News
Updates
2 PERCENT SALARY INCREASE
*Late last evening the Office of the State Comptroller advised that Unified Court System employees will see the 2% increase and retroactive pay reflected in their May 26th, 2021 paycheck.*
We are happy to report that included in the State budget was an appropriation for the 2 percent salary increase that was due and payable April 1, 2020. This appropriation also includes payout for any retroactive monies due. Employees who were in active service for any period following April 1, 2020 are entitled to the retroactive payment and for that base annual salary adjustment, to be factored into their pension calculation should they retire prior to the actual payment being made. Once this contractual obligation has been paid in full, our grievance that was filed regarding this issue will be withdrawn as moot. We thank you for your patience in what we know has been a long road.
Additionally we have had many members inquire about an Early Retirement Incentive (ERI). Though one was passed in the budget, it only pertains to City workers in NYC. We have no expectation and/or indication that any ERI will be passed for State employees. In fact, we will be advocating that the hiring and promotional freeze that was implemented by the NYS Division of Budget and the Governor’s office be lifted so that hiring and filling of those positions that were lost due to attrition can be filled as soon as possible.
CONTRACTUAL PAYMENTS
A reminder that CSEA has been advised that all members eligible for SLED, longevity and incremental payments effective April 1st, 2021 will see those payments reflected in their April 28th paycheck.
CSEA SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Statewide- Deadline extended to June 1st, 2021
It is with great pleasure CSEA announces the 2021 Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarship Program application period is now open. From now until April 15, eligible children or grandchildren of CSEA members can apply to win one of the 18 Irving Flaumenbaum Scholarships, plus be eligible for the Met Life and Pearl Insurance Awards.
Region 5 – Deadline May 1st, 2021
The Central Region application deadline is May 1, 2021 for our 15th annual College Scholarship awards from eligible high school seniors whose parents, legal guardians or grandparents are Region 5 CSEA members in good-standing.
Local 334 – Deadline Extended to April 23rd, 2021
It is with great pleasure CSEA Judiciary Local 334 announces the 2021 Lt. Michael D. Carraway Memorial Scholarship Program. Graduating seniors who are a child or legal dependent of a court employee represented by CSEA Judiciary Local 334 and will be attending an accredited institution of higher education are eligible to apply. All applications must be received by April 16th.
*These scholarships are another member-only benefit of belonging to New York’s Leading Union.*
AFSCME SCHOLARSHIPS
Several scholarship programs are available for AFSCME members and their children. A brief description of each scholarship is below. For more information on the AFSCME scholarships, visit the AFSCME Scholarship page or call 1-800-588-0374.
2021 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
A message from Statewide President Mary Sullivan –
“I’m excited to invite you to virtually attend our 2021 Women’s Conference. This year’s theme is “And Still We Rise” and will feature informative workshops and inspirational speakers. Women have made great strides over time, but we still have far to go to achieve equality. Our union and the Labor Movement, in general, have always been staunch supporters of women’s rights and the struggle to achieve equity, opportunity, fairness, and respect for all. There are so many interesting and groundbreaking things we are living through. The pandemic has plagued us over the last year, and we are learning to adapt and overcome the challenges it has presented us. Our union’s Standing Women’s Committee has put together a conference agenda with programs that will provide information, tools, and techniques to help recharge our energy to continue rising above the challenges and build our power. Even though it is still not safe enough to gather in person, we will use our technology to come together online and figure out new ways to keep making “good trouble,” as the late Congressman John Lewis was fond of saying.”
This event is open to all current and retiree union members. Details on Conference Registration are available through our conference website at: https://cseany.org/womens-conference-2021. You must be logged in to our site to be able to view this page and register online. Please note: Registration has been extended and will close at 5pm on Wednesday, April 21.
DEFERRED COMP WEBINARS
Dan Kain from NYS Deferred Compensation will be holding Deferred Compensation Pre-Retirement webinars on Tuesday, April 20th at 12:00pm and Monday, April 26th at 12:00pm.
