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UCS TESTING POLICY On August 26th, 2021 CSEA filed a demand for impact negotiations regarding the mandated testing policy issued on 8/17/21.  Subsequently without response from the Unified Court System, on Aug 31st, 2021 CSEA filed an Improper Practice Charge with the...

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UCS VACCINATION POLICY Without any notice, the Coalition of Court Unions and their members have yet again received an outline of a new policy.  This time in regard to mandated vaccination. Although all the Unions were expecting this based on Judge DiFiore’s...

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UCS PROPOSED VACCINE MANDATE Throughout the course of the pandemic CSEA has worked diligently and responsibly with OCA, in order to create a safe and healthy environment for all of our members. Unfortunately, we have routinely been playing catchup with the weekly...

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REVISED MASK POLICY As vaccine rates are increasing and COVID cases are decreasing across NY, public employers are changing mask requirements, this includes the Court system. Today’s memo issued by OCA does not require employees to disclose vaccination status, and...

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MAY 24th RETURN TO IN PERSON STAFFING I have spoken to many of you over the course of the last week, regarding the potential pitfalls surrounding the re-opening set for this coming Monday.  Rest assured the Local continues to address facility safety and health issues...

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MAY 24th RETURN TO IN PERSON STAFFING The multi-union coalition met with OCA management representatives, in order to discuss the May 24th resumption of in-person staffing.  CSEA addressed the health and safety concerns of our membership and requested a gradual...