• CSLEA welcomes 68 new members in recent two-week time period
• Congratulates top-earning 2025 sponsors
• Reminds members, $100 is theirs when they sponsor the membership of any Bargaining Unit 7 non-member

CSLEA welcomes 68 new members in December 29^th – January 10th

SACRAMENTO – Understanding that joining their union is a very important step in their careers with the State of California, 68 state employees assigned to Bargaining Unit 7 became members of the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) during the two-week period December 29, 2025 through January 10, 2026.

“We know that the decision to join CSLEA takes consideration and these 68 new members gave thought to their future and having a safety net in their careers,” said CSLEA President Alan Barcelona.  “CSLEA provides many benefits and services, including a $15,000 basic life insurance benefit. One benefit that I am very proud of and think is extremely valuable is being able to contact a CSLEA labor attorney with any questions or concerns related to work, not a labor rep but a labor attorney.  Should something unexpected happen at work that requires an attorney, our members can call CSLEA and speak to an attorney almost immediately. Non-members don’t have that advantage.  In addition, CSLEA has a $3 million proven legal defense fund that our members have access to should they face criminal or civil matters as a result of their job duties and responsibilities. Our attorneys also provide legal representation for administrative investigations, interviews and State Personnel Board hearings and appeals.  Nobody expects to need any of this, but it’s good to know you have all of this if the unexpected happens.  I extend a very warm welcome to our newest members.”

Congratulations to CSLEA top-earning 2025

In addition to welcoming its newest members, CSLEA also thanks its great group of membership sponsors who inform their colleagues about CSLEA and assist them in signing up for union membership.  Any CSLEA member can be a sponsor and earn thousands of dollars a year!

CSLEA’s top five sponsors in 2025 can tell you how easy and rewarding sponsoring new members can be! They earned the following:

1. $4,800
2. $2,400
3. $2,200
4. $2,000
5. $1,300

Simply put, if your colleagues are not union members, they’re missing out on

• representation,
• benefits,
• special rate insurance coverage,
• a free basic $15,000 life insurance benefit,
• travel & entertainment discounts,
• scholarship opportunities,
• career and workplace guidance from CSLEA attorneys
• ratification votes on contracts,
• input on negotiations,
• knowing they are doing their part to strengthen the working class, and to protect pensions and benefits,
• plus, any new to Unit 7 CSLEA member has access to a $50,000 Guarantee Issue Voluntary Term Life Insurance plan. The premium is based strictly on age. By applying within 90 days of their hire date in a Unit 7 position, they may enroll up to a $50,000 Voluntary Term Life Insurance (Spouse may enroll up to $25,000 and dependent children $10,000), with no Evidence of Insurability required (medical history questionnaire not required nor is a lab analysis required).

How sponsorship works

How simple is it for you to earn $100.00 for each non-member you encourage to sign up?

1. Direct them to CSLEA’s membership application: JOIN CSLEA
2. Instruct them to put YOUR name as their SPONSOR on the membership application
3. CSLEA does the rest, by sending you a “thank you” check for $100 for each non-member who joined CSLEA thanks to your encouragement!*

Any CSLEA member can be a sponsor, including CSLEA board members, affiliate directors and site representatives.  Questions about membership, dues, benefits & services, or our sponsorship program? Contact CSLEA Membership Coordinator Rainie Brazil at RBrazil@CSLEA.com.

*Sponsors of Seasonal Lifeguard employees are eligible for $50.00 per sign up.