COMMUNITY OUTREACH
CSEA Judiciary Local 334 in collaboration with the Region 5 Community Outreach Committee, is excited to announce an amazing cause in the Syracuse area this Holiday season! We Rise Above the Streets Community Outreach, Inc. (Home | East Syracuse NY | We Rise Above The Streets Recovery Outreach Inc) will be hosting their annual “Thanksgiving Dinner for the Homeless” on Saturday, November 23, 2024, providing a quality, homestyle Thanksgiving Dinner to individuals and families in our community.
In our efforts to contribute, we are seeking monetary donations and volunteers to help prepare Thanksgiving Dinner. Donations will be used to purchase turkeys as well as chicken and beef main dishes. And, of course, we wouldn’t forget those traditional homemade side dishes that everyone loves! For our first year of this initiative, our overall goal is 25-30 Turkeys as well as enough side dishes to complete each meal. As all food must be pre-cooked, we are also seeking members willing to dedicate their time and talents to cook a Thanksgiving meal that those experiencing homelessness will never forget. Please know that any way that you wish to contribute to this cause will be received with warmth and gratitude.
If you are willing to donate your time to food preparation, please contact Theresa West via email @ theresajwest@hotmail.com) to coordinate supply drop-off and pick-up. Please advise if you are preparing food or if you are offering to cook food donated by other members for the event. Theresa will contact you with further information.
If you would like to get involved but don’t have the time, you may provide a financial donation here: https://www.venmo.com/u/CSEA-Local-334
We understand this is a busy time of year for everyone. We truly appreciate all that you do to support our union and our community!
PLEASE NOTE – Any dessert donations, including cookie trays, pies, cupcakes and cakes are gladly accepted! To arrange pick up prior to the event, please contact Theresa West via email: theresajwest@hotmail.com
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” —Winston Churchill
COURT RECESS TRAININGS
In the 2021-2026 contract, CSEA negotiated a new benefit that allows employees in the CSEA represented bargaining unit to participate remotely off-site in Union sponsored training during the court recess allowing employees to receive paid leave without charging leave accruals for the trainings. Eligible employees can opt to participate in this benefit if their court is not in session. If your court is in session on these training dates, you will need to get supervisory approval to attend the training remotely off-site. Participants may register for one or both days. During the 2024 recess, CSEA will be offering full day training on Friday, December 27, 2024, and Monday, December 30, 2024. Each training day will be from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with a lunch break.
WORKSHOPS
Workshop Title: Social Media for Social Justice
Description: Social media can be a great tool to build our union and to keep in touch with family and friends. During this workshop, we will teach you the current state of the law and best practices so that your use of social media does not lead to discipline at work.
Workshop Title: Privacy in the Workplace
Description: Employers are beginning to use cameras and video surveillance in the workplace more than ever before. This is done often to prevent theft or to monitor what employees are doing while on the clock. Sometimes the employer advises the union or employees that they are being watched, and other times it is done secretly. This workshop will update you on the latest rules that employers
Workshop Title: The FMLA
Description: This workshop will give you a firm understanding of the Family and Medical Leave Act, what is covered, how it works, and what you should look for when representing your members. Serious health conditions, family members covered, military caregiver leave, parental leave, etc.
Workshop Title: Drug & Alcohol Policies & Legal Weed
Description: A discussion of employer policies, what to look for, what is negotiable, and how the legalization of marijuana impacts them.
For all inquiries please contact State Operations at 518-257-1279
REGISTRATION OPENS on Friday, November 1, 2024. The CSEA bargaining unit employees who wish to take advantage of this unique benefit must register by close of business Friday, December 13, 2024.
Note: No exceptions will be made beyond this date.
CSEA members must register through the CSEA website: https://memberlink.cseany.org/Events.aspx. You will be required to sign in, then you may find and click on Court Recess Training.
*Only CSEA non-members will be registered manually through the CSEA State Operations Department by calling 518-257-1279.
COURT REPORTER TRAINING – WINTER RECESS
This training is separate and apart from the Recess Virtual Training referenced above – Do not use the fillable registration form for these title specific trainings.
CSEA Judiciary Locals have arranged the winter recess Court Reporter training program again this year. These trainings are for active CSEA members holding the title of Court Reporter. Members will be required to supply the following information with their RSVP: First Name, Last Name, Non-Work email address, CSEAID#, Work Location and which Class/Classes they would like to attend. If you do not know your CSEA ID# you can contact CSEA member solutions at 1-800-342-4146 to obtain. Space is limited, please send an email to ian@csealocal334.com if interested prior to 12/2/24. Be advised, if you are scheduled to work during the dates of the classes, and your immediate supervisor cannot alter your schedule, you will not be able to attend. See the attached flyer for full details.
2024 court reporting training flyer
LIGHTS ON THE LAKE 2024
Lights on The Lake is New York’s premier drive-through holiday light show. Every year our brothers and sisters from CSEA Local 834 proudly setup and maintain two miles of breathtaking displays for all to enjoy. Once again this year, CSEA Local 334 would like to offer our members complimentary passes to enjoy the display. We ask that you RSVP to ian@csealocal334.com and include your name, member # and mailing address by 12/16/24, one ticket per member please. This year’s tickets will be good for one time use any night. Get yours while they are here, tickets are being distributed on a first come, first served basis.