Classified are the Beat of #LMSVHeart
Welcome to La Mesa-Spring Valley Chapter 419! We are trusted by our students and community to make a difference and improve the lives of our classified members, students, and LMSV community by being inclusive and united, standing in solidarity together.
As a classified professional, knowing your rights and standing together with your fellow classified staff across LMSV and more than 200,000 CSEA members throughout California are the pathway to success and a fulfilling life for yourself and your family. Join us as we work together with love to help our LMSV students thrive.
Have a concern about your job? Does something not feel right at work? Request help from your fellow CSEA coworkers who are stewards. (All requests are confidential.)
Highlights & Information
Chapter meetings are the heart of our union's democracy here in LMSV. Attend the next one and bring a coworker with you!
Read Your Contract - Know Your Rights!
Looking for your contract? Did you know that there are LMSV Merit Rules? There are so many laws, policies, and rules that apply to our work - and as a classified professional represented by CSEA, you have numerous rights to make your work environment safer and help your family thrive. Find out about your rights, policies, and so much more, here!
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Who We Are
La Mesa-Spring Valley Chapter 419 encompasses all LMSV classified professionals, representing more than 900 staff including student support roles as paraprofessionals, custodians, campus attendants, maintenance, grounds, technology, transportation, office and administrative, cafeteria / child nutrition, ESS (before / after school care), and so many others.
Union Policies & Governance: The Members' Rules
CSEA is a democratically governed union from the state level to the local Chapter level, with every union policy always approved (and often written) by members like you. In addition, all Chapter Executive Board offices are elected by the members, our Area K Director is elected by the members of San Diego and Imperial Counties, and we elect Chapter delegates to elect our state leadership.
Field Office
(CSEA paid staff working with our Chapter)
San Diego Field Office (SDFO)
Our Mission
To improve the lives of our members, students, and community.
Our Core Values
Empowerment
Inclusivity
Respect
Transparency
Innovation
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Announcements
View AllMiguel Arellano Appointed Legislative Committee Area K Representative
Congratulations to Miguel Arellano, member of San Diego Paraeducators Chapter 759, who was appointed to CSEA's Legislative Committee on Friday, March 6, 2025.CSEA Endorses Troy Johnson for CalPERS 2025
The CSEA Board of Directors unanimously endorsed Area K Director Troy Johnson for the CalPERS Board Election in 2025.- December 13, 2024|La Mesa-Spring Valley Chapter 419
Chapter 419 Constitution Updated (December 11, 2024)
The newly revised Chapter Constitution, our Chapter's governing document, was approved by CSEA on December 11, 2024. - December 09, 2024|La Mesa-Spring Valley Chapter 419
Chapter President Ahmad Swinton Featured on LMSV Podcast
Our Chapter President, Ahmad Swinton, was recently featured on LMSV's podcast talking about how negotiations work!
Featured Benefits
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