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Recognizing the Everyday Heroes of CSEA

by Angelica Cabral

Classified employees work hard for their students every day. This didn't stop with the onset of COVID-19. In fact, our unsung heroes continue stepping up to the plate, serving their students and their communities on the front lines of this crisis. Below are the stories of a few of our union brothers and sisters who are working tirelessly to continue providing their more than 6.5 million students across the state of California with exceptional support and service.

Chapter president works to keep everyone informed

For Isaac Trujillo-Medina, who serves as president of Charles T. Kranz Chapter 430 and regional rep for Region 58, communication is his main goal, especially now, and is something he’s been able to keep up through Zoom, memos and newsletters.

Chapter president works to keep everyone informed

For Isaac Trujillo-Medina, who serves as president of Charles T. Kranz Chapter 430 and regional rep for Region 58, communication is his main goal, especially now, and is something he’s been able to keep up through Zoom, memos and newsletters.

Office assistant goes the extra mile to check in on her fellow members

Melanie Hernandez, an office assistant from Calaveras Chapter 405, stepped up to the plate in a big way during the school closures that were a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. She went the extra mile to check in with employees who were asked to come into their site because remote working was not an option.

Office assistant goes the extra mile to check in on her fellow members

Melanie Hernandez, an office assistant from Calaveras Chapter 405, stepped up to the plate in a big way during the school closures that were a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. She went the extra mile to check in with employees who were asked to come into their site because remote working was not an option.

Union participation continues for first vice president

Joe Sliker, a swimming pool mechanic from Fullerton High Chapter 82, initially became involved with CSEA years ago after he felt a coworker was unfairly suspended and he wanted to make sure that would never happen to someone again.

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