CSEA News

Helping Members in Need

In 2018, CSEA's Dorothy Bjork Assistance Fund helped hundreds of members recover from devastating wildfires as well as individual hardships. These are some of their stories.

CSEA's Assistance Fund gives members help and hope

Relying on member-donations, the Assistance Fund provided more than $300,000 in emergency and humanitarian assistance to members in need.

Mary Kay Ezell Assistance Fund Golf Tournament

The 25th Annual Merry Kay Ezell Assistance Fund Golf Tournament will be held in Bakersfield On April 27th to raise money for the Assistance Fund.

Gov. Newsom proposes record funding for schools

Gavin Newsom’s first budget blueprint shows the governor is willing to invest in education and other programs that benefit working families. Besides proposing to increase education funding for K-12 schools and community colleges to the highest levels ever, the governor’s first budget plan also aims to pay down state pension debts and free up school district funds that would otherwise go toward pension contributions.

New laws for 2019

In 2019, classified employees will have access to a significant increase in funding for training programs, expanded school safety measures and full benefits for part-time employees in merit districts and colleges.