Any member willing to provide positive experiences with the recent court recess training and are willing to be included in the February CSEA newsletter, please contact

local.333.info@gmail.com

ASAP

Selfies are encouraged!

Thank you,

Local 333

Meeting held on November 20, 2025 at CSEA Headquarters

Synopsis of the Meeting:

1. Health and Safety guidelines and reports were discussed. Compliance and reporting improvements were suggested and further worksite assessments needed to be completed.
2. Statewide Eligibility Lists were discussed.  Improvements for access to the lists were suggested.  Human Resources Departments need to improve transparency.
3. Probation terms were discussed and a push to use templates supplied by UCS Human Resources that are not being fully utilized.
4. Court Officer Change of Assignment Pilot Program was discussed and improvements suggested.
5. Employee being terminated or leaving state service was discussed. Improved information and representation suggested for members.
6.  Line of Duty injury issues were discussed. Several suggestions were made to improve the benefit.
7. Reallocation for titles in the Clerical Series and Secretary for Acting Supreme Court Judges were discussed. Several options were proposed. Much depends on 2026 State and Judiciary budgets.
8. Support Magistrate issues were discussed. Staffing and funding were the main issues. Federal funding is not available for the Judiciary.
9. Overtime for community engagement events was discussed. Payment of OT and future assignments were the main topics.
10. Artificial Intelligence issues and guidelines discussed.
11. Telecommuting pilot program under review. No report yet.
12. Future Labor/Management meetings were scheduled.

Thank you to Barb Douglas, Brad Nelson and Dave Sherlock for their commitment and work on the Audit Committee! They did an excellent job! Treasurer Beth Keniston submitted the audit, and we are all set for 2025!

Good morning members. If you plan on attending Local 333’s  general membership meeting on 12/19/2025, 5:30 pm, at the Hilton Garden Inn Clifton Park, please respond directly to local.333.info@gmail.com by 12/14/2025

Thank you,

Local 333

CSEA SPONSORED TRAINING DURING COURT RECESS

During the 2025 Court Recess, CSEA represented bargaining unit employees are allowed to participate in the Union-sponsored virtual training without charge to leave accruals. This is a CSEA negotiated benefit, and eligible employees can opt to participate by registering for one or both days. If your court is in session on these training dates, you will need supervisory approval to participate.

Training Dates:

Monday, December 29, 2025, and
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
9:00 am 4:00 pm with a lunch break

REGISTRATION OPENS on Monday, November 3, 2025, and closes at end of business onFriday, December 12, 2025. Note: No exceptions will be made beyond this date.

Registration Process:

CSEA members must register at https://memberlink.cseany.org/Event.axd?e=2050. After logging in, you will be taken to the registration form.

CSEA non-members must call the CSEA State Operations Department to register at 518-257-1279.

Requirements / Ground Rules :

• MUST participate for the full day (no partial days allowed).
• MUST provide a personal email address to participate.
• MUST provide first and last name (i.e., John’s iPad will not be counted as participating).
• No sharing of a link is allowed. There will be unique identifiers attached. If a link is shared, the participants utilizing the same link will not be counted as participating.
• No recording of the training is allowed.
• No anonymous logins- you will be removed.

Below is the list of workshops that will be offered.

COURT RECESS TRAINING SCHEDULE

WORKSHOPS

Workshop Title: CSEA 101- All About Our Union

Description: Today’s Unions have to work hard every day to hold on to what we have accomplished. The strength of our union depends upon member involvement and the recruitment and education of new activists. This member orientation workshop is designed to provide participants with knowledge and information about CSEA. In this workshop, participants will be provided with an overview of CSEA, including the history, structure, departments, resources available, the benefits of membership, and education opportunities to become involved in. Come join us and learn more about your Union – CSEA!

Workshop Title: Building Power Together: CSEA in the Legislative and Political Process

Description: CSEA plays a vital role in influencing the laws, policies, and elections that affect our work and communities. This workshop explains how the Legislative and Political Action Department works to advance members’ interests and offers practical ways for you to get involved through lobbying, advocacy, and political participation.

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 must follow when they decide to engage in surveillance of their employees. Both private and public sector workplace rules will be explored.

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.

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: New York State and Local Retirement System Retirement Overview

Description: This workshop will provide a general overview of everything a New York State and Local Retirement System member needs to know including the differences in the tiers, how a benefit is calculated, service credits, what you need to do to file for retirement, death benefits and Retirement Online.

Workshop Title: New State Deferred Compensation Plan

Description: This workshop is an interactive conversation on the benefits of enrolling and participating in the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan. Learn about the basics of investing and our investment options, pre-tax or post-tax dollars, and an overview of our easy and secure online enrollment process.  We will also discuss longevity, income sources, asset consolidation, and required minimum distributions associated with the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan.

Workshop Title: Bloodborne Pathogens Program Review

Description: During this workshop there will be a review of the regulatory requirements for a NYS DOL PESH compliant Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Program and the status of the current UCS program, with discussion about program implementation across the courts system.

Workshop Title: Workplace Violence Prevention Program Review

Description: During this workshop there will be a review of the regulatory requirements for a NYS DOL PESH compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Program with a review of the status of the current UCS programs with recent add-ons for the MHLS program activities, with discussion about program implementation across the courts system.

Workshop Title: Active Shooter

Description: This is the C.R.A.S.E Class from A.L.E.R.R.T. During this workshop you will learn what an unarm person could do if ever confronted with an active shooter Situation.

Should you have any questions, please contact State Operations at 518-257-1279. {Play}

CSEA Region 4 marched in the City of Albany’s Veteran’s Day Parade on November 11th.

Representing Judiciary Local 333 were members Ange Morris (Albany Family Court, 1st VP Matt Carpenter (Schenectady Family Court) and Joel Herrera (Schenectady Family Court. Joel is a USMC Veteran and current member of NY Air National Guard.

Most shows at Proctor’s give a 10% CSEA discount!

Buy at the Box Office for best prices!

1st VP Matthew Carpenter and his family took advantage of the discount at the show Wicked!