Does Local 698 offer educational assistance?
Yes. In 2005, the newly elected Executive Board renamed the traditional Local 698 Educational Assistance Awards in honor of the late Richard E. Hohn, long-time DASNY employee, dedicated Local 698 President and labor activist. Up to 12 Hohn Educational Assistance Awards of $500 each will be granted each semester. Award applications are evaluated by the seven-member Educational Assistance Awards (EAA) Committee, according to criteria established in the application instructions. Furthermore, CSEA, AFSCME and AFL-CIO scholarships are available to members of Local 698. As we're notified of scholarship opportunities, they'll be posted to our News page. Visit our Career Links page for education links, including those for scholarship details and application form downloads. Check out our News Archive to view a listing of all scholarship news items that have been posted to the site.

How do I find answers to questions regarding our Collective Bargaining Agreement?
CSEA Local 698 Officers field many questions regarding the Contract. If you need assistance, contact a Local 698 Officer. Click here for a listing of Officer email addresses.

Can I have the political action portion of my CSEA dues refunded?
Yes. The process for requesting a refund of the portion of your CSEA membership dues used for political action activities is administered by CSEA Headquarters. Per our inquiry, members are allowed a refund of their dues for the specific portion used for "political action" activities. A detailed procedure for requesting "political action activity refunds" is published annually in the February or March edition of The Work Force - a monthly CSEA publication mailed to all members. For additional information or clarification, feel free to call CSEA Headquarters' Political Action Department at 518-257-1000.