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May 2011 Classified School Employee Week celebrations


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As a CSEA member, you are part of the largest classified union in the nation. Despite our size, CSEA remains an organization of people. As a member-run union, we rely on members to step forward and contribute new ideas and new energy.

Remember there is strength in numbers.


Want to know what the SMCCD Board of Trustees are doing at their monthly meeting? Read the current Board Packet and stay informed!


Understanding CalPERS

Many Classified employees do not know that CalPERS protects today and pays for life

There are no free CalPERS Pre-retirement workshops scheduled in our area at this time.


The CSEA South Bay Field Office has just released it's training opportunities schedule. When you attend a training opportunity you help your Union by making us stronger and smarter. See brochure for details and watch for emails announcing upcoming training.

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May 20 - May 26

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CSEW History

Herb, Kay, Charles

Chapter 33 members gathered signatures to protect education in front of Building 10 at CSM

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Chapter 33 Newsletter - CSEA Voices
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Chapter 33 Monthly Review
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Events Calendar 2012
May 05 Cinco de Mayo
May 08 Regional President's Mtg, 7-8pm, SSFUSD Main Board Room
May 09 Chapter 33 Combined Mtg, 5-6pm, District Office Board Room
May 16 SMCCCD Board Mtg, District Office Board Room, 6pm
May 20-26 Classified School Employees Week (CSEW)
May 31 Memorial Day Holiday (CSEA Offices close)
June 1 Member Grant applications available @ HQ/Member Benefits Department
June 6 SMCCCD Study Session, District Office Board Room, 6pm
June 12 Regional President's Mtg, 7-8pm, SSFUSD Main Board Room
June 13 Chapter 33 Combined Mtg, 5-6pm, District Office Board Room
June 23 Union Steward Training Level 3, SBFO
June 27 SMCCCD Board Mtg, District Office Board Room, 6pm
July 04 Independence Day Holiday (CSEA Offices close)
July 11 Chapter 33 Combined Mtg, 5-6pm, District Office Board Room
July 25 SMCCCD Board Mtg, District Office Board Room, 6pm
July 29 - August 2 CSEA 86th Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV
August 8 Chapter 33 Combined Mtg, 5-6pm, District Office Board Room
August 15 SMCCCD Board Mtg, District Office Board Room, 6pm
Sept 3 Labor Day Holiday (CSEA Offices close)

News Archive and Resources
:: Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009
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SMCCCD Chapter 33 Wins 'Me Too' Dispute
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Labor Lobbists push for quick passage of union bill
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CSEA Boycott List 2012
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State Association President Allan Clark's current message
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Valuable Lessons in Women's History Month
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Workers Emergency Recovery Campaign
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U. S. Labor Against The War
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Labor Heritage Rockin' Solidarity Chorus
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Labor Arts
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Union Song list
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Meet Patricia Carter: 2010 SMCCCD Classified Employee of the Year
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Medelline Lowe's report from the 2011 - 85th Annual CSEA State Conference
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KCSM TV bidders debated

My Rights
As classified employees, we are afforded many basic rights by law or through collective bargaining.
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Discrimination and harassment
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Layoffs
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Legal referral program
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Safety
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Grievances
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Hours and overtime
:: No Child Left Behind Act
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Evaluations
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Collective Bargaining
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Discipline
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E-mail privacy
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Workers Compensation
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Education Code
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86th Annual CSEA Conference

Members voted Wednesday, April 11, 2012 to elect Chapter 33 delegates and alternates to Conference. Kathy Chaika, Charles Jones and Chris Weidman were elected as delegates.

See all election results

Our Chapter 33 Delegates to Conference will vote on state wide resolutions.

2012 CSEA Resolutions Bulletin

What else happens at Conference? Read the newsletter!

86th Annual Conference Newsletter


CSEA Scholarship Information

CSEA offers grants to members who are going to school on a part time or full time basis. $1,000 grants are awarded to recipients based on financial need, goals and objectives, citizenship, and CSEA activities.

Applications available June 1, 2012. Applications are accepted June 1 - October 31


CSEA Pre-Retirement Seminar

There are no free seminars scheduled at this time. Check back later for an update.


CSEA Publication 311: Know Your Rights

All Classified employees should know their rights guaranteed them under their contract and the Education Code, the Fair Labor Standards Act and Shelly Rights as well as other laws that protect them.

Read about your rights


Don't Forget about Member Benefits

Start planning for that special weekend get-away or your long awaited summer vacation!

When you contact Member Benefits there are many great discounts that await your call.

So, before you plan your journey, learn about what is available for you at Member Benefits.

Please note that in order to use your Member Benefits, you must log in at CSEA’s home page which opens when you access the link below.

Member Benefits