by NYSPFFA | Dec 23, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Dear Brothers and Sisters- On behalf of your NYSPFFA Leadership team, I want to take a moment to share a few thoughts about the holiday season. First and foremost, we know this time of year can be especially challenging for firefighters. Bad weather often makes...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 22, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Brothers and Sisters, On behalf of the NYSPFFA Executive Board, I offer the following update and end of year report. As we look back at 2017, we have made several changes, including the format of our State Conventions, and the change to a biennial convention, cutting...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 19, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: The Yonkers 2% Bill was signed into law, Chapter 499. This bill ensures that members in Local 628 will receive uninterrupted distribution of foreign fire insurance funds. This is the beginning of our efforts to straighten out 2 % issues....
by NYSPFFA | Dec 7, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Brothers & Sisters, Our Last bill of this years' session, the Yonkers 2% Correction bill, was sent to the Governor for his consideration yesterday. This bill is not only very important for our Brothers & Sisters in Yonkers, but will affect locals across our...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 7, 2017 | membersonly
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Please take a brief moment to download this letter asking Governor Cuomo to sign S.6670/A.8314 - also known as the Yonkers 2 Percent Legislation. This bill ensures that your fellow members in Local 628 will receive uninterrupted distribution...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
What: 5th District Meeting When: Monday, 12/11 @ 10am; optional union education session @ 9am, topic TBD Where: Rockwells, 105 Wolfs Ln, Pelham, NY 10803 (map) Who: Pelham and Pelham Manor are hosting PARKING: Driving past Rockwell's on your right you will make a...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
The 3rd district will be holding a meeting on 1/11/2018 at 10:00AM and the Albany Union Hall, 39 Quail Street, Albany, NY
by NYSPFFA | Nov 30, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Dear Brothers and Sisters, As last night’s deadline for action by the Governor approached, I was advised Governor Andrew Cuomo would be signing into LAW legislation (Senate Bill No. 4622) extending protections for career fire fighters suffering job related cancers due...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 30, 2017 | nyspffa_news
On behalf of more than 18,000 career fire fighters across New York State, and their families we appreciate Governor Andrew Cuomo’s support and recognition of the inherent risks and dangers faced by our members by signing into law Senate Bill No. 4622 (Assembly Bill...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 22, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Brothers and Sisters: We are asking for your help to properly and effectively tell our story and increase public awareness on behavioral health issues in the fire service by completing this confidential survey. The survey is part of a special project we're working on...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 21, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Thank you to everyone for the outpouring of support. At this time all members involved but one are home from the hospital. The one firefighter is being held overnight for observation. All are doing well. If we need anything going forward we will reach out. Thank...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 20, 2017 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Governor Cuomo has signed S.2911-A (Croci)/A.3198-A (Paulin) which provide New York State public officers or state employees that have military combat experience an additional eight days of paid leave per year for healthcare related...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 17, 2017 | archives
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Our Independent Hearing Officer Bill and Cancer Extension Bill has been delivered to the Governor for his action. He has until 11/29 to act. Please visit the members only section of the website to download, customize and send the following...
