Welcome to
Central Region 5
Thanks for visiting our Region web page! CSEA’s Central Region is our union’s largest geographical Region, advocating on behalf of about 45,000 active and retired workers in 20 Counties throughout Northern NY, Central NY, the Finger Lakes, the Mohawk Valley and the Southern Tier.
Stacy Abrams meets with local activists
Politician, voting rights activist Abrams meets with labor leaders
UTICA — Politician and civil and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams was the keynote speaker at a recent Central New York Labor Council Legislative Breakfast that CSEA Central Region leaders attended.
Abrams, a former Georgia State representative, is an advocate for labor rights. She was endorsed by AFSCME, Georgia AFL-CIO and other unions during her two gubernatorial election runs in 2018 and 2022.
CSEA 2024 statewide college scholarship applications available
Update your workplace bulletin board!
Bulletin boards at your workplace can be a great source of information for members. Here are some helpful pages to post on yours!
Region 5 Bulletin Board and Member Benefits Kit
Digital Bulletin Board Video (play at meetings or on your union TVs)
For more information to post on your workplace bulletin board, contact communications specialist Nick Newcomb at nicholas.newcomb@cseainc.org
Central Region 5
Calendar of Events
4/27 … Region 5 Workers Memorial Day – Delaware County
5/1 – 5/31 … CSEA Member Appreciation Month
5/19 … Member Appreciation Day
5/31 – 6/2 … Statewide Safety and Health Conference – Lake Placid
6/7 – 6/8 … Region 5 Executive Board Meeting – Auburn
7/27 … Rome Honor America Day Parade – Rome
8/3 … Local 414 Next Wave Day of Fun
8/23 – 9/2 … CSEA booth at the New York State Fair
9/2 … Labor Day Parade at New York State Fair
9/13 – 9/15 … Region 5 Fall Conference – Best Western, Oswego
9/22 … Region 5 Golf Tournament – Camillus Hills Country Club, Camillus
10/7 – 10/11 … CSEA 114th Annual Delegates Meeting – New York City
Nov. TBD … Region 5 Executive Board Meeting
Nov. TBD … Binghamton Polar Plunge
Dec. TBD … Oneida Shores Polar Plunge
TRAININGS, WEBINARS & SKILLS FOR SUCCESS
Upcoming CSEA Education and Training Webinars and Workshops
APRIL
Representing Members in Discipline and Interrogation Recertification: Wednesday, April 24 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The 7 Tests of Just Cause: Thursday, April 25 from Noon to 1 p.m.
How to conduct New Member Orientation: Tuesday, April 30 from Noon to 2 p.m.
MAY
Labor History: Wednesday, May 1 AND Thursday, May 2 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Private Sector Discipline – Representing Members in Interrogations: Monday, May 6 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Conducting Successful Meetings: Tuesday, May 7 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Grievance Representation Recertification: Wednesday, May 8 from Noon 2 2 p.m.
Representing Members in Interrogation and Discipline Recertification: Thursday, May 9 from Noon to 2 p.m.
Public Speaking: Monday, May 13 from Noon to 2 p.m.
Advanced Grievance – Intro to Contract Interpretation: Wednesday, May 15 from 6 to 8 p.m.
It’s Not Grievable, Now What?: Thursday, May 16 from 6 to 7 p.m.
How to Conduct New Member Orientation: Monday, May 20 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Contract Negotiation Strategies – Team Training: Wednesday, May 22 AND Thursday, May 23 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Inside the Time and Attendance Process: Wednesday, May 29 AND Thursday, May 30 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Sign up here for CSEA’s biweekly education & training newsletter to stay on top of upcoming workshops and learn a little labor history along the way!
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These workshops have been created in Unionware and are open to members in regions 1-6.
President
Ken Greenleaf
Region President Bio
Region President Message
Region Officers
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