October 2025 CSEA 262 Newsletter

Special thanks to Robert Bledsoe and Aaron Mezzano for providing pictures.

Get to know an e-board member

In this issue, we interviewed E-Board Member Raelyn Alvarez. Learn more about who she is and what she does for the union.

Know your Rights-Job Steward Program

Click here to read more about what the Job Steward Program is and how it benefits you as a CSEA Member.

A question from a member

Dear Stew,

I am so excited about working 32 hours a week in the summer! I am just not sure I really understand how it will work for me and my manager. Additionally, I have two part-time classified employees in my area, one 47% and one 80%. How will this work for them?

Thanks!!

-Summer Dreamer

Click here to read the answer!

Negotiations Update

Outstanding news, chapter members! Our negotiations team has negotiated several agreements with the district.

Read more for the highlights…

CSEA 262: Benefits Beyond Advocacy - Unlocking Your Perks, Savings, and Support

Wondering what’s available to you as a member of CSEA? Click here to learn more about the opportunities, protections, perks, and other rewards that you may not have known are available to you as a CSEA member!


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Contributors

Authors: Eric Contreras, Carlos Duarte, Eva Figueroa, Cynthia Orr, and Lisa DiDonato

CSEA 262 President: Brandon Gillett

Design Team: Eva Figueroa, Amanda James, and Ramiro Pinedo

Editor-in-Chief: Lisa DiDonato

Proofreaders: Amanda James, Cynthia Orr, and Ramiro Pinedo

Secretary: Amanda James

Pictures Provided By: Robert Bledsoe and Aaron Mezzano