Juneteenth (also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day), celebrated on June 19, is the oldest known annual celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

It was on this day in 1865 that federal troops arrived in Texas to ensure that all Americans were free from slavery.  On June 17, 2021, it officially became a federal holiday.

CSEA members are encouraged to observe this day by celebrating Black history and culture through participation in Juneteenth events in your area. Links to local NAACP chapter are below; contact one in your area to learn about local events.

Click to read more on the History of Juneteenth

Our membership is made up of people from so many different backgrounds, ethnic groups and ideologies. And yet, we all strive for the same things, we all have the same basic needs: a job that pays a living wage, a home where we can raise our families, quality and affordable health care and the comfort of knowing that our retirement benefits are secure. I think that these are the things that really matter to the brothers and sisters of CSEA. When we make these our common goals and respect whatever differences there may be among us, we can and will be the best Union in the land!