Csba Attorneys

08/26/2026

Thanks to those who have submitted bargaining suggestions. Our bargaining committee is currently drafting and reviewing demands geared towards improving member's lives. These demands will then be reviewed by our Board of Directors.

Ultimately, the city will have the opportunity to respond to these demands. Failure to agree to a substantial number of demands will demonstrate that recruitment, retention, productivity and morale are not high on their list of concerns.

Upcoming dates:
Tuesday September 1: Local 237 General Membership Meeting, 5PM;
Tuesday September 8: Labor Day Rally & March, starting at 4:30 at Liberty & Church Streets (Zuccotti Park), in lieu of traditional Labor Day Parade;
Wednesday October 28: CSBA Membership Meeting, 6PM.

Check our website www.csbanyc.org or call us at 212-675-0519 for more information.

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08/19/2026

In just a few short weeks, the heat and humidity of Summer 2026 will be history. CSBA's preparation for a busy Autumn season is already underway. Our Bargaining Committee is meeting next week and our Board of Directors reconvene a couple of weeks thereafter. It's not too late for you to submit Bargaining Suggestions to us via [email protected].

Particularly helpful are demands specific to what we as NYC Agency Attorneys and Agency Attorney Internes want. [Yes, we fully understand the need for competitive, substantially higher salaries in order to afford to remain with our agency, pay our very high student loans and astronomical rent. And Remote Work must be made Permanent, more flexible and expanded where possible!]

We have already demanded updated information on agency attrition rates. Everyone knows that we remain difficult to recruit and retain, and that this creates very significant problems not only for us but for almost every agency and the constituents we assist. Your ideas on creating a clear promotional path and incentives to stay may be particularly helpful.

Thank you as always and enjoy the rest of the summer!

06/25/2026

Thank you to the many members who attended our Annual Meeting this past Tuesday. It was longer than average but well worth the time and effort!

As we announced, the following seven members were elected to our Board of Directors, Class of 2029:
- Sean Strockyj (DOHMH) (re-elected)
- Christopher Taylor (DCWP)
- Alexandra Holmstrom-Smith (DCWP)
- Yaa Sarpong (DCAS)
- Dassi Karp (DCWP)
- Amal Alzendani (DCWP)
- Alexandra Reese (DCWP)

I sincerely look forward to working with each of you as well as with the entire Board of Directors. And thank you all who previously served and/or offered to serve our members as we fight to obtain the best possible contract and to enforce our rights thereunder.

06/22/2026

Reminder: Our Annual Meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday June 23, 2026, starting at 6PM. As it is remote only, you must obtain the log-in information from us. Please email us ASAP at [email protected] to obtain access to our member-only event!

06/12/2026

A street sign will be unveiled tomorrow, Saturday June 13th at 2PM, in memory of Aldona Vaiciunas, our Grievance Coordinator and Office Administrator for more than 25 years. The ceremony, complete with speeches, local press coverage and refreshments afterwards, will take place by the corner of Hudson Avenue and Evans Street in the Vinegar Hill section of Brooklyn (next to Dumbo).

As Aldona was also the long-time President of the Vinegar Hill Neighborhood Association, the sign placement by her corner is perfect.

The closest subway is the York Street station on the F line (the first stop in Brooklyn).

Aldona was exceptionally talented and devoted to our members. I hope as many people as possible attend so we can pay Aldona the final tribute that she richly deserves!

05/27/2026

Here's more information on the CSBA Board of Directors election: If you do not receive your ballot by Tuesday June 2, you may either call AAA's Duplicate Hotline 1-800-529-5218 or email Sacha Ulerio at [email protected]. Important: The deadline for their receipt of your ballot is Thursday June 18 at 10AM.

AAA is scheduled to commence the ballot count at 11AM on June 18 at their offices at 120 Broadway, Concourse Level, New York, NY. FYI - AAA normally certifies the results of our elections in writing on either the same day or the day following completion of the ballot count. A copy of the certification will be available to all upon request.

05/26/2026

Hi All,

The ballots for CSBA Board of Directors are being mailed out today by the American Arbitration Association. Please watch for them in the next couple of days, and carefully follow the enclosed instructions. There are 12 candidates for 7 positions.

Thank you in advance for your participation!

05/18/2026

A couple of reminders:

1. Candidate statements for persons running for the CSBA Board of Directors are due by the close of business this Wednesday May 20th. Statements are optional and can be up to two sides of an 8 1/2" x 11" page.

2. Last call for CSBA Member Surveys! Thank you to the more than one hundred members who have already responded.

05/07/2026

Hi All,

You should be receiving the CSBA Member Survey in the next couple of days. What's new for us is that it can be opened and completed from the convenience of your cellphone. Just scan the QR code included in the letter.

If this method doesn't work for you, please reach out to us at [email protected] and we'll arrange for you to get a more traditional hard copy.

We look forward to discussing the results and the upcoming round of collective bargaining with you at the CSBA Annual Meeting on Tuesday June 23rd.

Thanks as always for your interest and participation!

Best regards,
Saul

05/06/2026

Please be reminded that CSBA Nominations for seven (7) positions on our Board of Directors (Class of 2029) and two (2) positions for Welfare Fund Trustee (Class of 2028) are now open. Nominations end at the conclusion of the Nominations Meeting scheduled for this Tuesday May 12th at 6PM.

You can be nominated in two ways, each of which requires one member in good standing to nominate you, and another to second your nomination. You can either be nominated live (online) at the meeting or ahead of time by emails to [email protected] and to [email protected]. The nominators should indicate their name and agency and that they are a CSBA member in good standing, and what position they are nominating you for.

The link for the Nominations meeting will be sent out either tomorrow or Friday to all who request the link or have been nominated.

Please also be reminded that you need to accept your nomination, either live at the meeting or by email up to the close of business on Friday May 15th.

Thank you as always for your participation and for, where possible, taking the next step to make our union stronger.

Best regards,
Saul