CSEA News

Aug 11, 2021

CSEA statement on vaccinations and testing for school employees

CSEA issued the following statement on Governor Newsom’s decision to require COVID vaccinations or regular testing for school employees.

May 7, 2021

Fridays with Ben: CSEA reopening plans on the horizon, thanks to COVID vaccinations

In this week’s edition of "Fridays with Ben", Association President Ben Valdepeña joins us from Southern California where he is visiting...

Mar 26, 2021

Fridays with Ben: CSEA business, CalPERS endorsement, annual conference announcements

So much has happened in 2021 for our state, country and union, and we are not even four months in! Join Association President Ben...

Feb 26, 2021

Fridays with Ben: Vaccination allotment plans for school staff to begin next week

In this week’s “Fridays with Ben”, hear all about the exciting vaccination allotment plans for school staff to begin next week and how...

Feb 17, 2021

CSEA Governmental Relations meets with White House

In just the first week of President Biden taking office, senior staff from the White House held a meeting with unions, including CSEA.

Feb 5, 2021

Fridays with Ben: Leading the way on advocating that WE ARE ESSENTIAL!

CSEA is busy increasing your rights at the state capitol and in your schools. This week, Ben fills you in with the latest news out of...

Feb 4, 2021

Education Labor groups release pathway to schools reopening

CSEA and a coalition of education labor groups presented a pathway for reopening schools to lawmakers on Wednesday. Classroom Learning...

Jan 8, 2021

Fridays with Ben: Glimmers of hope, despite mixed emotions, kick off 2021

When last year closed out, Association President Ben Valdepeña looked ahead to 2021 with hopes for a brighter future. In this week's...

Dec 23, 2020

Holidays with Ben: Stay safe as we turn our hopes to 2021

Association President Ben Valdepeña caps off this year’s “Fridays with Ben” series in a special edition, where he talks about all that we...

Dec 11, 2020

Member Joshua Leimann shares his experience with COVID-19

In this week's "Fridays with Ben," the Association President shares a video featuring Joshua Leimann, warehouse worker with Upland...

Jul 17, 2020

CSEA supports new CDPH guidelines on schools reopening

Governor Gavin Newsom announced his plan for learning and safe schools ahead of the 2020–2021 school year, as the California Department...

May 8, 2020

Schools will require a comprehensive safety plan before reopening

Many CSEA members have raised questions and concerns over Governor Newsom’s recent announcement that schools could reopen as early as July.

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