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CSEC-LC Membership


Advocacy

CSEC-LC is there to ensure and protect your rights as employees

CSEC-LC is there to address job concerns

CSEC-LC is there to negotiate the E.A., Custodian, and Physical Plant Department contracts

Our union lobbyists are there representing you in Santa Fe during the State Legislature to lobby for equitable salary increases and other issues

CSEC-LC recommends school board candidates who support our issues

Economic Benefits

  • Free or discounted personal legal services
  • Free insurance
  • Credit cards
  • Union driver and traveler protection at lower rates 
  • Insurance for cars, homes and supplemental medical/dental
  • Personal, educational and home loans
  • Scholarships for members and their children
  • Free publications from AFT & NEA
  • Much, much, more


 
Protection

If Lightning Strikes, Make Sure You're Protected!! You're in BIG TROUBLE unless... You can say, "I am a UNION member!"

If a student under your supervision is accidentally injured or you are wrongly accused of sexual harassment by a student or another employee and the administration decides it was your fault....

Employees who are dues-paying union members are protected for claims arising out of job activities which include legal defense, court judgement and out-of-court settlements

The Union's Liability Insurance Plan includes:

  • $1 million for student injury or death
  • $1 million of personal injury for libel and slander
  • $1,000 for bail bond premiums
  • Coverage while on class field trips
  • Coverage for corporal punishment claims


 


Who Can Belong

Any Las Cruces Public Schools classified employee (custodians, educational assistants, food service, library personnel, secretaries, security guards, etc.) can belong to CSEC-LC.

What members have to say about belonging to CSEC-LC:

  • "The union was there when I had a problem with my principal."
  • "The union provides a support system"
  • "I am not alone."
  • "I have had many opportunities for personal & professional growth."
  • "I have made many new friends who are my union brothers & sisters."
  • "We have the advantage of being affiliated with and supported by two national organizations, AFT (American Federation of Teachers) and NEA (National Education Association)."
  • J o i n  C S E C - L C   T o d a y

     

    Classified School Employees Council of Las Cruces

     

    2010-2011

     

     

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                                                                                                               School/Worksite                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

                    Social Security Number                           (Ms.  Mrs.  Mr.)                       First Name                     Last Name

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

    Address                                                                   City                                                          State                   Zip Code

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

     Home Phone           Cell Phone                        Work Phone                              Job Title                                             Home e-Mail Address

     

    OPTIONAL:  Ethnicity:  Native American ___   Hispanic ___   Asian/Pacific Islander ___   Caucasian ___     Black ___   Other ___   

      

    I agree to pay regular membership dues through the 2010-2011 school year.

      

                Earnings more than $12,000/yr        10-11 payroll deduction is $13.26 per pay period

                Earnings less than $12,000/yr           10-11 payroll deduction is $7.67 per pay period

                Nutrition Service Workers                  10-11 payroll deduction is $4.87 per pay period

    I hereby agree to authorize my employer to deduct from my salary in accordance with the agreed upon payroll deduction procedure for my membership dues as revised annually and voluntary political action contribution in the amount of $3.00 for the current membership year and each membership year thereafter, provided that I may revoke this authorization after September 1, 2011 by giving written notice to that effect to the local Association on or before October 6, 2011 or any subsequent year.  If for any reason, excepting death, my employment is terminated, amounts still owing under this authorization shall be deducted from final pay due.                             

    The voluntary $3.00 contribution for political action may be refunded to members who request it according to procedures contained in the NEA-NM Bylaws.  Forms for requesting the refund are available at www.nea-nm.org and are published twice annually in the Advocate’s Voice.              

    I hereby join the Classified School Employees Council - Las Cruces (CSEC-LC).  I understand that by joining CSEC-LC I am also joining, and my continuing dues payment(s) include membership in the NEA, NEA-NM, AFT, AFT-NM and AFL-CIO subject to their policies, guidelines, regulations and any related agreements between them now or in the future regarding CSEC-LC joint memberships and affiliations.

    AFT-NM Voluntary Political Donation:  I further agree to pay in cash or through employer payroll deduction an annual contribution of $_________ to AFT-NM COPE (committee on political education).  I understand that membership in good standing in my local and AFT-NM is not dependent upon my decision to contribute or not to contribute to AFT-NM COPE.  Contributions are not deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes.

     

    Member’s Signature                                                                                                                  Date                                              

    CSEC-LC Member/Recruiter                                                                                                      Date                                              

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    Received:               NEA:                  AFT:                  LCPS:                 CSEC-LC List:              Worksite List:        

     

     

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