Dan will also be holding Deferred Compensation Enrollment webinars on Thursday, April 22nd at 12:00pm and Thursday, April 29th at 10:00am.
To register for one or more of the webinars, you may click here:
Pre-Retirement Webinars: (We will go over how to calculate your NYS Pension, how and when to withdraw Deferred Compensation Funds and the taxes involved with doing so and much more)
Tuesday, April 20th 12:00pm
Monday , April 26th 12:00pm
*Did you know * You can withdraw your pre-tax Deferred Compensation money as soon as you leave state service regardless of your age with no penalty!
Enrollment Webinars: (We will go over the basics of investing with Deferred Compensation as well as how to enroll).
Thursday, April 22nd 12:00pm
Thursday, April 29th 10:00am
*Did you know* You can sign up for Deferred Compensation and contribute as little as 1% of your paycheck!
Updates
2 PERCENT SALARY INCREASE
The State’s Executive Budget was passed last week. We are happy to report that included in the budget, is an appropriation for the 2 percent salary increase that was due and payable April 1, 2020. This appropriation also includes payout for any retroactive monies due. We do not at this time have an exact date as to which paycheck we can expect to see this money, but are estimating it should be late spring/early summer. Once this contractual obligation has been paid in full, our grievance that was filed regarding this issue will be withdrawn as moot. We thank you for your patience in what we know has been a long road.
Additionally we have had many members inquire about an Early Retirement Incentive (ERI). Though one was passed in the budget, it only pertains to City workers in NYC. We have no expectation and/or indication that any ERI will be passed for State employees. In fact, we will be advocating that the hiring and promotional freeze that was implemented by the NYS Division of Budget and the Governor’s office be lifted so that hiring and filling of those positions that were lost due to attrition can be filled as soon as possible.
Updates
UPDATED GUIDANCE
Please review the attached updated Guidance distributed by OCA to all Judicial and Non- Judicial court personnel yesterday regarding Quarantine following Exposure, UCS COVID-19 Daily Self-Assessment & Leave for Quarantine policies and procedures. Unless otherwise referenced this guidance will go into effect tomorrow April 1, 2021 and will supersede information set forth in Sections VII and VIII in the March 17, 2021 Memorandum.
SICK LEAVE BANK
Attached please find information regarding the 2021 CSEA Sick Leave Bank Open Enrollment period. If eligible and interested in enrolling, please complete the enrollment form and scan your submission to your respective HR department. Enrollment forms must be received no later than April 14, 2021. If you are already a member it is not necessary to reapply. The annual contribution charges for 2021 have been waived for current members.
CONTRACTUAL PAYMENTS
A reminder that CSEA has been advised that all members eligible for SLED, longevity and incremental payments effective April 1st, 2021 will see those payments reflected in their April 28th paycheck. We have also been advised that OCA will be deferring yet again, the 2% raise in full into the next fiscal year. We do not have any further details as to the anticipated duration of the deferral.
CSEA SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Statewide- Deadline April 15th, 2021
It is with great pleasure CSEA announces the 2021 Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarship Program application period is now open. From now until April 15, eligible children or grandchildren of CSEA members can apply to win one of the 18 Irving Flaumenbaum Scholarships, plus be eligible for the Met Life and Pearl Insurance Awards.
Region 5 – Deadline May 1st, 2021
The Central Region application deadline is May 1, 2021 for our 15th annual College Scholarship awards from eligible high school seniors whose parents, legal guardians or grandparents are Region 5 CSEA members in good-standing.
Local 334 – Deadline April 16th, 2021
It is with great pleasure CSEA Judiciary Local 334 announces the 2021 Lt. Michael D. Carraway Memorial Scholarship Program. Graduating seniors who are a child or legal dependent of a court employee represented by CSEA Judiciary Local 334 and will be attending an accredited institution of higher education are eligible to apply. All applications must be received by April 16th.
