CSEA Local 303 - Roswell Park

05/18/2026

05/04/2026

There is no sector of the workforce more resilient than those who work in public service.

Every day you go above and beyond to respond to the needs of your community: stepping up during extreme weather events, responding to emergencies, educating the next generation, keeping our streets clean, caring for patients and the elderly, ensuring public safety, and so much more.

This Public Service Recognition Week, we salute your grit, dedication and commitment.

Public Service Recognition Week

As billionaires and their anti-worker allies drive up the cost of living and slash public service funding, you have answered their attacks by standing together and getting organized.

Nationwide, you are using your union voice to demand more for your communities. In the courts, AFSCME members have successfully protected funding for museums, libraries and child care.

At the bargaining table, we continue to negotiate for fair wages, safe staffing, and respect, all of which ensure public services remain strong for everyone who relies on them.

Your resilience and perseverance teach all of us an important lesson: the best way to channel our love for this country is by standing together to make working people’s lives better.

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04/17/2026

Dear CSEA Member,

Your team was back this week fighting with the State for your next collective bargaining agreement.

Your CSEA Team continues to fight for many contractual enhancements throughout the contract and although the overall discussions are still very fluid, we can report that there have been wage and health insurance proposals.

We obviously cannot get into specifics, as all discussions are still in the context of an overall agreement. However, we can report that the initial wage proposals, while not what we want, exceed wage proposals from the previous two contracts. Further, there was nothing shocking in the state’s health insurance proposals.

There is still a long way to go to get to an agreement that recognizes and respects the hard work CSEA members provide throughout the state. But the most recent days your CSEA team spent with the State were productive.

We are scheduled to be back with the State on April 27th, where your CSEA Team will continue to fight for the best contract that acknowledges the hard work and dedication CSEA members provide every day.

As we have asked before if you know any co-workers who would like to receive our Contract Updates, send them to https://tinyurl.com/scan-2026.

In Solidarity,

Your CSEA Negotiating Team

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03/16/2026

NYS Partnership
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New Six-Month Online Certificate Programs Now Available

Earning a certificate is an excellent way to support your career advancement and show employers you're committed to professional growth. The Partnership offers two, six-month online certificate programs that will enhance your knowledge and skills.

You’ll take all classes online through the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS) at your own pace.

All programs are free and open to CSEA-represented NYS employees

Basics Of Supervision
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Understand the responsibilities of being a supervisor.

Microsoft Excel 365 Intermediate
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Explore formatting, data manipulation, advanced charts, and formula usage.

How to Enroll

To participate, you must follow our two-step registration process.

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Once you have an active license, you can register for the program in SLMS. Search by the relevant SLMS code.

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Complete by Sept. 15, 2026

To earn a certificate, you must successfully complete all required courses by September 15, 2026. Supervisory approval is not required for courses taken outside of the normal workday.

03/12/2026

The CSEA negotiating team completed another session with the state.

While the team continues to propose numerous contractual enhancements, this past session weighed in on safety and health issues with various state agencies. Significant concerns include DOT workers being “assaulted” through intrusions in work zones, safety related issues in NY state parks, assaults of our workers in OMH and OCFS and many other agencies where safety needs to be addressed. The state was receptive to many of the issues the team raised.

We are scheduled to be back with the State on both March 16 & 17, where your CSEA Team will continue to fight for the best contract that acknowledges the hard work and dedication CSEA members provide each and every day.

As we have asked before if you know any co-workers who would like to receive our Contract Updates, send them to https://tinyurl.com/scan-2026.

In Solidarity,

Your CSEA Negotiating Team

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03/12/2026

On Sunday, our union stood alongside labor families and allies at the Fix Tier 6 rally at MVP Arena, where more than 15,000 members of CSEA and fellow public service unions gathered to demand changes to an unequal pension system.

Union activists and lawmakers voiced strong support for achieving pension parity for public workers. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who previously signed legislation reducing the Tier 6 vesting period from 10 years to five years, said she remains open to further reforms to help improve recruitment and retention in the public sector.

Please visit our page to see more photos and video. Our Instagram has a lot of great content from this amazing event, too.
One-House Budgets Released
This week the Assembly and Senate released their one-house budgets, showing where they agree, where they diverge, and what new priorities they’re advancing. Notably, both houses included a commitment to making meaningful reforms to Tier 6 in the final State Budget. Both houses also included increased investment in several areas, like aid to local governments, childcare, healthcare, and more.

The one-house budgets included several CSEA-supported proposals, including:
Support for reforms to Tier 6
Authorizing the use of body scanning technology to screen for contraband in OCFS juvenile detention facilities.
Expanding the work zone camera program to include additional state highways.
Increasing penalties for assaulting DMV Representatives, License Examiners, and highway workers.
Increasing penalties for failing to abide by the State’s Move Over Law and for speeding in a work zone.
Providing 911 and emergency dispatchers with the ability to retire after 25 years of service.

