The California School Employees Association is the largest classified school employees union in the United States, representing more than 250,000 school support staff throughout California.
 
CSEA members perform a wide range of essential work in our public schools and community colleges, including security, food services, office and clerical work, school maintenance and operations, transportation, academic assistance and paraeducator services, library and media assistance, computer services and more. 

CSEA was formed in 1927 when a determined group of Oakland custodians came together to support an elderly custodian who couldn’t afford to retire because public schools had no pension plan for such employees. This small group of custodians saw the need to gain rights and benefits for themselves and other school employees, and began the organization to achieve this goal. Through this initial determination, CSEA proved to be an organization that would stand the test of time. In 2001, CSEA members voted to become an independently chartered union of the AFL-CIO.
 
Today, CSEA continues to thrive as a member-governed union, democratically run by member volunteers in nearly 800 local chapters throughout the state. The union is led by the CSEA Board of Directors. Labor Relations Representatives and other professional staff work under the authority of CSEA’s Executive Director.
 
We are proud of our contributions toward California’s future, and we strive everyday to carry out our mission to improve the lives of our members, students and communities.

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California School Employees Association

California School Employees Association's headquarters in San Jose, CA, United States

This department supports senior management through coordination, strategic planning, and various administrative functions.

Executive Administration

This department manages workplace relationships, addressing employee concerns and facilitating negotiations between workers and management.

Labor Relations

The Leadership Team at the California School Employees Association (CSEA) is responsible for guiding the strategic direction and overall governance of the union. This team, which includes key executives such as the President, 1st Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Counsel, along with local chapter presidents, works collaboratively to ensure that the union's policies and initiatives align with its mission to improve the lives of its members. They oversee union activities, manage financial resources, and advocate for the rights and benefits of CSEA members across nearly 800 local chapters throughout California.

Leadership Team

This department manages legal services, supporting the organization's legal needs and ensuring compliance.

Legal Operations

The Labor Relations Team at the California School Employees Association is responsible for advocating on behalf of union members to secure fair wages, benefits, and working conditions. They handle contract negotiations, resolve workplace disputes, and ensure compliance with labor laws and union agreements, thereby fostering a cooperative relationship between employees and management within public schools and community colleges.

Labor Relations Team

The Communications and Relations team at the California School Employees Association is responsible for managing internal and external communications, promoting the association’s initiatives, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders, including members, media, and governmental entities. This team ensures clear and effective communication of the union's goals and achievements, enhances public awareness, and advocates for the rights and benefits of school support staff throughout California.

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