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Home Page Howard Baul

 Howard Baul, our CSEA Labor Relations Specialist (LRS), along with the negotiation team, worked hard to negotiate a contract for us. He helps us represent you each and every day, working with Terry, the Grievance Committee and everything else we are involved with.

2009 Local 856 Boat Trips are scheduled for Sat. Aug 29 and Fri Sept 11. Tickets go on sale July 16th.
See the announcement!

2009 Unit & Local Scholarships were awarded at the June 4th membership meeting. See the winners list!

Please let us know about your work issues and ideas:

icon_new_entry.gif (972 bytes) Issues in the workplace Survey - tell us about things that happen at your job that you would like to see changed

icon_new_entry.gif (972 bytes) Safety and Health Questionnaire - notice anything unsafe in your workplace?

icon_new_entry.gif (972 bytes) Meet & Greet Invitation - Invite us to your workplace to meet with us and share information   

icon_new_entry.gif (972 bytes)    General Suggestions Here!
We are looking for suggestions you, Ulster County Employees, have about ways Ulster County Government can save money. We would like the suggestions sent here only (click here), so we can compile them and present them to the County Executive. I believe we can make a difference and look forward to hearing from you! (your personal information will be kept confidential and not given to management!) We may contact you via email for further discussions about your suggestion.

icon_new_entry.gif (972 bytes) Suggestions for Next Year's activity - Boat trip or Something else - let us know what you want!

Learn about the Sick Leave Donation Program- download forms and rules of the program

Ever get overcharged at the grocery store? Click here for Money making help!

Find out about Workplace Bullying and how to fight it!

Find out about the Military Leave Act here

Click here for a list of used Civil Service Exam Study Guides available for Local 856 members to borrow from the Local.  Call 331-8080 to reserve a book. If we don't have the one you need, you can buy one by contacting National Learning Corp at 516-921-8888 or www.passbooks.com. If you buy one and don't write in it; save the receipt and sell it to the Local for full purchase price, including shipping when you are finished with it.

Click here for a listing of important CSEA phone numbers
including CSEA benefits!  

Click here to see photos of events and committees

 A message from President Terry Gilbert:    

It has come to my attention that our employees, specifically our new employees, have been put into a position of being questioned or asked to put a concern, complaint, or be witness to a situation in writing.  By doing this, without knowing the consequences of your actions, you can put another employee’s job in jeopardy.  Brothers and Sisters, we must think before we act and remain united.

 If you are not sure, give me a call.  I can be reached at the CSEA Union office @ (845) 331-8080. Without completely understanding, you could subject yourself or other workers on your team, to disciplinary action.  
So in closing, remember always that you are not alone.  Be sure you understand your rights.  Speak to your Shop Steward or Building Representative.  Remember “Stop-Think” if not sure, Call.

      Remember    -   -        “United We Stand”   

 

Frequently asked questions:

How do I know if I am a Union member?
Answer: On your pay stub you will see "CSEA Due" if you are a member of CSEA. Otherwise, you will see "Shop Fee". The amount taken out of your check is the same either way, but shop fee payers are not members.

How do I join the Union?
Answer: If you work for Ulster County just ask your Shop Steward for an application. (See Shop Steward Listing on this Web Site) or call the CSEA office at 845-331-8080 and ask to have an application sent to you, or pick one up at the office at 256 Clinton Ave., Kingston. You may have joined during New Hire Orientation - check your pay stub.

Why should I join the Union?
 Some Answers:  You can vote for Officers. 2009 is an election year for Unit and Local Officers. You can vote on the contract. Do you think your wages would be the same without CSEA? In the 2008 contract we were able to negotiate wage increases as well as language adjustments. It is a show of solidarity with co-workers and other Union members. It gives you a voice in your workplace. You can take advantage of Member-only benefits and discounts.
See CSEA 1000 with Member Benefits, etc [New window]

 

Education is Empowerment!

CSEA's Mission Statement:

As working men and women - every one and everywhere - we are our greatest resource. We organize and represent workers to ensure our voice is heard, our place at the table is kept and the American dream is ours in the 21st Century. As a labor union, we hold these values as our working principles:

Honesty: We are honest with ourselves and each other.
Inclusiveness: Every group, every idea is welcome.
Full Participation: We encourage and expect full participation in all union matters.
Respect: We respect each other and honor our differences.
Diversity: We celebrate our diversity and use it to strengthen us.
Open Communications: We listen and provide for open communication across all parts of our union and in all directions.
Accountability: We are accountable for our actions and decisions.
Fiscal Responsibility: We conduct our business in a fiscally sound manner.

As a labor union, we are committed to union democracy and we follow these values with integrity.
 

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Problems, comments, suggestions, corrections (including broken links) or some thing to add? Please take the time from a busy life to 'mail us' at  carla@cseaunit8950.org

A note From Terry Gilbert:

email me at: tmg@cseaunit8950.org

CSEA 8950 President Terry Gilbert

Fellow Union Members;

On behalf of  myself, Terry Gilbert, CSEA Unit 8950 President,  and CSEA Unit 8950 Officers and Representatives, I welcome you to your website. 

CSEA Unit 8950 represents over 1700 County of Ulster Employees.  These employees work in over 50 different departments that provide a wide range of services to the residents of Ulster County.    The purpose of this website is to provide you with easy access to all information that pertains to Ulster County CSEA Unit 8950 represented employees. 

Some of the information that you will find on your website: The CSEA contract between the County of Ulster and CSEA, legal actions filed against the County of Ulster for alleged violations of the contract, your CSEA representatives, benefits of being a CSEA member, political action,, Union Events, Latest News, as well as links to other sites of interest. Hopefully, this website will help to educate you about your rights as a CSEA employee.

 

 

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