*These scholarships are another member-only benefit of belonging to New York’s Leading Union.*
AFSCME SCHOLARSHIPS
Several scholarship programs are available for AFSCME members and their children. A brief description of each scholarship is below. For more information on the AFSCME scholarships, visit the AFSCME Scholarship page or call 1-800-588-0374.
Upcoming Local Officer Elections
(Stephanie Gburek, Local 334 Election Chair & Nicholas Jamrosz, Vice Chair)
As required by CSEA Election Rules, attached are the “Standing Rules” and “Notice Regarding Campaigning” that must be distributed in relation to the upcoming Local 334 Elections. Also attached is the Election Schedule and Nomination Notice, setting forth the timeline for the petitioning process. Petitions may be requested at any time but will not be released until April 16th and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 3rd, 2021.
2021 Standing rules and regulations regarding election
Updates
BIAS MATTERS
Thursday February 4th Judge DiFiore released a memo “Further Addressing Bias in the Court System.” The Unions were not consulted on this new policy before it was released. Friday morning the Local Presidents of CSEA Judiciary met virtually to discuss this memo and proposed new policy. Following our meeting we also participated in a virtual meeting with the multi-union coalition to further discuss the memo and new policy, which is quite broad in scope. We are currently looking into the parameters of the contractual obligations involved. As we get further information, we will update our members.
GET YOUR FUNNY ONLINE WITH CSEA!
Join us on Zoom for an hour of fun with four New York-based comedians on February 24th @ 7 p.m. To help us all escape the doom and gloom of the pandemic for a while, CSEA is now taking registrations for union members and union staff to attend the free Zoom Comedy Hour. The program will feature four hilarious New York-based comedians, bring your beverage of choice and enjoy the show.
To access the registration link, you must first login to https://cseany.org/ and then visit: https://cseany.org/comedyhour.
STATE BUDGET UPDATE
This week, Fran Turner, Director of CSEA’s Legislative and Political Action Department, testified in front of the New York State Senate and Assembly to comment on the Governor’s proposed budget. CSEA opposed the proposed closures and elimination of services within the Office of Mental Health and Office of Children and Family Services, the elimination of local government assistance, and attacks on the health insurance of retirees. All members are encouraged to contact their region Political Action Coordinator and get involved in stopping these harmful cuts to state and local government programs. CSEA’s complete testimony is available at: https://tinyurl.com/csea-budget-testimony2021
FEDERAL AID UPDATE
The Governor’s proposed state budget is directly tied to President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion aid package. This aid package includes $350 billion in state and local aid that is needed to fill the budget gaps found in NYS and our local governments. This is likely our last shot to get this needed aid to protect services and jobs! We invite you to find out more and how you can do your part. Join our Legislative & Political Action Department’s webinar titled: “Our Last Shot, CSEA’s campaign to help our state and local governments.”
We are offering several different dates and times over the next week to accommodate members’ work and home schedules as much as possible. Please choose one of the following meeting times that works best for you and follow the instructions to register.
- Monday, February 8 – 7:00pm – Register at https://tinyurl.com/last-shot-feb8
- Tuesday, February 9 – 10:00am – Register at https://tinyurl.com/last-shot-feb9-morning
- Tuesday, February 9 – 6:00pm – Register at https://tinyurl.com/last-shot-feb9-evening
- Wednesday, February 10 – 6:30pm – Register at https://tinyurl.com/last-shot-feb10
- Thursday, February 11 – 4:00pm – Register at https://tinyurl.com/last-shot-feb11
ON-DEMAND COVID 19 WEBINAR
CSEA wants you to have all the facts regarding the new COVID-19 vaccines so that you can make an informed decision for you and your family. Our ninety-minute on-demand program will answer the most frequently asked questions regarding how the vaccines work, employee rights, the NYS Roll Out Plan and post-vaccine protocols in the workplace. This free webinar is open to anyone on demand at: https://tinyurl.com/csea-covid-vaccine-webinar
CSEA SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Statewide
It is with great pleasure CSEA announces the 2021 Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarship Program application period is now open. From now until April 15, eligible children or grandchildren of CSEA members can apply to win one of the 18 Irving Flaumenbaum Scholarships, plus be eligible for the Met Life and Pearl Insurance Awards.
