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Career Development, Academic Planning, Education
and Training
Career Development |
Civil Service Test Preparation Booklets,
New York State Exam Review Series and Local Government Exam Review Series.
Cost per booklet is $3. for an order form and advice for exam preparation,
contact the CSEA Labor Education Action Program (LEAP) at 1-800-253-4332.
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Labor Education Action Program |
Education and Career Advisement Service
a confidential toll-free service for ALL CSEA members. Advisors are available
to work with you in the following areas: financial aid, education and career
planning and improvement of reading and writing skills, obtaining a GED and
study of English as a second language. LEAP Advisors may be reached by calling
the LEAPline at 1-800-253-4332 between 8:30 am and 4:30 p.m.(till 8:30 p.m.
on Thursdays). Other times, leave a message for a call-back.
Tuition Voucher Program CSEA-represented State
employees may apply for tuition vouchers for credit and non-credit courses
(related to state occupation or workforce need) at more than 140 participating
colleges and BOCES. Two courses per academic year may be requested at any
time during the application period. Tuition Reimbursement is available for
courses at non-participating schools.
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CDTA Swiper Card (Capital District
Only) |
Capital District CSEA Members can save 25% off the regular
purchase price of the CDTA Swiper Card. The CSEA CDTA Mail Order Swiper Card
makes riding the bus easier and more affordable than ever.
For order forms, call CSEA Members Benefits Dept. at 1-800-342-4146,
Ext. 1311. For CDTA route and schedule information, call
CDTA at 518-482-8822.
Bus Route
Washington
Ave. (effective Jan. 25th 04)
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Verizon Wireless
Discounts |
19% Access Discount on promotional and non-promotional plans
of $34.99 and higher. 25% Accessory Discount. Free universal hands free ear
bud for all new activations and upgrades. Phone pricing based on NYS equipment
matrix All areas will have their own representatives to contact for more
information A Verizon Rep is available in each region for CSEA members to
contact in order to arrange for the discount.
Region/Area Code R-4/ 518 Area Code John Santigo 518-339-2000
****If you currently have Verizon Wireless and would like a discount contract
call 1-866-456-7892****
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Child and Elder Care
Assistance |
Call 1-800-358-7202 or visit
www.albany.net/~ccac for information on programs to help CSEA members (state
employees) with child or elder care issues:
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Save money on eligible expenses for child, elder
or disabled dependent care by enrolling in the Dependent Care Advantage Account
-- a pre-tax reimbursement account. Participants save $1,500 per year on
average. Beginning January 2001, any CSEA member who enrolls in the Dependent
Care Advantage Account will receive an employer contribution in their account
of $200, $300 or $400 depending on their income. Call or e-mail at
DCAA@goer.state.ny.us
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Enrollment priority at work site child care centers
and school-age programs.
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Child and Elder Care Resource Referral for employees
working in NYC or Westchester County.
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Credit Cards |
| AFSCME Advantage
MasterCard
The MasterCard features one of the lowest
interest rates -- 5% above the prime lending rate. Another way you save:
no annual fee, no ATM fees and no charge for checks. For details about AFSCME
Advantage MasterCard, call (518)257-1000/1-800-342-4146 |
| Secured MasterCard
The Union Privilege Secured MasterCard, issued
by Amalgamated Bank of New York, makes it possible to establish a health
credit rating while having credit card convenience. Designed specifically
to help establish or reestablish credit, it has a low annual fee, competitive
fixed annual percentage rate and 25-day grace period. For details call
(518)257-1000/1-800-342-4146
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Discount Buying |
The CSEA-endorsed
Buyer's
Edge is a buy-by-phone consumer buying service
designed to save you money on major purchases. It negotiates extra discounts
and lowest price guarantees individual buyers don't get. For appropriate
toll-free numbers, consult the list of numbers published regularly in The
Public Sector or call (518)257-1000/1-800-342-4146.
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Traveler's Edge --
Buyer's Edge travel reservations service. A buy-by-phone
service with discounts on airline tickets, tours, cruises and travel packages.
Use this service to get the best vacation price for members and their
families.
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Employee Benefit Fund |
The CSEA Employee Benefit Fund (EBF) administers
dental, vision and prescription drug benefits for CSEA-represented state
employees and participating local government members. For information call
1-800-323-2732. In the 518 area code call 782-1500. (For TDD for the hearing
impaired call 1-800-532-3833).
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Employee Assistance
Program |
The Employee Assistance Program is a confidential
information and referral program designed to help individuals deal with personal
problems that may affect their job performance. It is a cooperative
labor-management program developed in the worksite. For information and
assistance in starting an EAP in your area call CSEA Member Benefits Department
at (518)257-1000/1-800-342-4146.
