Welcome to the redesigned website for CSEA Unit 8950!
Welcome to CSEA Unit 8950
Welcome to the redesigned website of
CSEAUNIT8950.com & CSEAUNIT8950.org
Tina Buono, President, CSEA Unit 8950
2022 picnic night at the Hudson Valley Renegades
Our 2022 picnic night at the Hudson Valley Renegades is sure to be a home run!
This annual event is set for Wednesday, July 27, 2022, when the Renegades take on the Brooklyn Cyclones in a 7 p.m. home game at Dutchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls.
Our picnic night, which costs $45 per person (ages 3 and under are free), includes two hours of a barbecue buffet (beginning at 6 p.m.), seating in the right field picnic area, and the chance to catch up with your fellow union members!
Tickets are limited, so please reserve yours ASAP. A link for a printable registration form will be available soon.
Checks (made payable to CSEA Region 3) should be mailed to the Region 3 Office at 568 State Route 52, Beacon, NY 12508.
Please spread the word with your fellow members about this event. I look forward to seeing you on July 27th!
In solidarity,
Anthony M. Adamo
Region President
©2022 CSEA Unit 8950 | CSEA UNIT 8950 | 200 Stockade Drive, Suite 202 | Kingston | New York | 12401
CSEA LOCAL 856 Boat Ride
July 22, 2022 | 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 $20. The member will be refunded their $20 when they board the boat.
Adults only.
Light refreshments will be provided and music by DJ Frank Banks will be on board for your dancing pleasure. A cash bar will be available.
Please contact a Local Officer to purchase tickets: Todd Schmidt at UC Probation 750-7265; Eugene Roosa at Town of Lloyd 914-388-3684; Sheri Farrell at UC DA 706-1865; Kirk Jones at UC IS 332-5207; Derek Stapleton at Town of Shandaken 514-5919; Tina Buono at UC DSS 706-9620; Jeanne Edwards at City of Kingston 224-9262
Space is limited. Tickets available until July 8, 2022.
UNION CONTRACT
Several searchable PDF version's of the current January 1,2020 - December 31, 2024 contract (with and without the salary pages included in the document, are available on the Contract page )
OUR LOCATION
The location is in the NYSUT building - Home of CSEA Local 856 and CSEA Unit 8950. The building is located at:
200 Stockade Drive
(2nd Floor office in Building 200)
Kingston, NY 12401
(It is behind the Merrill Lynch building)
Check with your Representative or Shop Steward for more information
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NY HEALTH ACT - Additional Info
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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Hours of Availability
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.
FIX TIER 6
An email went out earlier from CSEA to members whom we believe are in Tier 6, asking for them to support our campaign for Tier 6 reforms. These people had previously been emailed last year with a survey asking them to prioritize which reforms they’d most like to see.
PAC reports that we’ve had a great response to the online form contacting state legislators, but we’ve not had a great response to the request for phone calls. I know no one likes making phone calls anymore (myself included!) but it really gets noticed by legislators more than the emails. Please ask other CSEA members to make phone calls, it would be very much appreciated. They just need to use the number we provided and state that they support Tier 6 reform. The most the legislators’ aides will likely ask is for the person’s zip code, which helps them keep track on their end.
I’m attaching the flyer PAC provided. Below is the text of the email sent yesterday, which can be used if you’re contacting members yourselves:
Join our campaign by writing a letter to your state legislators and then calling them at:
1-844-956-2891
Since going into effect in 2012, Tier 6 has become the dominant benefit tier within the Employees' Retirement System.
Tier 6 requires employees to pay more for their retirement for a longer period, only to receive a smaller benefit than employees in other pension tiers.
If we are serious about fixing our recruitment and retention issues within the State, local government, and school district workforces, reforms to Tier 6 must be on the table.
The changes we are proposing would encourage employees to make careers in public service by making them more appealing and competitive with the private sector.
With employer pension contribution rates set to decline significantly this year, and the State and our local governments in their best financial position in years, we must seize this opportunity to invest in he workers who make our state the Empire State.
Together, we can Fix Tier 6!
Jessica Ladlee
Communications Specialist
CSEA Southern Region Office
568 State Route 52
Beacon, NY 12508
Office: (845) 831-1000
Email: jessica.ladlee@cseainc.org
YOUR CSEA INSURANCE REP
SHOP STEWARD LIST REVISED - Feb 1st,2022
SHOP STEWARD LIST REVISED - Feb 1st,2022
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.
Call Today!
SHOP STEWARD LIST REVISED - Feb 1st,2022
SHOP STEWARD LIST REVISED - Feb 1st,2022
SHOP STEWARD LIST REVISED - Feb 1st,2022
- The Ulster County Unit #8950 Representative list (as of Feb 1st, 2022) is now available to print or download.
To view the printable versions of this and any other posting you see on this website, please click on the appropriate image.
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CSEA Members Save
CSEA Members can save with the CSEA Visa Credit Card, and can also apply for a Vehicle Purchase or Loan Refinance. Click on the printable flyer for more details...
Mission Statement
CSEA Unit 8950 Mission Statement
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.
ADDITONAL INFORMATION
PLEASE CHECK YOUR BUILDINGS' CSEA BULLETIN BOARD OR WITH YOUR UNION REPRESENTATIVE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For Additional Information:
Call us- (845) 706-9620. Or email: president@cseaunit8950.com
Open by Appointment: Give us a call!