Local 334
It is with great pleasure CSEA Judiciary Local 334 announces the 2021 Lt. Michael D. Carraway Memorial Scholarship Program. Graduating seniors who are a child or legal dependent of a court employee represented by CSEA Judiciary Local 334 and will be attending an accredited institution of higher education are eligible to apply.
*These scholarships are another member-only benefit of belonging to New York’s Leading Union.*
AFSCME SCHOLARSHIPS
Several scholarship programs are available for AFSCME members and their children. A brief description of each scholarship is below. For more information on the AFSCME scholarships, visit the AFSCME Scholarship page or call 1-800-588-0374.
Updates
CSEA VACCINE WEBINAR
CSEA wants you to have all the facts regarding the new COVID-19 vaccines so that you can make an informed decision for you and your family. This one-hour program will answer the most asked questions regarding how the vaccines work, employee rights, the NYS Roll Out Plan and post-vaccine protocols in the workplace. CSEA staff will also be on hand to answer any other questions you may have about the vaccine process. This webinar is open to anyone and everyone is welcome to attend.
If you have a group of 10 or more, custom sessions and times can be scheduled through CSEA Local/Unit Leadership contacting their CSEA OSH Specialist. Due to the frequent information updates regarding the vaccines, this webinar will not be offered on demand for the foreseeable future.
Click on the link below the date to register.
December 29, 2020, 4:00 PM
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi…/8112431397506058763
December 30, 2020, 11:30 AM
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi…/4579145284089807115
January 5, 2021, 11:30 AM
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi…/6462846196981704715
January 6, 2021, 4:00 PM
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi…/4709732081097534987
January 7, 2021, 11:30 AM
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi…/3336170478633240075
Updates
NEW YORK STATE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
Changes to the Executive Order 205.2 (as of November 4th)
Any state that does not share a border with New York is considered “restricted”. Travelers from those states are subject to a mandatory quarantine upon entering New York, with the minimum being 4 days and the maximum being 14 days, depending on the circumstances. If the traveler obtains a negative Covid test 72 hours prior to entering to New York, on the fourth day “in state” they can request a second test. Should they receive a second negative test at that time, the traveler may then exit quarantine prior to the usual 14 day requirement. For all other travelers to New York who are unable to obtain a negative covid test 72 hours prior to entering the state, the mandatory quarantine continues to be 14 calendar days.
The only exemptions to the mandatory quarantine order are for those individuals traveling from CT, NJ, PA, MA or VT and where travel in the “restricted location” was for a limited duration of less than 24 hours.
2% INCREASE
On Friday, November 6th, CSEA had its Step 2 hearing on the grievance that was filed regarding our contractual 2 percent raise and retroactive money to April 1st. OCA advised CSEA should receive a decision on or before January 1st. Local Presidents do not expect a favorable decision at this step but are fully prepared to take this to arbitration. We will continue to keep you apprised of any developments.
GRIEVANCE FILED
On November 5th CSEA locals 333 and 334 filed multiple grievances in regards to the probation extensions of represented Court Officer Trainees across our respective Locals. On Thursday it was decided upon by the Union and the State Judiciary that these grievances would be combined and filed as a class action on behalf of all represented COT’s affected throughout the State. The grievance will be scheduled for a step 2 review in the near future.
PAY EQUITY STUDY
Attention State Employees: The NYS Department of Civil Service (DCS) Division of Classification & Compensation is conducting a Pay Equity Study of state and municipal employees to make sure the equivalent value of work is compensated at the same rate by public employers, regardless of race or gender, and to provide data to address any wage disparities. The last time this was done in the mid-1980s, the DCS upgraded nearly 240 titles. This is a periodic review to ensure the system is working as intended. CSEA is fortunate to have our Director of Research, Don Kelly, sitting on the advisory committee for this study to lend his expertise and advocate on behalf of CSEA members.
