by NYSPFFA | Jul 7, 2018 | nyspffa_news
Brothers and Sisters, Requesting any and all members possible to attend rally at the City of Newburgh Council Meeting, Monday, July 9th at 7:00pm at the City Activity Center, 401 Washington Street, Newburgh, NY. If you can attend please arrive at 6:30. The city...
by NYSPFFA | Jul 6, 2018 | nyspffa_news
Brothers and Sisters, There have been many questions regarding the Janus case and how it will affect us, so the following is an update of where we stand today. Working with our IAFF DVP, Jim Slevin and IAFF legal, and with our state AFL-CIO, we have interpreted the...
by NYSPFFA | Jul 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
The NYSPFFA Annual Health and Safety conference is being planned for 9/18 thru 9/20. The conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza in Syracuse. Any input for topics and speakers is needed NOW as Ron Kressman is in process of making arrangements for the same. ...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 29, 2018 | nyspffa_news
Janus Resource Guide for IAFF Affiliates. Need to be logged into the IAFF website to use this link. IAFF Janus Resource Guide
by NYSPFFA | Jun 27, 2018 | nyspffa_news
We regret to inform you of the passing of George Stewart, Sr, retired member of Local 916 and father of former 5th District Vice President and Local 916 member Shawn Stewart. Funeral services will be held on Thursday 6/28 in Bronxville, NY. Further details below....
by NYSPFFA | Jun 27, 2018 | nyspffa_news
Protections from the Janus Decision The budget agreement addresses and codifies several important issues to protect a public employee’s right to join a union and union member rights in the public sector once they have joined a union. · Requires public...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 27, 2018 | membersonly
At 10 a.m. this morning, the U.S. Supreme Court issued the long awaited decision on the Janus case. And, as we anticipated with the addition of Justice Neil Gorsuch, the Court issued a 5-4 decision opening the door to free-riders to benefit at the expense of the union...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 27, 2018 | nyspffa_news
The following statement is attributable to Sam Fresina, President of the New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association “At 10 a.m. this morning, the U.S. Supreme Court issued the long awaited decision on the Janus case. And, as we anticipated with the...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 26, 2018 | nyspffa_news
Day 2 of IAFF PEP conference continues with presentations from IAFF VP James Slevin and IAFF Secretary/Treasurer Edzo Kelly. Classes begin with separate educational tracks teaching IAFF members on various important topics.
by NYSPFFA | Jun 25, 2018 | nyspffa_news
Dear Affiliate Leader, I hope you will be joining me at the inaugural IAFF 1st District Partnership Education Program (PEP). In addition to PEP we will be holding a district caucus starting at 9:30 am tomorrow. For those in attendance there will be networking...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 25, 2018 | nyspffa_news
Inaugural IAFF 1st District PEP conference begins today with NYSPFFA meeting in White Plains, NY. Members from across NYS gather to here presentations from State Politicians, NYSPFFA and IAFF leaders to name a few. Scholarship award presentations were made by the...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
2018 Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial #FallenFireFighter18 September 15, 2018 Colorado Springs, Colorado The 32nd IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 15 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. At this year’s memorial service, the IAFF will...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Please refer to the Convention Call for complete, detailed information. CREDENTIALS: On April 5, 2018, an email message was sent to all affiliate presidents, secretaries and secretary‐treasurers announcing that the online credential and registration process is open...
