CSEA LOCAL 449

04/27/2026

Thank you to all who helped us write letters to Veterans. Those letters were delivered to the veterans who were on this Honor flight charter. It was a great day for this.

04/22/2026

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to our local 449 secretary Jessica Decicco!

04/17/2026

Today our local CSEA Unions combined forces for Honor Flight Mission 22. We wrote letters thanking our Veterans for their service. They will be receiving these letters during their transport home. If you'd like to be a part of Welcoming them home meet at thr American Legion Post 1645 on Robinson St Sunday 4/26 @ 6:15 pm. Make signs and be ready to cheer. For those of you who have kids who need volunteer hours, what better way to earn a couple here.

04/17/2026

Your team was back this week fighting with the State for your next collective bargaining agreement.

Your CSEA Team continues to fight for many contractual enhancements throughout the contract and although the overall discussions are still very fluid, we can report that there have been wage and health insurance proposals.

We obviously cannot get into specifics, as all discussions are still in the context of an overall agreement. However, we can report that the initial wage proposals, while not what we want, exceed wage proposals from the previous two contracts. Further, there was nothing shocking in the state’s health insurance proposals.

There is still a long way to go to get to an agreement that recognizes and respects the hard work CSEA members provide throughout the state. But the most recent days your CSEA team spent with the State were productive.

We are scheduled to be back with the State on April 27th, where your CSEA Team will continue to fight for the best contract that acknowledges the hard work and dedication CSEA members provide every day.

As we have asked before if you know any co-workers who would like to receive our Contract Updates, send them to https://tinyurl.com/scan-2026.

In Solidarity,

Your CSEA Negotiating Team

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04/06/2026

Seeking volunteers. Continuing to support our Veterans

04/05/2026

03/29/2026

Take action and let NYS government know we need to fix our retirement. Tier 6 and tier 5 need to become more equitable to Tier 4. Not only will it help recruitment and retention but it will directly impact your future!

03/11/2026

Members meeting in Sidney 3/10. I forgot to mention that EBF was there also. Thank you again members for getting involved you truly are appreciated. Hope to see more of you in May!!!!

03/09/2026

Good morning 449!

Membership meeting reminder for TOMORROW, 3/10/26. If you would like to attend virtually, please send me an email at

jessica.local449@gmail.com

So I can send you the good meets link.
Hope to see you there!

Jess

03/08/2026

Photo credits to Vicky Kelly, Nick Newcomb and Dylan Freyer.

03/07/2026

Was a great day for a parade. Weather was great, many smiles, and a lots of fun and noise.