LOCAL 334 UTICA COMETS HOCKEY NIGHT – FRIDAY MARCH 7TH
Join us at the Utica Memorial Auditorium, Friday March 7th for an always exciting Utica Comets Hockey game. Admission includes ticket to game, Dinner supplied by the Local and the best seats in the house! Tickets are limited, so get your payment and reservation forms in today! Member cost is $15; guest cost is $70. Any questions, contact Ian Spencer at ian@csealocal334.com. All reservations must be received via mail by March 3rd. See the attached flyer for further details and the reservation form.2025 Comets Hockey night
STRIKES AT STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
As you may have seen on local news or social media, employees at several state correctional facilities went on an unauthorized strike. CSEA has been in direct contact with DOCCS local presidents and members over this fluid situation. President Sullivan sent an email earlier this week to remind DOCCS members that participating in ongoing or potential strikes at correctional facilities violates the Taylor Law, which prohibits strikes by public employees. The email emphasized that any participation in such actions could result in severe penalties, including loss of pay, disciplinary measures or even termination.
For more on the Taylor Law, visit this archived Work Force article.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND CO-PAY REIMBURSEMENT
Submit your EBF reimbursement form once your combined co-pay amount for physician visits, labs/X-rays, other unreimbursed medical expenses, and prescription co-pays reaches $400. This applies to co-pays incurred on or after December 31st each year. Applications for 2024 reimbursement are accepted until March 31st, 2025.
Please refer to the attached guidelines for details on acceptable proof of co-pays, such as Explanation of Benefits (EOB) for physician co-pays and pharmacy printouts for prescription co-pays. If you have any questions, call 1-800-323-2732 or visit www.cseaebf.com.105_UCS_Copay (9)
MEMBER BENEFITS SPOTLIGHT
Did you know that CSEA members receive up to 40% off tuition at Excelsior University? This benefit also applies to a member’s spouse or domestic partner. But that’s not all! The application fee and graduation fees are waived; flexible course schedules are offered; and financial aid, deferred tuition, scholarships, and payment plans are available. Contact an admissions counselor at 844-843-9296 or visit nyscsea.excelsior.edu.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Region 5
Do you have a graduating high school senior continuing their education? Are you looking for help paying for it? Your union has a scholarship opportunity for YOU! CSEA Central Region 5 is proud to announce the application period for our annual Continuing Education Scholarship is open. Applicants must be graduating high schools seniors who will be continuing their education at an accredited college or trade school, and are the child/legal dependent or grandchild of a CSEA Region 5 member in good standing or a CSEA Region 5 staff member. The application deadline is April 1, 2025. A minimum of 4 winners will be selected.
Download the Scholarship Application Here!
Download a flyer to advertise in your workplace!
REGION 5 ST. PATRICKS DAY PARADES
Join Central Region 5 as we represent CSEA in the Binghamton and Syracuse St. Patrick’s Day Parades. All members, family, and friends are welcome! Binghamton Parade is Saturday, March 1. We will be meeting at the Rumble Ponies parking lot at 11 a.m. for a tailgate before the parade (Flyer attached). The Syracuse Parade is on March 15 – more details to follow.2025 St Patricks Parade
REGION 5 HOCKEY NIGHT
CSEA Region 5 community outreach will be holding their Southern Tier hockey night on Saturday April 12th, 2025. Tickets will be $12 each and must be ordered by April 1st. See the attached flyer for details.
SAVE THE DATE
Region 5 Cornhole Tournament
The Region 5 Community Outreach Committee is asking you to save the date for its 3rd annual Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, June 28, at Touch of Texas in Binghamton. This event is used to raise money for Special Olympics NY. This event is open to ALL members AND the community. Raffle baskets/donation items appreciated. More information on where to sign up will be coming soon.Cornhole Tournament 2025