Council of School Supervisors & Administrators
New York City-based trade union
The Council of School Supervisors & Administrators (CSA) is a New York City based collective bargaining unit for principals, assistant principals, supervisors and education administrators who work in the New York City public schools and directors and assistant directors who work in city-funded day care. It was founded in 1962 as the Council of Supervisory Associations.
Since its inception, the CSA has played a major role in NYC public schools, including arguing successfully for salary increases, a salary index, and creating a welfare fund for its employees. It became a member of the AFL–CIO in 1971 as part of a new national organization.
Composition
According to CSA's Department of Labor records since 2005, about half of the union's membership are considered retirees, with eligibility to vote in the union. CSA contracts also often cover some non-members, known as agency fee payers, which usually number comparatively about 2% of the size of the union's membership. Currently, this accounts for 6,698 retirees, and 210 non-members paying agency fees, compared to 6,046 "active" members.
History
1962–1964: Early years
In January, 1962, eleven supervisory associations formed the "Council of Supervisory Associations" in order to fight for a salary index. The eleven charter members included supervisory groups from Assistant Principal to Assistant Superintendent. The new, united organization was created to allow school administrators to more effectively advocate for their rights and interests, as well as to help improve the quality of NYC public school education.
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