CSEA Area C

07/30/2026

07/30/2026

05/23/2026

05/16/2026

Congratulations to CSEA’s own Kevin Palkki!

Kevin has officially been re-elected to the CalPERS Board for a second term after being certified as a candidate for the school seat with no challengers. This victory belongs to CSEA members! Member leaders collected 9,743 petition signatures, more than three times the original goal.That is the power of collective action. When members lead, CSEA wins!

Congratulations, Kevin, and thank you to every member leader who helped make this victory possible!

04/27/2026

Over the past few days, Member Leaders of Area C attended the Area C Institute . It was more than a training—it was an opportunity to grow as leaders and strengthen our union. This weekend reminded us that true leadership begins with dignity—how we treat one another, how we welcome new members, and how we stand together in fairness, respect, and unity. As members return to their chapters, the work begins: putting these skills into action.

Together, we lead with purpose.
Together, We Mobilize Members.
Together, We Fight For Our Future.
Together, We Lead With Dignity.

Thank you to CSEA’s MESD Staff, Member Benefits Department, Association President Adam Irving Joseph Weinberger, Board of Directors and participants for making this event a huge Success!

03/19/2026

CSEA's ‘Employee’ Newsletter shared this article after CSEA held its first Paraeducator Conference nearly 30 years ago, in 1998. The Conference was a big success, and you can see similarities and differences to today's event.

Read the article below:

“Nearly 600 paraeducators from throughout the state attended the inaugural California Paraeducator Conference held here in August.

Cosponsored by the state Department of Education and SEA, the conference (shown above) featured speakers from the department, CSEA and national education organizations. Participants also attended workshops on literacy, student diversity, behavior management and special education, among other topics.

The event drew rave reviews from the attendees and prompted the sponsors to commit to an annual gathering of California paraeducators. ‘Every para needs this chance to meet other paras and get their ideas,’ said Fatima Bettencourt, a paraeducator from Chatom Union School District in Stanislaus County.”

03/13/2026

NEW POLL: We’re leading Democrats with 16%.

California is too expensive, and the problem won’t be solved by the same politicians who got us here. That's why more and more Californians are joining our movement.

03/13/2026

03/13/2026