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President, Jackie Goldsmith

( Campus Address )
CSEA Tax Local 690
Building 8A, Ground Floor
W. A. Harriman Campus
Albany, N.Y. 12227
(518) 459-5435

( Wade Road Address )
CSEA Tax Local 690
Old Niskayuna Rd.
Latham N.Y. 12210
(518) 785-1790

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FEDERAL COURT STOPS STATE FURLOUGHS; GRANTS TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER

In a major victory for working people, the U.S District Court for the Northern District of New York has granted a temporary restraining order preventing Governor David Paterson from proceeding with his planned furloughs of state employees.
"CSEA is proud that the court agreed with our contention that this action would cause irreparable harm to our members and undermine state services," said CSEA President Danny Donohue.
Read the court decision

TAX LOCAL 690 NEWS

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Family Day July 16th 2010
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September 10th 2010

CSEA Local 690 Exec. Membership Meeting Jan, 26th 2010

Updated 2010 classes. Put a little extra money in your pocket. Save 10 % for 3 years on your car insurance and/or reduce up to 4 points on your driving record, start saving.

Installation of Officers

Recently the Tax Local 690 held an election of it's Officers and Delegates.
Please visit the Officers and Delegates page to view the changes. Please remember our doors are always open and we are here to serve you.

At an Albany event, CSEA Tax and Finance member and President, Jackie Goldsmith asked Governor. David Paterson to reconsider his plans for layoffs of employees. Meanwhile, CSEA is greatly encouraged by expressions support from numerous human service and other advocacy organizations through statements to the governor about how ill-considered his plans for layoffs really are.
	CSEA Capital Region activist Jackie Goldsmith tells Gov. David Paterson that she doesn't want to see any state workers laid off, and the governor agrees. Click to watch the video.

CSEA Grapevine News:

CSEA Files Charge over Exam Fees

CSEA has filed an improper employer practice charge with the state Public Employment Relations Board, asserting that the state violated the Taylor Law by charging state workers fees for promotional and training exams.

CSEA contends that free access to the exams has been a long-standing economic benefit that the state is canceling without negotiation.

The fees begin for tests announced on or after March 13, and administered on or after May 30. CSEA expects the fees will go in effect while the union tries to overturn them.

MARCH FOR MAIN STREET

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2009

The Tax Local 690 participated in the March For Main Street today with 1000's of other protesters. Participants traveled from every part of the state to be a part of the march. The march begin in Albany's downtown Times Union Center with a pre-march rally. From there, the protesters proceeded up Beaver Street and into Capital Park, which is located just outside of the Capital.

While Governor Paterson was in side delivering his State of the State budget, the protesters stood outside in the freezing rain holding up signs and chanting in protest of his proposed budget cuts.

Governor Paterson is proposing among other things, to lag State employees 5 days pay and wants them to give up their 3% raise in April. CSEA has told Governor Paterson several times that they will not reopen its state contracts.

Jackie Goldsmith and Mike Gifford

Are you looking to obtain a college degree, to qualify for a promotion or to improve skills for your present job? NYS and CSEA have teamed up to offer you CSEA Partnership for Education and Training .

Visit the CSEA Employee Benefit Fund's website www.cseaebf.com This website was created to provide our members with up-to-date information on their benefits, along with changes or improvements made to EBF dental or vision plans.

Useful Links...

Misc

Orientation Handbook
This handbook for employees includes an overview of State government, policies, practices, benefits, career development opportunities, and other useful information.
Exam Announcements
A current listing of Civil Service exam
Career Mobility Office
This site allows employees to learn more about the State's title structure, job descriptions and qualifications, career mobility options and agency and position locations.
Test Booklets
Download a free test booklet
NYS Government Telephone Directory
Find the phone number for any NYS employee

Finance

SEFCU
The State Employees Federal Credit Union
Just dial 518-452-8183 or 800-727-3328 (outside the 518 area code).
Deferred Comp
New York State's Deferred Compensation Plan
Phone # 1-800-422-8463
NYS Retirement
Visit them online for all your needs
> loan Application and information for Tier 3 and 4
> Retirement Planning: Consultation by appointment only. Their business hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. call 474-7736 Pre-Retirement Planning Guide.

Numbers At A Glance...

CSEA CAPITAL REGION IV OFFICE
1 Lear Jet Lane, Latham, N.Y. 12110-2394
(518) 782-4400 or 1-800-874-7344

CSEA HEADQUARTERS / MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS DEPT.
143 Washington Avenue, Albany, N.Y. 12210
1-800-342-4146 / (518) 257-1000 or visit their website

CSEA EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND
1 Lear Jet Lane, Suite 1, Latham, N.Y. 12110-2395
(Dental and Vision coverage for state & participating local government members)
(518) 782-1500 / 1-800-323-2732 or Fax: (518) 782-1234
Employee Benefit Fund

Pearl Carroll & Associates
(Auto, Homeowners's, Renter's Insurance)
Call Larry Nealon
1-800-609-1578

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