In the coming weeks, DCS will send out a questionnaire to a random sampling of approximately 20,000 state employees, many CSEA-represented. On November 30, a paper questionnaire will go out to those state employees without computer access, and then on December 2, they will send out electronic copies of the survey. For those selected, participation is mandatory, but you will be able to complete this on work time. Responses will be due back by the deadline of December 16.
CSEA supports this study and we urge all state employees who receive this survey to please complete it as quickly and thoroughly as possible. It is our understanding that DCS will follow up with a similar survey of local government workers following the survey of state workers. For more information, see the Frequently Asked Questions at: https://tinyurl.com/civilservicesurveyFAQ. You may also speak to your agency’s human resources office or email PayEquityStudy@cs.ny.gov
NYS DEFERRED COMP WEBINARS
Dan Kain from NYS Deferred Comp will be holding a Pre- Retirement webinar on Wednesday November 18th at 10:00am. He will also be holding an Enrollment webinar on Thursday November 19th at 10:00am. – The retirement webinars will focus on calculating your NYS pension, how and when to withdraw your NYS Deferred Comp money and the taxes involved with doing that. The Enrollment webinars will focus on the basics of deferred comp for anyone interested in learning more about the plan as well as how to enroll.
To register for one of the webinars, you may click here:
Pre- Retirement Webinar Wednesday, November 18, 2020 10:00 am
https://nationwidepcsales.webex.com/nationwidepcsales/onstage/g.php?MTID=eb635727d466f0f1e2ef8677a4eeee732
Enrollment Webinar Thursday, November 19, 2020 10:00 am
If you cannot attend but would still like to speak with Dan you can use the following link to set up an individual appointment:
http://dankainphoneappointment.myRetirementAppt.com
CSEA TESTIMONY AT LEGISLATIVE HEARING
This week, CSEA presented testimony to the Assembly Standing Committee on the Judiciary, relating to budget and staffing reductions in the Judiciary Branch.
The Unified Court System is expected to be facing a 10% cut to its budget next year, as are other state agencies as the state tries to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
CSEA Local 333 President Scott Gartland (Region 4) and CSEA Local 330 President Diane Hansen (Region 1) presented CSEA’s testimony to the legislature. The testimony stressed that the court system has still not fully recovered from cuts made during the last recession, and any cuts to non-judicial personnel next year would only endanger the functioning of the courts.
“There will likely be no easy decisions in State Fiscal Year 2021-22, but we must do all that we can to ensure that we don’t let this crisis drag our state down for years to come. CSEA can say with confidence that millions of New Yorkers from one end of the State to the other depend on our members to assist them in every type of civil and criminal case that exists. We also can say with confidence that any position that gets laid off will have their absence felt by their co-workers in the form of an additional work burden and by the public in terms of additional wait time for justice.”
Updates
BUDGET CUTS
The coalition of Unions representing all Unified Court System employees met with the Office of Court Administration this morning via Skype. We were informed due to the Governor’s 10% reduction to the Unified Court System’s budget for this current fiscal year, there will be a $300 million dollar shortfall. OCA has been taking steps to make up for the shortfall and it was relayed today that of the $300 million shortfall, they have been successful in reducing it to $28 million. OCA had proposed several options today to the Unions, some of which could possibly involve workforce reductions and/or an agreement on the 2 percent salary increase and retroactive monies. CSEA is scheduled to have a follow-up meeting with the other court unions to discuss these proposals further on Monday, October 5th.
We are also scheduled to meet again with OCA in December to get further information on what the future may hold and any other progress on the shortfall. As always, CSEA and Local 334 are committed to the best interest of our membership and as further information becomes available we will share it in subsequent receiver notices.
