Dear Fellow Colleagues and Valued CSEA Members,

I hope this reaches you well! Please see the important updates below.

1. Contracts With Four CSEA Bargaining Units Approved With Overwhelming Member Support
   
   CSEA’s contracts covering more than 55,000 New York State employees, running April 2, 2026–April 1, 2031, were overwhelmingly ratified by members.
   
   The agreements include annual raises of 4.5%, 4%, 3.5%, 3%, and 3%; boosts to location pay and other unit-specific payments; 20 hours of paid prenatal leave; a higher sick-leave accumulation cap; and health-insurance updates that lower costs by eliminating certain co-pays and encouraging in-network care.

Please take a moment to read a press release from the governor’s office and visit our state contract webpage for videos, flyers, FAQs and other resources.

2. Cost Savings Proposal Submitted to County Administration
   
   As the County begins its Fiscal Year 2027 budget process, we have submitted a cost-savings proposal to County Executive Jenkins (and his budget team) on behalf of CSEA Unit 9200. This proposal was compiled thanks to the contributions of our members and outlines practical options estimated to generate $15–$27+ million in annual gross savings and new revenue, or $11–$21+ million net after modest staffing investments. We emphasized our readiness to partner with County leadership to deliver more efficient services while maintaining quality for Westchester residents, and offered to meet to discuss the recommendations further.

2. County’s Intent on Ending Telework September 8 – ADA Accommodations
   
   As most of you know, the County has announced its intention to end telework effective September 8th. While we are well prepared to challenge this, a resolution may take some time to work through the process. If you have a medical or disability condition that was facilitated by teleworking, we recommend that you apply for an ADA accommodation. We have attached the ADA form for your convenience. Once completed, please file it with your respective Department’s HR person.
   
   Please note that the form must be accompanied by your job description, which can be obtained here:https://humanresources.westchestercountyny.gov/employees/job-descriptions
3. Westchester County Clerk Passport Service Event
   
   Date:Tuesday, August 11
   Time:8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
   Location: Westchester County Clerk’s Office, White Plains, NY
   
   Services available:
   • New passport applications
   • Passport photos
   
   The County Clerk’s staff will be on hand throughout the day to assist you with the application process, making it convenient to apply for your first passport or renew your travel documents without leaving the workplace. Appointments are required.
   
   Please register in advance using this link:
   https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20097820&appointmentType=15503365
   
   If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact the Westchester County Clerk’s Office at (914) 995-3082. Please communicate with your supervisors in order to allow proper coverage. I encourage you to take advantage of this convenient service and once again thank County Clerk Roach and his office for providing this valuable opportunity for our employees.
4. Write-Ups – Contact the Union Immediately
   
   We continue to see multiple problems with write-ups. The biggest issue is that we keep learning about them weeks, if not months, after they occur. As you know, multiple write-ups can lead to termination.
   
   The Union office is here as your resource—please use it! The moment you are notified of a possible disciplinary matter, reach out to us right away. We have a duty to defend you, and we can only do that effectively if you contact us immediately – (914)995-2151.
5. Action Network – Stay Connected
   
   Many of our field members do not regularly check their County email. To ensure everyone receives important updates, we will now also send our weekly membership emails through Action Network.
   
   To keep your contact information current—especially your private email—or if you have not yet signed up, please click the link below:
   https://memberlink.cseany.org/Register.aspx?ReturnURL=https%3A%2F%2Fcseany.org%2Fcontact-raffle%2FPlease share this with colleagues who do not have access to or regularly use their County email.
   
   Stay well and wish you all a great weekend!