One voice for many.

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CSEA.

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.

CSEA members rally to Fix Tier 6!

On March 8, CSEA members across the state proudly stood among thousands of our labor family members at the Fix Tier 6 Rally on Sunday. The energy, the enthusiasm, and the drive to make change for Tier 5 & 6 workers across New York state was invigorating!


Registration is open for 2026 Statewide Conference on Occupational Safety and Health

CSEA will be holding our union’s Statewide Conference on Occupational Safety and Health on May 29-31, 2026, in Lake Placid. Click on the button to get all the information you need and register for the conference today!


2026 CSEA Weekend at Yankee Stadium

We are again holding CSEA Weekend at Yankee Stadium! See the New York Yankees at discounted ticket prices, get a free custom CSEA cap and support the Special Olympics New York! That’s a win!


CSEA 2026 statewide scholarships are available

Graduating high school seniors who are dependents of CSEA active members are eligible to apply for and potentially receive one of our union’s statewide college scholarships.  CSEA awards 18 $1,000 scholarships under the Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarship program. Pearl Insurance and MetLife each sponsor a one-time $2,500 award. Also available is the J.J. Kelly Memorial Scholarship Application, open to active members and eligible dependents going to college, trade school or post-secondary program.


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Education & Career Advancement

Your career development is our priority. Access civil service test prep and professional development resources. Learn about CSEA and AFSCME scholarships and discounted college programs for you and your family.



Finance & Credit

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Everyday Discounts

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Personal Legal Services

Take advantage of heavily discounted legal services including wills, trusts, estate planning and more!

September 11, 2026 | 2:00 pm
R4 Fall Conference

2384 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946

March 27, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Region 5 Spring Conference

High Peaks, Lake Placid

March 19, 2026 | 5:30 pm
Local and Unit Secretary Training

Nassau County Public Safety Center, Conference Room 103A, 1194 Prospect Ave. Westbury, NY 11590

March 10, 2026 | 6:00 pm
President/Vice President Training – virtual

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April 17, 2026 |
Region 3 Spring Conference

Saratoga Springs, NY

March 14, 2026 | 10:00 am
Rochester St Patrick’s Day Parade


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Civil Service Test Preparation 
& Job Information


Members can prepare for the civil service examination with free Civil Service Test Preparation Booklets, online courses and civil service test preparation workshops.

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