by NYSPFFA | Dec 14, 2016 | nyspffa_news
During the 80's and 90's hair follicle drug testing was the new employer rage, because it captured marijuana long after used and it was supposedly more reliable than urine testing. It turns out that it is not reliable, and probably hundred if not thousands of workers...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 14, 2016 | archives
There will be a 5th District meeting December 15th, 10AM 2016 at Rockwell's Restaurant, 105 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY 10803
by NYSPFFA | Dec 13, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Watch the below FireFighter Tribute video provided by Local 32- Utica FireFighter Tribute from Local 32 - Utica
by NYSPFFA | Dec 13, 2016 | nyspffa_news
City of Batavia - Local 896 is looking for information from departments that run their own CME program. Anyone with information can contact Adam Palumbo, President Local 896 at iaff896@gmail.com or 585-520-5586
by NYSPFFA | Dec 8, 2016 | nyspffa_news
NYSPFFA has partnered with United Concierge Medicine to provide you affordable, quality healthcare services 24/7/365. These services can save you and your family valuable time and money by avoiding unnecessary trips to the doctors office, urgent care and ER. You and...
by NYSPFFA | Dec 1, 2016 | nyspffa_news
New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association (NYSPFFA) leaders and members of several Capital Region locals today joined the picket line at Momentive Performance Materials in support of 700 members of IUE-CWA Local 81359. Read more here.
by NYSPFFA | Dec 1, 2016 | nyspffa_news, Uncategorized
Our District has approached us about establishing a minimum staffing clause and the need to negotiate it and make it a memo of agreement in advance of the next contract. If any locals have a minimum staffing clause and could send that to us it would be very helpful....
by NYSPFFA | Nov 30, 2016 | archives
Replacement workers put community at risk. State and local union leaders affiliated with the New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association (NYSPFFA) will join the picket line at Momentive Performance Materials in Waterford in support of 700 members of IUE-CWA...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 29, 2016 | News Releases, nyspffa_news
Last night just before midnight Governor Cuomo vetoed both bills pushed by the NYSPFFA. Thank you to everyone for your active participation and letters of support for these bills. The vetoes did not occur from a lack of effort on our part. View the veto messages...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 23, 2016 | archives
The New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
by NYSPFFA | Nov 23, 2016 | archives
We are planning to hold a massive rally on Thursday, December 1st to show support for our brothers & sisters at Momentive Performance Materials in Waterford, NY. The purpose of this rally is to provide morale and financial support as their fight continues through...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 21, 2016 | archives
This legislation authorizes participating employers in the New York state and local police and fire retirement system to offer 20-year, non-contributory retirement plans has been delivered to the Governor. We encourage our membership to write the Governor’s Counsel to...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 21, 2016 | nyspffa_news
NYSPFFA’s Legislative Proposal to extend the time to file for a cancer presumption disability has been delivered to Governor Cuomo. We ask that letters of support be sent to the Governor’s Counsel, Alphonso David. Please download the sample letter of support here. We...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 19, 2016 | nyspffa_news
In Niagara Falls we are currently in negotiations for health care and are looking for some basic information. We would like a brief summary of locals health care plans and what contributions they make. Please forward any responses to VP Bernie Lucantonio at:...
by NYSPFFA | Nov 11, 2016 | archives
There will be a 4th District meeting December 7th, 2016 at Bernie Murray's, 500 S. Main Street, Elmira, NY 14904