disciplinary procedure and your rights as union representatives in interrogations/investigatory interviews. Also learn how to defend the rights of members in interrogations/investigatory interviews and how to distinguish between an interrogation/investigatory interview and other supervisory discussions that do not entitle workers to union representation.

This workshop is for private sector local officers and activists.

Thursday, June 12, from 6 pm to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1790

Contract Negotiation Strategies: Maximizing Our Leverage

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.

Tue. June 17 and Wed. June 18, from 6 pm to 8 pm **

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1784

Advanced Grievance: Introduction to Contract Interpretation

This advanced workshop is designed for Local/Unit Officers and Certified Grievance Representatives who have completed the Local Government/Private Sector Grievance workshop. The workshop is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and basic skills necessary to understand and interpret contact language.

Tuesday, June 24, from 12 pm to 2 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1785

 

Conducting Successful Meetings

Much of the business of the union is done during meetings–general membership meetings, executive board meetings, committee meetings, steward meetings and many other types of meetings. In order for these meetings to be productive and useful, the leaders and participants of the meetings must be aware of some basic information. In this workshop, we will identify the characteristics of successful meetings, examine the different types of meetings held within the union context, learn the basics of parliamentary procedure, and practice meeting preparation and participation techniques.

Wednesday, June 25, from 6 pm to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1786

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.

Thursday, June 26, from 6 pm to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1787

 

An Overview of the Family Medical Leave Act

Would you like to learn the basic knowledge and skills necessary to understand the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? In this webinar, you will focus on eligibility requirements, qualifying conditions, and certification requirements to enable CSEA Activists to be better prepared to represent CSEA members who wish to use the FMLA.

This workshop is designed for CSEA Local/Unit Officers, Stewards, Grievance Representatives, and Activists who are interested in learning their rights, roles, and responsibilities under the FMLA.

Monday, June 30, from 6 pm to 8 pm

To register: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=1781

**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)