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May 29, 2026

Proposed State CSEA agreement would cover more than 55,000 employees of the State of New York

On May 29, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul reported that her administration has reached a contract agreement with the Civil Service Employee Association (CSEA) for a five-year term running until April 1, 2031. The agreement is subject to ratification by union membership, which includes more than 55,000 New York State employees in a wide variety of roles.

CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan said, “We applaud Governor Hochul’s recognition of the hard work CSEA members provide to the state every day through this fair contract. This agreement delivers meaningful wage increases and helps address affordability challenges working people are facing.”

The agreement includes increases in salary for employees in each year of the agreement. 

The agreement also includes paid prenatal leave, increases in location pay and health insurance changes that reduce costs for employees by eliminating certain co-pays and minimizing reliance on out of network providers.

CSEA represents New York State employees in four collective bargaining units and the proposed contract agreement must be ratified by CSEA rank and file members.


 


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