Dear Fellow Colleagues and Value CSEA Unit 9200 Members,
We hope this message finds you well. Below is this week’s update.
1) Please register — General Membership Meeting
We’re taking the union to you. Our “Round the County” General Membership Meetings are all about convenience, connection, and making sure as many members as possible can be part of the conversation.
Please join us for our upcoming General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The meeting will be held in a hybrid format:
- In person at the Grinton I. Will Library, 1500 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY
- Online for members who cannot travel to Yonkers.
Please select your attendance option when you register so we can plan for the in-person meeting accordingly.
Register here:
https://actionnetwork.org/
Come in person, grab some light refreshments, and be in the room where it happens. A registration link will go out in the coming days. Live streaming will also be available later for those who can’t make it.
See you in Yonkers! Please share and post the attached flyer in common areas!
2) Fall Into Savings!
As the leaves begin to change and the season shifts, now is the perfect time to fall into savings. CSEA’s Insurance Program is here to help you keep more money in your pocket! Give Pearl Insurance call to see if they can help you save on your home, renters, auto, and recreational vehicle insurance, including motorcycles, snowmobiles, and RVs.
Pearl will shop their network of top-rated insurance companies to find the right coverage at a competitive price, making it easy for you to enjoy the season with confidence and peace of mind. To speak to a representative directly, feel free to call them at 800.574.0963. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
CSEA Auto & Home Insurance Program
c/o Pearl Insurance
13 Airline Drive | Albany, NY 12205
3) Tuition Reimbursement Education Program 2026!
The Tuition Reimbursement Education Program is again available to eligible County employees.
Questions may be directed to Connie Giamei, Director of Program Development I (HR Administration),
Westchester County Department of Human Resources, at 914-995-3306 or cdgg@westchestercountyny.gov
Program Highlights
- Funded through the CSEA union contract
- County employees only (family members ineligible)
- Annual application process
- No supervisor approval required
- No lifetime maximum
- Applications and guidelines issued in the fall; January deadline
- Review committee includes CSEA members
- Appeal process for denied or partially approved applications
- Reimbursement typically issued in the June paycheck
Eligibility
- Employed by the County before the course starts, throughout the course, through completion, and when reimbursement is issued (generally by June 30)
- Authorized leaves (child-rearing, maternity, education, or FMLA) count as employment
- Course must be taken at an institution recognized or accredited by a U.S. State Department of Education
- Course must relate to County business
- Course must be completed by year-end
- Grade criteria must be met
- Certificate programs may qualify
Not Eligible: Seminars, workshops, conferences, exam-prep courses, licensure-maintenance courses, and hobby, social, or audited courses.
DID YOU KNOW?
The first day of fall (Tuesday Sept. 21) marked the start of harvest season for many workers across New York. From farms and orchards to food processing, transportation and public services, working people help keep our communities running as the seasons change. This fall, take a moment to recognize the working people whose labor keeps New York moving.
Last modified: October 2, 2026
