by NYSPFFA | Jun 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Brothers and Sisters, Your IAFF 1st District Conference is rapidly approaching. As you recall our delegates voted to hold this event bi-annually alternating with the state convention (resolution #1-2017). Our goal is to provide a quality program during the...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 14, 2018 | nyspffa_news
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our Combination Chiefs Training Bill has just passed the Assembly. We will continue to work on getting it through the Senate. As always, we will continue to update our legislative matrix as changes occur. Fraternally, Sam Fresina ...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 13, 2018 | nyspffa_news
The NYSPFFA with the assistance of the IAFF created a power point presentation that explains all the benefits and resources available from the IAFF, NYSPFFA and from the Local Associations. This power point can be customized. This is another tool in preparing for...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 12, 2018 | nyspffa_news
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon issue its opinion in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, deciding whether the collection of agency or fair-share fees from non-union members is unconstitutional and invalid in public-sector employment. The decision is expected by the end of...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 12, 2018 | nyspffa_news
The bill we requested you to act on several days ago, sponsored by Weinstein in the Assembly, A10832 and Young in the Senate, S8871 passed the Assembly last night. It authorizes the ability for the comptrollers office to make an appropriation from the Retirement...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 12, 2018 | nyspffa_news
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I regret to inform everyone that the legal seminar scheduled this Thursday, June 14th at 9 AM In Binghamton is cancelled. Unfortunately we did not have enough people sign up to hold the class. I do not know if it will be rescheduled due to...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 12, 2018 | nyspffa_news
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon issue its opinion in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, deciding whether the collection of agency or fair-share fees from non-union members is unconstitutional and invalid in public-sector employment. The decision is expected by the end of...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 8, 2018 | nyspffa_news
Brothers and Sisters, Below is a link to a document for your review with some recently introduced bills that are of interest to us. One bill in particular we would like to act on is a bill sponsored by Weinstein in the Assembly, A10832 and Young in the Senate,...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 6, 2018 | nyspffa_news
In the very near future, the U.S. Supreme Court will make a decision on Janus v. AFSCME Council 31. Like you, we are waiting on the decision and the exact effect it will have on our union. No matter the outcome, every IAFF affiliate, regardless of the state it is in,...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 6, 2018 | nyspffa_news
Syracuse Firefighters Local 280 will be hosting the annual Annual Clam Bake - June 21st 2018. All association members are welcome to attend. See the below link for all the information. Hope to see you there! Invitation to Local 280 Clam Bake...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 6, 2018 | nyspffa_news
Rochester Firefighters Local 1071 will be hosting their Annual Charity Golf Tournament - July 30th, 2018. See below flyer for all the information. Hope to see you there!
by NYSPFFA | Jun 6, 2018 | nyspffa_news
Below are registration and sponsorship forms for Cortland Professional Firefighters Association annual golf tournament. Hope to see you there! 2018 Golf Tournament Golf Sponsorship
by NYSPFFA | May 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
I am pleased to announce that we have set up a one day Union/Labor Law seminar with Lee Adler from Cornell. As some of you know, Lee started the Legal conferences in Cornell well over 15 years ago. Lee has graciously reserved a day to resurrect his popular conference...
by NYSPFFA | May 30, 2018 | nyspffa_news
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: JULY 1, 2018 The IAFF is now accepting applications for the 2019 Harvard Trade Union Program. Three scholarships will be awarded to IAFF members to attend the six-week program scheduled for January 7-February 15, 2019. The deadline for...