The state’s new fiscal year begins on April 1, and until then, CSEA will continue to advocate to get these proposals, and others, included in the final budget.

Use this link to visit our website and to learn about ways you can take action and fight for these important issues.
No Kings Day Rally
On March 28, CSEA members and retirees are urged to take part in “No Kings Day” and stand together for working people. This is a chance to raise our voices against a system that rewards billionaires with massive tax breaks while working families face rising costs and growing economic pressure.

For CSEA, this rally is about standing up for the rights that unions have fought hard to win: the right to organize, the right to collectively bargain, and the right to a better life for us and our families. When working people show up, stand together, and speak out, we send a powerful message: our voices matter, our rights matter, and we will not be pushed aside.

You can sign up for a rally in your area by using this link to AFSCME’s event page. We strongly encourage you to share this information with your co-workers. The more of us who participate, the stronger our message will be.
Seaford Public Library Workers Join CSEA
Workers at the Seaford Public Library have officially joined CSEA after the library’s Board of Directors voted to voluntarily recognize the union as the exclusive bargaining representative for non-management employees. The victory marks the third group of library workers to organize with CSEA in the past three years. The campaign began when Seaford workers reached out to Wantagh Public Library CSEA Unit President Jenn McHugh and was supported by member organizers, union staff and fellow library workers across Long Island. Congratulations to our newest CSEA members on this organizing success.
Blitz News! 💨
We’re excited to share that several upcoming blitzing and mobilizing opportunities are on the horizon! These efforts are a great way to connect with members, build momentum, and make a meaningful impact together. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer organizer or looking to get involved for the first time, your energy and participation are needed. Stay tuned for more details on how to sign up and get involved. Mark your calendars for the dates below:

Long Island Region 1 — April 8th – April 11th
Capital Region 4 — April 21st – April 25th
Central Region 5 — April 28th – May 2nd

We look forward to seeing you in action!
📱 MyCSEA App Update 📱
You can now view a member’s “Member Since” date by using the Membership Checker feature in the Officers Toolkit within the MyCSEA app.
TRAINING — TRAINING — TRAINING
CSEA’s Education and Training Department provides many in-person and virtual workshop opportunities across the state. Visit the CSEA Education & Training Department and click on your region to see upcoming in-person Grievance, Discipline and Steward training sessions and register today! Click on “Virtual” to view and register for supplemental online trainings including FMLA, recertification classes, contract negotiations, and much more.

Reminder: In accordance with the CSEA Local and Unit Constitutions, Article V, Section 6: “All officers shall attend officers’ training sessions, grievance training sessions as well as disciplinary training sessions as provided by the Association.”

Treasurer Training
CSEA is offering several in-person sessions for all folks in the following regions.

Western Region 6 — All locals and units in and around Rochester at the satellite office on Tuesday, March 24. Use this link to register. Local 815 and all surrounding locals and units in Erie County at the Local 815 office on Wednesday, March 25. Use this link to register.

Capital Region 4 — All locals and units of Local 818 Fulton County & Local 829 Montgomery County at the Local 818 office on Thursday, April 9. Use this link to register.

Southern Region 3 — All local and units in Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties at the Local 860 Westchester County office on Thursday, April 30. Use this link to register.

Secretary Training
CSEA is offering several in-person sessions for folks in the following regions.

Long Island Region 1 — Suffolk County on March 18, use this link to register. Nassau County on March 19, use this link to register.

Capital Region 4 — Plattsburgh, NY on April 2, use this link to register.

Southern Region 3 — New City, NY on Monday, April 6, use this link to register.

There is also a virtual session available for ALL REGIONS, on March 25, use this link to register and April 15, use this link to register.
Skillsoft/Precipio E-Learning Subscriptions Virtual Presentation
CSEA is offering a free virtual presentation from 6 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18 to help local government and private sector members learn about Skillsoft/Precipio e-learning subscriptions.Members can access thousands of online courses, eBooks and videos—available anytime, anywhere—covering topics from communications and leadership to technology and professional development.

The presentation is available to members not covered by the NYS and CSEA Partnership for Education and Training. To register, please first login into our website here, then use this link to complete your registration. Questions, comments, or concerns? Please contact the CSEA Work Institute at 866-478-5548.
DID YOU KNOW?

Women’s History Month — Frances Perkins
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In Solidarity,

Mary E. Sullivan
President

02/17/2026

Your CSEA negotiating team just concluded another day of fighting for the best contract possible.

