One voice for many.

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AMPLIFYING YOUR VOICE.

Our union brings together the diverse voices of more than 250,000 hardworking members united by a common goal: a better life and a secure future. When we stand together and speak with one voice, we build power to protect each other, win real improvements, and support the vital public services our communities rely on. We are CSEA Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO. We are one voice for many.

TODAY is Primary Day!

Today is Primary Day! Make your voice heard and get out to vote! CSEA is endorsing State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, who has been a longtime friend of CSEA. He has protected and grown New York’s pension fund into one of the strongest and best-funded in the nation. We have also endorsed candidates in races across the state — from Congress to local government. Supporting our endorsed candidates is critical to protecting the rights, benefits and retirement security that union members have fought hard to achieve.


DiNapoli shows support to CSEA

State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli stopped by the Long Island Region Member Engagement Blitz to show his support for our union officer and member volunteers and staff who will reach out to members at their worksites and homes this week! Our union members are also working hard to get out the vote for Comptroller DiNapoli in his primary.


DiNapoli’s transparency, commitment to union labor highlighted

CSEA Metropolitan Region members and staff greet and cheer for State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli before his Comptroller debate on May 21. Comptroller DiNapoli did not disappoint in a performance that clearly showed he is the best candidate to protect our pensions. “With stable, trusted stewardship, Tom has protected what hardworking New Yorkers have earned,” said CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan. “On the debate stage, it was evident that Tom’s 20 years of experience and success as the state’s chief auditor are unmatched.”


Gov. Kathy Hochul announces extension of NY HELPS Program

CSEA is celebrating Gov. Kathy Hochul’s extension of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program. “The extension of the NY HELPS program will give public employers the tools they need to fill critical vacancies in a timely manner and maintain the services New Yorkers depend on,” said CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan


Celebrate Pride Month

June is Pride Month. Our union strongly supports the LGBTQ+ community, which includes many CSEA members. Our union is sponsoring and will participate in Pride events across the state this month and in July. We encourage you to join a Pride event in your area.


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