named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
CSEA Local 058 Scholarships
Offers annual scholarships to dependent children of members pursuing post-secondary education
Civil Service Exam Preparation
Provides free booklets, online courses, and workshops to help members prepare for civil service examinations
Member Benefits Program
Negotiates discounted insurance, pet insurance, hearing aids, furniture, and other services through third-party partners for union members
Member Safety and Health Advocacy
Provides safety concern forms and resources on issues like heat illness prevention to protect members working in outdoor and construction environments
Retirement Planning Resources
Offers a retirement guide, benefits checklist, and retiree membership application to support members transitioning to retirement
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Union-Linked Educational Scholarships 1 activity
- Administers scholarship program for members' dependentsOffers scholarships to dependent children of members for continuing education at accredited post-secondary schools; awarded 8 scholarships totaling $2,250 in the most recent reporting period.
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Union Member Training & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Delivers training on union representation and contract administrationOffers workshops to develop member skills in contract negotiation, contract administration, and representation of bargaining unit members, strengthening union capacity at the local level.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Distributes member benefits and engagement opportunitiesProvides discounted tickets to Buffalo Bisons games for members throughout the season and produces a monthly newsletter to inform members and build community within Local 058.
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Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 1 activity
- Engages in public and memorial eventsParticipates in events across New York State with officers and members in attendance, including memorial dedication events such as honoring member Stephen "Steve" Ebling, where union leadership delivered speeches and public remarks.
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Labor Union Member Support Services 1 activity
- Facilitates reporting of workplace safety and health concernsProvides a confidential safety and health concern form for members to report work-related issues, which the union then raises with the Thruway Authority on their behalf. Also offers support and representation for members using the Authority’s internal Work Unit Safety Report form.
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Retirement Benefits Education & Support 1 activity
- Maintains retiree membership affiliationOffers continued membership to retirees who were previously active members of the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc., supporting ongoing engagement and benefits access after retirement.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Negotiates and enforces collective bargaining agreementsNegotiates and maintains a collective bargaining agreement with the New York State Thruway Authority representing professional, supervisory, and technical employees. Provides ongoing enforcement and support for members covered under the agreement.
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Motor Vehicle Safety Education 1 activity
- Participates in workplace safety advocacy campaignsParticipates in National Work Zone Awareness Week to promote safe driving in highway work zones and honor workers who were killed or injured on the job, advancing worker safety through public awareness.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provides civil service exam preparation resourcesOffers free civil service test preparation booklets, online courses, and workshops to members to support career advancement. Includes skill-building in test readiness and related professional development.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Supports member grievances and personnel record reviewsProvides direct support to members filing and resolving grievances against the NYS Thruway Authority and offers a formal process for members to request review and removal of information from their personal history folders.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$79K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$20K25%
Investment income$3K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$64K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$180
Grants paid out$1K
balance sheet
Total assets$250K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$250K
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +22.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Kennedy | First Vice President | 10 | $740 |
| Lisa Hewitt | Second Vice President | 5 | $610 |
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Amplifon Partner — Provides hearing care products and services to CSEA members.
- Buffalo Bisons Partner — Partner organization providing discounted tickets for union members.
- CSEA OSH DEPT Partner — Shares heat-related illness factsheet from the CSEA Occupational Safety and Health Department to support member education on heat stress.
- CSEA Region 6 Partner — Collaborates on media production, as evidenced by video contribution for memorial event coverage.
- MassMutual Partner — Provides lifetime protection insurance guarantee for CSEA members.
- NYS Thruway Authority Government — Represents members in safety and health matters with the NYS Thruway Authority as their employer.
- New York State Department of Civil Service Government — Collaborates on providing retirement planning information and resources for members.
- New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) Government — Provides health insurance information and support for retirees.
- New York State Thruway Authority Partner — Negotiating party in collective bargaining agreement for employee representation
- New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) Government — Administers retirement benefits and provides coordinated plan information for members.
- OSHA Partner — References OSHA guidelines, specifically the 12 elements of a heat illness prevention program, to inform member safety resources.
- Pearl Insurance Partner — CSEA Local 058's exclusively endorsed provider of voluntary insurance programs
- Pearl Insurance Partner — Offers exclusive insurance products to CSEA members.
- Raymour and Flanigan Partner — Offers exclusive discounts on furniture and mattresses to CSEA members.
- W.B. Mason Partner — Provides discounts to CSEA members through a partnership.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Bargaining for Improved Working Conditionsmethodology: collective_bargainingBy engaging in collective bargaining, the union secures better employment terms, wages, and workplace conditions for members because unified representation increases negotiating power and ensures equitable outcomes.
- Collective Purchasing for Member Economic Securitymethodology: collective_purchasingBy leveraging collective purchasing power, the union enables members to access low-cost insurance and benefits because group-based buying reduces individual financial burden and extends economic protections.
- Confidential Peer-Driven Reporting to Improve Workplace Safetymethodology: confidential_member_reportingBy enabling confidential, member-driven reporting of safety and health concerns separate from management channels, the union identifies and advocates for safer working conditions because trust and autonomy increase reporting accuracy and member participation.
- Education and Training as Pathways to Career and Retirement Advancementmethodology: career-advancement-through-trainingBy providing targeted training, scholarship opportunities, and retirement education, the union supports long-term member well-being and career progression because access to education increases individual mobility and financial preparedness.
- Member Empowerment Through Capacity Buildingmethodology: union-capacity-buildingBy training members in core labor functions such as contract negotiation and representation, the union strengthens collective efficacy and sustainability because empowered members can more effectively advocate for their rights and institutionalize union strength.