Human Resources and Employee Benefits
The objects and purpose of this Local Union are to provide for, protect and improve the general welfare of its members and the employees represented by it, both directly and indirectly by all lawful means and methods.
We are the largest classified school employee union in the United States. CSEA members perform a wide range of essential work in our public schools and community colleges, including security, food services, office and clerical, maintenance and operations, transportation, academic assistance and paraeducation services, library and media services, computer services and more.
California's Valued Trust (CVT) is one of California's largest labor/management trusts specializing in healthcare benefits for the education community. CVT provides participants high-quality and cost-effective benefit choices including medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, group term life insurance, EAP and innovative health programs.
We are dedicated to providing designer actuarial and related services to a broad range of clients, with an emphasis on public sector retiree healthcare and pension valuations. They can help guide you through the GASB 45 process in a painless and efficient manner, even if it's your first experience with an actuarial valuation. They know how to make you look good in the eyes of those who are relying on you to successfully manage your retiree medical plan's finances.
CSBA, in partnership with McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., offers Executive Search Service to provide districts and county offices of education with a streamlined process to meet their executive hiring needs. From identifying possible candidates, to the selection of a qualified superintendent, Executive Search Services offers an extensive and comprehensive process that guides the board through this critical time with ease and professionalism.
PARS is the market pioneer and trusted provider of innovative retirement solutions exclusively for school districts and other public agencies. With over 35 years of experience, PARS has helped hundreds of school districts design and implement strategic retirement solutions that meet their specific organizational and budgetary needs. Our services include the OPEB Solutions Program (in proud partnership with CSBA) and the Pension Rate Stabilization Program (PRSP) designed in a combination trust to help districts address their OPEB (GASB 75) and Pension (GASB 68) liabilities. Other solutions include our well-known early retirement incentive program, the Supplementary Retirement Plan (SRP), and our Social Security alternative program, Alternate Retirement System (ARS).