by NYSPFFA | May 5, 2016 | nyspffa_news
A message from NYSPFFA to members: it is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our brother and dear friend, Dennis Sweeney. Brother Sweeney passed this morning in his home with his family at his side. Brother Sweeney spent his life working with and...
by NYSPFFA | May 3, 2016 | nyspffa_news
The following statement is attributable to the NYSPFFA Executive Board: "The NYSPFFA is outraged by the callous treatment of the Port Chester firefighters by the village board. We will use every resource at our disposal to protect our brothers and their families and...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 29, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Members from Local 1588 in Garden City have been engaged in a petition drive to avert the elimination of two positions. Read more about this effort here.
by NYSPFFA | Apr 28, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Late last month, public-sector unions across the country breathed a collective sigh of relief. The U.S. Supreme Court, in the absence of recently deceased Justice Antonin Scalia, deadlocked 4-4 on a case that had posed a significant threat to organized labor. In the...
by NYSPFFA | Apr 14, 2016 | nyspffa_news
EVENT DETAILS April 25 Albany Union Hall 39 Quail Street Albany, NY Starts at 9:00am SPEAKERS/AGENDA John Salka: Retired Battalion Chief, FDNY Topic: Firefighter Survival Matt Stefanacci: Firefighter/Paramedic, Saratoga Springs Fire Department Topic: Solar Power This...
by NYSPFFA | Mar 29, 2016 | membersonly, nyspffa_news
The following update was provided to NYSPFFA by John Black, Chairman of Hinman Straub's Labor Department. Public-sector unions in California can still require public workers to pay union fees following a 4-4 U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Tuesday that by default affirms...
