CSEA Executive Local 659

IMPORTANT UPDATE: CSEA is currently in discussions with the State Comptroller's office in an effort to resolve issues with the longevity payments to State Executive Branch members. Stay tuned for more details.

Members in the State Executive Branch receiving Longevity Lump Sum checks should be aware that the State has taxed those payments using the Supplemental Flat Rate (25% Federal and 9.62% NYS Tax Rates), which typically results in larger tax withholdings. If this results in an "over" withholding, you will receive a tax refund next year. This is not something CSEA negotiated or was aware of prior to its implementation.

** Because the State unilaterally implemented this change without notice, discussion or negotiation with CSEA, we are exploring all of our available options, including a potential Improper Practice Charge and/or grievance.

DiNapoli encourages, educates SUNY New Paltz Local members State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli addresses SUNY New Paltz Local members as CSEA statewide, region and local officers, including Southern Region President Billy Riccaldo (nearest podium) and Statewide Treasurer Bill Walsh (far right), look on.