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Grievances and
Disciplines |
Report any grievance or contract violation
to your local grievance representative or shop steward. If they are unavailable,
contact your CSEA unit of local president or your CSEA labor relations specialist
at your CSEA office. Don't delay if you believe you have a problem; grievances
may be subject to contractual time limits.
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Insurances to Protect your Family,
Home, Car |
| Adequate insurance coverage can give
you and your family peace of mind. Jardine Group Services Corporation (JGSC)
has been exclusively endorsed to provide a wide variety of insurance products
to guarantee the personal security of CSEA members. For over 50 years, JGSC
has worked with CSEA to provide members with low-cost, high-quality insurance
options. Automatic payroll deduction of premium is available.
For details on CSEA Security Life Plan, Disability
Income Protection Program, Hospital Income Insurance Plan and Family Protection
Plan, call toll-free 1-800-697-CSEA.
For details on Auto Insurance and Homeowners/Renters
Insurance call the Personal Lines customer center, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday
- Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
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New Business: 1-800-833-4657
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Payroll Deduction Questions:
1-800-760-3848
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Customer Service/Policy Changes:
1-800-833-9041
For details on CSEA Disability Income Insurance
claims, call toll-free 1-800-230-2422, weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.
For details on CSEA Long Term Health Care Program
call toll free 1-800-366-5273.
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Joint Committee on Health Benefits |
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employees)
The JCHB is a joint labor-management committee
whose primary objective is to ensure that the health insurance provided to
CSEA active employees, as a result of the state contractual negotiations,
is implemented, administered, adjudicated and rated fairly and
properly.
the committee oversees the New York State Health
Insurance Program (NYSHIP) which currently consists of the Empire Plan and
26 health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and assists individuals with health
insurance questions and problems. the JCHB also works with CSEA Locals by
providing the Video Tape Library Program and JCHB Wellness booklets which
can be used as educational resources on health, wellness and self-care topics.
For assistance, and/or information call (518)785-4774, 1-800-286-5242 or
via e-mail
atjchb@capital.net
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Loan Program |
The CSEA/AFSCME Advantage Loan program
supplements the types of loans generally available from credit unions and
banks. Personal loans, from $2,500 to $ 15,000 with affordable monthly payments
are available to credit qualified applicants. These are unsecured loans (i.e.
member's home or other property is not used as security). The interest rate
is fixed for the life of the loan. The bank grants the loan, the union has
no part in the decision. For more information, call the program toll-free
1-800-343-7097, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday,
Eastern Time.
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Legal Services |
| CSEA staff works continuously to make
sure our members' employment rights and collective bargaining rights are
protected.
A team of legal experts and CSEA's comprehensive
Legal Assistance Program provides members outstanding legal
services.
Thousands of CSEA members who have filed grievances,
who have been unjustly disciplined or had their statutory or constitutional
rights violated by their employer have learned that the union stands behind
them.
As a result, members have won their jobs back.
Thousands have secured deserved promotions, back pay, overtime and other
rights and benefits unjustly denied by employers. CSEA Legal Services also
protects their rights as union members.
The CSEA/AFSCME Advantage Union Privilege Legal
Services Program provides high quality affordable legal services for many
personal legal matters. The initial half-hour consultation is free, with
subsequent services at a discounted fee. For details and a list of participating
lawyers in your area call (518)257-1000/1-800-342-4146.
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Mortgage and Real
Estate |
| Union CSEA/AFSCME Members' Mortgage and
Real Estate:
This program is a complete mortgage and real estate
process that includes competitive rates; refinancing of existing mortgages;
down payments as low as 5%; special help for first-time buyers and strike
and welfare fund benefits. Additional real estate savings for buyers and
sellers (i.e. 5% off Realtor's commission, free appraisal and credit report)
through Century 21 call (518)257-1000 or 1-800-342-4146.
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Simply
Certificates |
Simply Certificates is a company that offers universal
dining & Entertainment Gift Certificates. Simply Certificates, Inc. would
grant CSEA members a 12% discount on all gift certificates purchased through
CSEA (not valid at Simply Certificates retail locations). Members would use
a link located on the CSEA Website (CSEAlocal1000.net click on member only
benefits) to purchase the discounted gift certificates through an online
order form. The link would automatically register the discount code with
the Simply certificates.com on line store. Simply certificates will set up
the link with our tech people for our members. An 800 number will also be
available for those members without internet access. If you have any questions
call 1-800-342-4146 ext.1232.
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Travel and Leisure |
| CSEA and AFSCME sponsor many discount
programs for its members. Discounts are available on car rentals, hotels,
and many major theme parks. For more information, please call the CSEA Member
Benefits Department at (518)257-1000/1-800-342-4146.
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