Since our last email, we have met with the State two times. We can report that your CSEA team has proposed numerous contractual enhancements to the State. We are also happy to report there has been positive dialog with the State on many of your Team’s proposals. The proposals are the very issues, topics, wants and needs as stated in your survey responses and provided to your team during the “listening tour” that team members conducted throughout the state.

While we can’t provide specific details, as all the conversations have been in the context of an overall agreement, these initial sessions have been positive so far.

We are scheduled to be back with the State on both February 25 & 26, where your CSEA Team will continue to fight for the best contract that acknowledges the hard work and dedication you provide each and every day.

As we have asked before if you know any co-workers who would like to receive our Contract Updates, send them to https://tinyurl.com/scan-2026.

In Solidarity,

Your CSEA Negotiating Team

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01/27/2026

Dear CSEA family,

CSEA’s endorsement of Governor Kathy Hochul was not made lightly, and I know it will generate strong reactions among many of you. You deserve to understand why your elected leadership reached this decision. Endorsements are not about party labels or personalities. They are about what is best for CSEA members, our jobs, our safety, our pensions, and the public services we provide. On those measures, Governor Hochul has delivered.

At a time when public employees across the country are facing attacks on collective bargaining rights, pensions, and workplace protections, New York has taken a different path. Governor Hochul has worked with labor, not fought it, and that partnership has produced real gains for CSEA members.

Most importantly, we have made long‑overdue progress on retirement security. In recent years, Governor Hochul signed legislation improving Tier 5 and 6 by reducing the vesting period and making pension calculations fairer for newer employees. While more work remains, these reforms represent meaningful progress after years of inaction, and we are committed to continuing the fight for true parity. We also know that Governor Hochul remains committed to this as well.

Worker safety and job protection have also been a clear priority. Governor Hochul expanded highway work zone safety laws, including the Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement program to better protect highway workers. She also signed first-in-the-nation legislation placing guardrails on the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace to prevent us from losing out jobs due to this new technology. This is a massive protection that no one else in the country has.

The Governor has consistently invested in the public services CSEA members provide, including infrastructure, health care, mental health services, and increased the workforce in many state agencies. These investments protect jobs, strengthen communities, and ensure New Yorkers receive the services they depend on.

Endorsing a candidate does not mean we agree on every issue, nor does it mean we stop holding leaders accountable. It means recognizing who has delivered for CSEA members and who is best positioned to continue moving forward.

For these reasons, CSEA is endorsing Governor Kathy Hochul.

For more information visit cseany.org/hochul.

In solidarity,

Mary E. Sullivan
CSEA President

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01/27/2026

Your CSEA Negotiating Team and New York State have begun negotiations on a new contract to succeed the agreement that will expire on April 1, 2026.

Your CSEA Negotiating Team and Representatives from the State met on January 22, 2026. Another meeting with the State is being scheduled for February.

In the meantime, your CSEA Negotiating Team along with CSEA Staff continue to meet to further develop proposals.

CSEA-represented State executive branch employees are on the front lines delivering essential services to New Yorkers every day under increasingly difficult working conditions.

Our expectation is to reach an agreement with the State that treats all members with fairness and respect.

CSEA members across the State understand that these are not ordinary times, but collective bargaining requires both labor and management to come to the table in good faith to find common ground. CSEA is prepared for challenging discussions with the State.

To keep members informed, CSEA will continue to send out email updates. Please encourage your CSEA co-workers who aren’t yet receiving this email to sign up for our updates at https://tinyurl.com/scan-2026.

In Solidarity,

Your CSEA Negotiating Team

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01/06/2026

Jump into 2026 with our Local Government & Private Sector Members-Only Webinar Series! The CSEA Work Institute will be hosting training presented by Balancing Life’s Issues.

State members are welcome to attend but will need to call to register.

Join us for these upcoming training sessions:

January 14 - 6pm – 7:30pm
Living Off Your Paycheck

In today’s financially uncertain world, with inflation rising at unprecedented rates, learning how to live frugally is more important than ever. In this course, participants will receive practical advice on how to stretch their dollars and make ends meet. We’ll cover goal setting and examine how your beliefs about money impact your saving and spending habits. Together, we’ll explore debt reduction strategies, distinguish between wants and needs, and learn how to increase wealth while maximizing financial opportunities. Join us to gain the tools and mindset needed to thrive in an era of economic uncertainty.

Registration deadline is noon the day of the event.

Please pre-register for this event by first logging in to cseany.org and then visiting this link: https://www.csealearningcenter.org/learncenter/wregisterlg.cfm
You will receive a Zoom registration link 48 hours before each training date.

If you have questions, please contact the Work Institute at ph. 866-478-5548.