by NYSPFFA | Feb 11, 2020 | nyspffa_calendar, nyspffa_news
Hello All, Gates Local 3792 will be hosting a District Meeting March 19th. Meeting will start promptly at 1000. Cost will be $25pp. please RSVP to me or Mbates@gatesfd.org. Hope to see see you. Brook- Lea Country Club 891 Pixley Road Gates New York 14624 Madison...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 31, 2020 | nyspffa_calendar, nyspffa_news
NYSPFFA Labor Conference The NYSPFFA annual Labor Conference will be held on Monday February 24th to Wednesday February 26th , 2020 at the Holiday Inn, Binghamton. We have already started to put the agenda together along with presenters. Registration for the...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 30, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Brothers & Sisters, As part of our on going relationship with the NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs Association, we are happy to announce the 2020 Ted Green Memorial Scholarships. This year we have 8 scholarships statewide for $3,000 each. The winners will be announced at...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 29, 2020 | IAFF News, nyspffa_news
The FY 2019 Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grant application period is February 3-March 13, 2020. AFG grants provide fire departments with funding for critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources needed to protect...
by NYSPFFA | Jan 17, 2020 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: We've posted our 2020 Legislative Agenda for your review. Please bookmark the Legislative Updates page and check back often through this year's session.
by NYSPFFA | Jan 2, 2020 | nyspffa_news
On January 1, 2020, Gov. Cuomo signed into law Chapter 751 of 2019 (S.6367 Gounardes/A.7920-C Abbate – Relates to a special retirement plan for certain members of the New York state and local police and fire retirement system). The new law amends Chapter 504 of the...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 17, 2019 | nyspffa_news
On December 16, 2019, Gov. Cuomo signed into law Chapter 678 of 2019 (S.6524 Gounardes/A.8341 Abbate – Relates to the minimum qualifications to serve as a fire chief in any fire department, fire district or fire protection district that employs six or more paid...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 15, 2019 | nyspffa_news
We are saddened to pass along notification of the death of retired North Tonawanda Firefighter John "Jack" O'Rourke. Firefighter O'Rourke was hired August 16, 1968. He worked various stations over the years including Engine 7/Dispatch, Engine 4 and Rescue 1, but is...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 5, 2019 | nyspffa_news
Dear Affiliate Leader, Per the IAFF Constitution & By-Laws, all affiliates are provided with $5,000 in Labor Organization Bond (LOB) coverage. It is recommended for all affiliates, and required for some, to carry at least 10 percent of their total assets in LOB...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 16, 2019 | nyspffa_news
Jason Menard Local Number: L1009 City, State: Worcester, MA Date of Death: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Funeral Date: Monday, November 18, 2019 11:00 AM It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Lieutenant Jason Menard, IAFF District 3...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 14, 2019 | nyspffa_news
Another post Janus Case - US District Court Judge from Illinois recently rules Union must represent free riders. See attached links. Art Illin pub sctr union must represent non dues payer Illinois Public union must still represent non dues payers ...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 14, 2019 | archives
The 2nd district will be having a district meeting, December 17th, 10AM at the Marble Hill Inn, 4482 Marble Road, Oneida, NY 13421
by NYSPFFA | Nov 10, 2019 | archives
Saves the Dates: upcoming district meetings 12/11 - 4th District Meeting - Elmira 12/12 - 5th District Meeting - East Chester Fire House, 20 Midland Ave, Bronxville, NY 12/18 - 3rd District Meeting - Troy Union Hall, 282 5th Avenue, Troy, NY Other details will be...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 10, 2019 | nyspffa_news
The United States Court of Appeals recently upholds lower courts decision that Mark Janus is not allowed reimbursement of dues. See attached decision. Janus did not get his dues payments back
