Dear Fellow Colleagues and Valued CSEA Unit 9200 Members,

We hope this message finds you well. Below is this week’s update covering heating requirements, office maintenance, health and safety, PAC get-out-the-vote efforts, and registration for our Annual Meeting and Dinner.

1)   Getting Colder!

As temperatures continue to drop, we want to remind everyone of the applicable heating requirements for buildings in Westchester County.

The heating season in Westchester County runs from September 15 through May 31. This is earlier than New York City’s October 1 start date. During this period, the New York State Property Maintenance Code (Section 602.3) requires that indoor temperatures be maintained at a minimum of 68°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms, regardless of the outdoor temperature. The only limited exception is when outdoor temperatures fall below the local design temperature of approximately 15°F and the heating system is already operating at full capacity.

If you have any questions or concerns about heat in your workplace that continue to remain unaddressed by management, please reach out to your steward or the Unit office.

2)   Maintenance Within Our Aging Premises.

We continue working closely with the County to ensure that our work spaces are safe and secure for our members.

Keep in mind that some of the offices are not county-owned and some landlords are not as reactive as they should be. In those circumstances we are progressively escalating the issues all the way to the enforcement agencies. Yonkers Building Department inspectors have been contacted and have already conducted safety inspections at our Yonkers DSS District Office. White Plains Building Department had to be called on 120 Bloomingdale Road due to lack of heat, and similar steps are taken as needed.

If a concern is noted and substantiated, rest assured that we will follow through with it until we obtain a resolution. What we do ask is that you report any issue immediately—first to your supervisor/manager, and if there’s no resolution, contact us and we will get on it.

3)   Health and Safety Across All Departments.

As we stated early on last year, health and safety for our members continues to be our highest priority. This week DEF started enforcing the Personal Protective Equipment guidelines. While we thank the Department for ensuring our members’ safety via personal responsibility, as was discussed, we also expect the department to carry out their own responsibilities in upgrading the facilities and ensuring that health and safety risks are addressed right away.

It has come to our attention that certain Site Superintendents have blamed the Union for the PPE enforcement—and we gladly take responsibility for making sure that our members remain safe and return home in one piece. We also remind those Superintendents that it is their responsibility to ensure that the PPE is up to standard and that their facilities are actually safe.

4) PAC – Help Us Get Out the Vote from the Comfort of Your Home!

We are facilitating phone campaigning for our endorsed candidates. The program used for phone banking has been upgraded and is now automated, without the need to use your line or dial the numbers yourself. If you’re interested in helping us out, please respond to this email and we will get you in touch with the PAC operations.

Below is a list of all the endorsed Legislative Candidates up for election this November:

Your involvement helps ensure our voice is heard and our priorities are advanced. Thank you in advance for your commitment and support.

Remember that early voting starts this weekend!

5) Annual Meeting Registration well under way!

Registration forms and this year’s menu are attached. Last year we capped attendance at 325 and still had to turn members away. This year the cap is 400 so more of you can join us. Seating is first come, first served until tickets sell out, so do not wait. Payment is due upon registration for everyone listed on the form.

A note from last year’s guests: do not miss the cocktail hour. It was outstanding, and this year promises to be just as memorable.

Annual Meeting and Dinner
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Cocktail hour: 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Dinner meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.
Greentree Country Club, 538 Davenport Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10805

Rates:

·         CSEA Unit 9200 member: $50 (you must provide your CSEA ID number for the subsidized rate)

·         CSEA retiree member: $115

·         Non-member: $125

Tables seat up to 10. If you are coming as a group, gather your guests early.

Dinner choices: Filet Mignon, Marry Me Chicken, Salmon, or Eggplant Napoleon. Please include your choice on the registration form if you can.

Payment may be made by check, money order, or Zelle to Jxdg@WestchesterCountyNY.gov. If paying by Zelle, include the name of the member responsible for the table.

Return the completed form to the CSEA Unit 9200 Office by November 30, 2026.
Email: lmp8@westchestercountyny.gov
Phone: 914-995-2151

Staying overnight? We have a room block at Hotel NoMa New Rochelle for $179.00 per night, plus tax and fees. A boutique fee of $15.00 plus tax will be added per night. Book with the link below, or visit the Wyndham Hotels website and enter group code 121226CSE.

Booking link: http://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/00800?checkInDate=12/12/2026&checkOutDate=12/13/2026&groupCode=121226CSE

Group code: 121226CSE

Guests have until November 12, 2026, to reserve rooms at the discounted rate. After that date, any unbooked rooms will be released to general inventory and will be subject to regular rates and availability.

We are also working on transportation after the event for anyone who needs it, at the guest’s cost. More details to come.

Questions? Reach out. We are happy to help, and we look forward to seeing you there.