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Why Join CSEA?

Some employee take it for granted that their job and the benefits they receive are secure and permanent, but that is not the case. Every year, basic cost-of-living raises and pensions are threatened.  Your membership and participation in CSEA help us achieve better pay raises, pension security, health insurance, sick leave, and the other important benefits you and your family rely on.  More importantly, CSEA gives us the opportunity to make improvements for all classified employees and the students we serve.  Join us as we work together to make a difference!

What's Included in the CSEA Membership?

• Contractual representation
• Representation on disciplinary, unemployment, and other work-related issues.
• Voting rights in electing local chapter leaders and on all tentative contract agreements with management.
• Supplemental Insurance plans including $5,000 FREE accidental death coverage, and more.
• Amusements and attractions discounts to theme parks, movie tickets, and more.
• Free Legal Referral for personal matters.
• Professional Development, conferences, and workshops to maximize your potential.
• Financial Services from credit cards and mortgages to banking needs and more.
• Humanitarian Assistance provides financial relief to members in need.
• Retirement Planning to help you make the most of your CalPERS pension.
• Member Discounts on home and auto services, hotels, rental cars, and restaurants.
• Publications and other member-only information on classified employees and CSEA.
• A Voice about the issues that impact you, including voting on annual dues.

What Do Non-Members Get?

Contractual representation only.

Membership benefits and discounts:

• Representation: Top-notch, dedicated and experienced help for all job-related issues when you need it.
• Voting rights on all contractual agreements and in chapter elections.
• Access to trainings, conferences and workshops designed to improve your skills and better your life.
• Free legal referrals from CSEA staff attorneys.
• Assistance from expert staff ready to help you with CalPERS, Social Security and other retirement services.
• Access to scholarships, grants and more for yourself and your dependents.
• Financial services to save you money and protect what matters most.
• Discounts on tickets to amusement parks, attractions, museums, zoos, and other fun.
• Auto discounts when buying a car, tires or even getting an oil change.
• Assistance fund for members in times of crisis (after a fire, flood or earthquake for example.)