PROBATION EXTENSIONS
OCA has begun notifying the Court Officer Trainee (COT) class that was set to complete their 2-year probationary period on September 6, 2020, that their probationary period is being extended. OCA’s stance is that absences attributable to the CoVid 19 shutdown can be credited to leave in excess of a trainees 280 allotted hours off throughout their probation period. CSEA has been told that all excused leave (except military leave) will be considered an absence and factor into the members extension of probation. This decision by OCA could, potentially impact the probationary periods of clerical and operational members as well. At this time it does seem that new employee probation is being treated differently than promotional probation. We strongly suggest any member that has their probation extended, ask for a breakdown of all the days/hours being extended. CSEA Local Presidents intend on filing grievances regarding how OCA calculates the time that will be extended. Please share your information with us when you receive it, and we will make sure you are included in the grievances as we move forward.
CSEA AND THE POLITICS OF 2020
The Legislative and Political Action Department has developed a new webinar, “CSEA and the Politics of 2020” that delves deep into the current state of politics in our union. Do you have questions about the different ways to vote in this year’s elections? Do you ask why our union gets involved in politics in the first place? Questions about our union endorsements? How to get involved in union Political Action? This is the place to get answers from our experts. The webinars will be held over the next few weeks at different times to accommodate members’ schedules. Please click on the link to the meeting date and time that will work best for you and follow the instructions to register.
Monday, October 5th – 6:00pm
https://actionnetwork.org/events/csea-the-politics-of-2020-3
Tuesday, October 6th – 10:00am
https://actionnetwork.org/events/csea-the-politics-of-2020-4
Wednesday, October 7th – 6:00pm
https://actionnetwork.org/events/csea-the-politics-of-2020-5
NYS DEFERRED COMP WEBINAR
Dan Kain from NYS Deferred Comp will be holding an Enrollment webinar on (Thursday) October 8th at 12pm – This webinar is for anyone who is looking to learn more about the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan and how it can help you save for retirement. He will go over how the plan works and how to enroll.
To register, you may click here:
If you cannot attend but would still like to speak with Dan you can use the following link to set up an individual appointment:
http://dankainphoneappointment.myRetirementAppt.com
Daniel Kain
New York State Deferred Compensation Plan
315-527-5695
Use this link to schedule a phone appointment with me:
http://dankainphoneappointment.myRetirementAppt.com
CENSUS CONTEST
The winners of our CSEA Census Contest have been selected and one of our own is amongst the winners, congratulations Meghan! Each will receive a new Apple iPad. Thank you to everyone who entered the contest and for filling out your Census form, and congratulations to our winners:
- Region 1 – Samantha C., Local 852, Sayville Library
- Region 2 – Tara P., Local 010, Queensboro Correctional Facility
- Region 3 – Claude W., Local 860, Peekskill City School District
- Region 4 – Beverly H., Local 801, Albany Public Library
- Region 5 – Meghan M., Local 334, Judiciary
- Region 6 – Dawn L., Local 151, Albion Correctional Facility
- Retiree Division – Joan R, Florida State Retirees North, Local 952
If you haven’t filled out your Census, it’s not too late! Go to http://2020census.gov now to submit your form today!
ANNOUNCING THE NEW CSEA VISA® Credit Card!
CSEA has launched their newest member-only benefit, the CSEA VISA Credit card. Powered by CAP COM Federal Credit Union, CSEA members and their family members have exclusive access to this CSEA branded card featuring a low fixed interest rate and packed with benefits. With this card, members always get:
- No annual fee, no balance transfer fee
- Discounts from VISA and CAP COM
- 24/7 Online Account/Mobile App: Set alerts, view statements, pay bills
- Digital wallet touch-free payments
- Auto rental collision damage waiver
- Baggage delay insurance
- Zero liability fraud protection
You can apply for your card TODAY by visiting: http://www.capcomfcu.org/csea
Updates
PROBATION EXTENSIONS
OCA has begun notifying the Court Officer Trainee (COT) class that was set to complete their 2-year probationary period on September 6, 2020, that their probationary period is in all likelihood being extended. OCA’s stance is that absences attributable to the CoVid 19 shutdown can be credited to leave in excess of a trainees 280 allotted hours off throughout their probation period. CSEA has been told that all excused leave (except military leave) will be considered an absence and factor into the members extension of probation. This decision by OCA could, potentially impact the probationary periods of clerical and operational members as well. At this time it does seem that new employee probation is being treated differently that promotional probation. We suggest any member that has their probation extended, ask for a breakdown of all the days/hours being extended. CSEA Local Presidents intend on filing grievances regarding how OCA calculates the time that will be extended. Please share your information with us when you receive it, and we will make sure you are included in the grievances as we move forward.
