Welcome to CSEA Unit 8950
Welcome to the website of
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Tina Buono, President, CSEA Unit 8950

Welcome to the website of
CSEAUNIT8950.com & CSEAUNIT8950.org
Tina Buono, President, CSEA Unit 8950
July 14th, 2025
The Negotiation Committee met with the county on July 10th.
We provided them with a counter proposal to the economic proposal we received from them on June 26th.
The county is going to work on numbers and get back to us at our next meeting scheduled for August 12th.
September 12, 2025 | 6pm-9pm | 5:30pm board
HUDSON RIVER CRUISES
1 EAST STRAND STREET, KINGSTON, NY 12401
CSEA Local 856 members pay $20 and 1 adult guest of the member pays $30. Each member will receive 2 drink tickets when they board the boat.
Light refreshments will be provided and music by DJ Frank Banks will be on board for your dancing pleasure.
Adults only. Credit cards only at the bar, no cash accepted.
Please contact a Local Officer to purchase tickets: Sheri Farrell at UC DA 845-706-1865; Kirk Jones at UC IS 845-332-5207; Derek Stapleton at Town of Shandaken 845-514-5919; Tina Buono at UC DSS 845-706-9620; Tally Fisher at County Office Building 845-702-9255; Lisa Fabiano at SUNY Ulster 845-430-7884; Christopher Mergendahl at UC DSS 845-399-4349.
Space is limited. Tickets available until August 20, 2025.
$1,000 (Carmine Nigro Memorial Scholarship)- Ann Restivo for Angelina Pisano
$500 - Donna Szpulecki for Kai Szpulecki
$500 - Debora Kappel for Allyson Kappel
$500 - Silvia Goodrich for Gabriella Goodrich
$250 - Barbara Vazquez for Lucia Vazquez
$250 - Christine Marcello-Block for Taylor Block
$250 - Charleen Roy-Cornelison for Gillian Cornelison
$250 - Andrew Binnie for Ian Binnie
$250 - Sheileen Palladino for Daniel Palladino
$250 - Maria Figueroa for Izaiah Figueroa
Alternate 1 - Jennifer Buton for Klara Buton
Alternate 2 - Emily VanEtten for Raylie Bence
We are organizing this drive to benefit the elderly and aging population of Ulster County. We are assisting Adult Services with filling their pantry and Office of the Aging with supplies for their senior hub. We are requesting donations of the following:
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1. Collective bargaining rights for employees
2. 8-hour work day
3. 40-hour work week
Did you know? If you are not a CSEA member, you're not protected. That means no union representation.
PEOPLE Works for Local Gov. Employees!
Lobbied and passed legislation to increase aid to local government and stopped privatization attempts...
Although it is never acceptable to work through your breaks and lunch hour, on occasion, it might be necessary and unavoidable to due to...
Compensatory Time Policy
Resolution #193, unanimously approved...additional info
Insurance plans specifically designed for CSEA Members! Disability, Term Life, Whole Life, Universal Life, and More!
Higher Wages, Union Members Earn 27% More than Non-Union.
CSEA Membership has its benefits!
The New York Health Act is a proposal in the New York State Legislature to create a government run health care system. Under this plan, all New Yorkers would be mandated to participate, NO EXCEPTIONS. It would eliminate private health insurance including plans negotiated in a collective bargaining agreement.
What happens to the health insurance I have now?
Your current health insurance would be eliminated.....
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Announcing our office hours:
We will be available to Unit 8950 members, by appointment only:
Please call 845-706-9620 or email president@cseaunit8950.com to schedule a time.
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CSEA - Group Sponsored Insurance program, announces a new CSEA Insurance Representative to contact.Click here or on the image for more details...
At Pearl Insurance, our Insurance Representatives can facilitate plan enrollments via fax, email and in some cases, directly online.
Simply call, text or email your CSEA Insurance Representative:
Shannon Johnson
CSEA Region 3 Insurance Rep.
518-491-8687
shannon.johnson@pearlinsurance.com
To setup a one-on-one appointment to speak over the phone or meet at a time & location convenient for you.
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As working men and women - every one and everywhere - we are our greatest resource. We organize and represent workers to ensure our voice is heard, our place at the table is kept and the American dream is ours in the 21st Century. As a labor union, we hold these values as our working principles:
Honesty
We are honest with ourselves and each other.
Inclusiveness
Every group, every idea is welcome.
Full Participation
We encourage and expect full participation in all union matters.
Respect
We respect each other and honor our differences.
Diversity
We celebrate our diversity and use it to strengthen us.
Open Communications
We listen and provide for open communication across all parts of our union and in all directions.
Accountability
We are accountable for our actions and decisions.
Fiscal Responsibility
We conduct our business in a fiscally sound manner.
As a labor union, we are committed to union democracy and we follow these values with integrity.
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Call us- (845) 706-9620. Or email: president@cseaunit8950.com
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