LOCAL DINNER MEETINGS
Local 334 will be holding the following meetings in May and June. Please RSVP to: marie@csealocal334.com. Local meetings are open to members from all counties within Local 334. Vendors will be available at the times listed below.
Meetings will be at the following locations:
Oneida County Dinner Meeting, Utica, Thursday May 21st, 2026 – Monarch by Anthony Amodio – 16 Erie Street Yorkville, NY 13495
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- Visit with vendors at 5:00
- Dinner meeting begins at 6:00.
- RSVP by May 11th,2026 to marie@csealocal334.com.
Broome County Dinner Meeting, Binghamton, Tuesday June 9th, 2026 – Celebrations on Park – 136 Park Ave. Binghamton, NY 13903
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- Visit with vendors at 5:00
- Retirement Presentation begins at 6:00.
- RSVP by May 21st,2026 to marie@csealocal334.com.
Jefferson County Dinner Meeting, Watertown, Wednesday June 17th, 2026 – Hilton Garden Inn – 1290 Arsenal Street Watertown, NY 13601
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- Visit with vendors at 5:00
- Dinner meeting begins at 6:00.
- RSVP by June 7th , 2026 to marie@csealocal334.com.
UPCOMING REGION EVENTS
Region 5 CSEA Day @ the Syracuse Mets will be Sunday, May 10 @ 1:05 p.m. vs. Rochester. This game is also part of the “Kids Eat Free” promotion with the team. Enter to win up to 4 tickets (and food vouchers). If you win and you’re unable to attend, please notify Region 5 ASAP so they can select a new winner.
Use this link to enter –> https://actionnetwork.org/forms/csea-day-syracuse-mets-may-10?source=direct_link&
SAVE THE DATE
Syracuse area Clambake – June 10, 2026
STATE POLITICS
State Budget
With no final state budget in place, the Legislature passed budget extenders #7 and #8, which kept state government operating through early this week. The next deadline of note is today Monday, May 4, when another extender must be in place to cover the administration payroll.
As of this email, there are still no strong signals that a final budget agreement is imminent. Major outstanding issues continue to include auto insurance reform, along with immigration and environmental policy. Issues on which CSEA remains actively engaged, including Tier 5 and Tier 6 reform, highway safety, local government assistance and others, remain part of the broader negotiations but are not currently at the forefront while larger disputes are being resolved.
Support Tom DiNapoli
CSEA’s toolkit in support of our friend, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is now live. The toolkit includes flyers, social media materials and other information for you to share with your co-workers, family and friends. Visit the DiNapoli page by using this link.
CSEA is proud to support DiNapoli’s re-election, especially as he faces a primary this year. He has been a strong partner to working people and has consistently protected our retirement fund and financial future.
Now is the time to come together and support a leader who understands what is at stake for CSEA members and retirees. Visit the site to learn more, access resources and find ways to get involved.
MEMBER BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT
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For assistance, call 1-800-342-4146 or visit this link to learn more.
BE INFORMED – GET INVOLVED
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