SICK LEAVE BANK OPEN ENROLLMENT
The deadline to enroll in the Sick Leave Bank is 9/16/20 (this coming Wednesday). Open enrollment will run from August 20th through September 16th and aside from taking place later than usual, the same rules apply. There will be no exceptions to the rules which are: employees must have a minimum of 56 hours of sick leave accruals (prorated for PT employees) by close of business August 19th and enrollment forms must be submitted no later than September 16th. Applications are available through your Judicial District personnel department. This will be the last opportunity to join the Sick Leave Bank until March/April 2021.
DEFERRED COMP WEBINAR
Dan Kain from NYS Deferred Comp will be holding an Enrollment webinar on (Thursday) September 17th at 10am – This webinar is for anyone who is looking to enroll or learn more about the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan and how it can help you save for retirement.
To register, you may click here:
If you cannot attend but would still like to speak with Dan you can use the following link to set up an individual appointment:
http://dankainphoneappointment.myRetirementAppt.com
PAYROLL TAX DEFERRAL
At this time the Office of the State Comptroller is not deferring social security taxes. OSC is awaiting a decision regarding the Payroll Tax Rollback from their counsel’s office. Once a decision has been made OSC will need additional guidance from the IRS. They will notify CSEA and OCA when they have further information. OCA will follow whatever the guidelines of the OSC are currently. To this point OSC is not going to defer payment of payroll taxes through January. Keep in mind this is not a tax forgiveness program, it is a deferral for political capital period. If employees participate they will see their FICA tax temporarily stop for approximately 5-6 paychecks (through December of this year) then in January and for the first 5-6 paychecks of 2021 the FICA deduction is doubled.
AFSCME DAY OF ACTION
We are asking you to please join us and our AFSCME sisters and brothers across the country in a Day of Action Thursday, September 17, to urge the U.S. Senate to take up a coronavirus aid package which includes robust aid for states, cities, towns and school districts.
Take action that day:
- Send an email to Senators Gillibrand and Schumer
- Join the tweetstorm! Tweet messages of support to them using the hashtag #FundTheFrontlines
- @GillibrandNY
- @SenSchumer
- Call their offices at 202-224-3121 and urge them to support funding public services.
It has been more than 100 days since the House passed the Heroes Act, a proposal that meets the scale of the health and economic crisis we face. The Senate has gone on recess TWICE, while our communities suffer and our everyday heroes, including nurses, emergency responders, sanitation workers, custodians and many more, are threatened with layoffs due to massive state and local budget shortfalls.
We can neither beat the pandemic or safely reopen the economy if we cut public services and thank these brave public service workers with pink slips. That is why we urgently need robust and direct aid to our states, cities, towns and schools.
CENTRAL REGION DRIVE-THRU
2:30 p.m. — 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 1
New York State Fairgrounds — Orange Parking Lot
CSEA is hosting a Drive-Thru Member Information day to provide member benefit information and guidance to all members.
- All participants MUST stay in their vehicle
- You MUST register for the event online at https://bit.ly/3johkfd by September 25
- Food trucks will be available. The first 250 members will receive a $15 food voucher.
Updates
BUDGET CUTS
On Friday August 28th 2020 the Office of Court Administration requested a conference call with all Court Unions statewide. We were informed of the fiscal constraints OCA is facing for the rest of the year. The unions were not given any hard numbers or facts, just generic comments without any specifics. CSEA and the other Unions are awaiting specific information later this week regarding the budget constraints. As difficult as it may be, please refrain from questions at this time as this is the entirety of the information we have available. CSEA and Local 334 remain committed to our membership and will keep you informed as more information becomes available.
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