ARE YOU A MEMBER?

An explanation of non-members vs. CSEA dues-paying members:

Non-members:

Non-members do not have the opportunity to vote on their union contract.  Contract votes are for union members in good standing only.

Non-members do not have the opportunity to vote for their elected union officers.  This includes the Unit, Local, the Region, and the statewide union officers.  This is because CSEA is a Democratic, member-run union, this means they miss out on their ability to decide how their union is run.

Non-members cannot take advantage of the union's many member-only benefits.  Benefits include, but are not limted to: the CSEA $10,000 life insurance policy, discounts on tires, hotels, car rentals, cruises, pet insurance, college discounts, AT&T phone discounts, buyers edge, Raymour and Flanagan furniture discount, and so many more. 

While there are many contractual benefits that must be shared between members and non-members, there are benefits outside the contract that are offered exclusively for members only.

Non-members will not be represented in disciplinary matters. No one will be there from the union to represent non-members in investigatory hearings or the grievance process. 

Non-members will not be allowed to attend union meetings or informational talks.

For these reasons, we encourage all workers to sign up as members.  It's as simple as filing out a CSEA membership application.  For a membership application, please contact Barbara at the Union Office at 328-5250.