by NYSPFFA | Jul 21, 2016 | nyspffa_news
The following article was originally published on Politico By Addy Baird Public employees in New York can now take paid leave time for prostate screenings after a Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law Thursday providing for the excused time. The bill expands...
by NYSPFFA | Jul 8, 2016 | nyspffa_news
The following statement is attributable to NYSPFFA President-Elect Sam Fresina: "We stand in solidarity with the Dallas Police and mourn the five officers who lost their lives in this horrific tragedy. Our hearts go out to the families of the fallen as well as the...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 30, 2016 | nyspffa_news
For Immediate Release: June 29, 2016 Contact: Paul Larrabee 518.689.7246 plarrabee@corningplace.com Members of the New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association (NYSPFFA) have elected former Albany firefighter Sam Fresina as president of the 18,000-member...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 29, 2016 | nyspffa_news
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday denied a petition to rehear a case in which they deadlocked on a challenge to mandatory union fees. The case stemmed from Rebecca Friedrichs, a California teacher in Orange County, who said she had resigned from the union but was...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Please view the arbitration award regarding retiree healthcare in Syracuse in the Members Only section of our website. Thank you.
by NYSPFFA | Jun 20, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Attention NYSPFFA Members: Please be advised the Legislature is nearing the end of the 2016 session. It is unclear when they will officially conclude the session. We will post a final legislative agenda at that time. In the meantime, please see the updated legislative...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 7, 2016 | nyspffa_news
A vote to reinstate paid firefighters was tabled by the Port Chester Village Board after union members protested over the layoffs of 8 firefighters ahead of a board room meeting. Read more here.
by NYSPFFA | Jun 7, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Port Chester village trustees postponed a vote Monday night over whether to reinstate the eight paid firefighters whose positions were eliminated to save money. Read more here.
by NYSPFFA | Jun 6, 2016 | nyspffa_news
If you or someone you know may be interested in advertising in this year's Convention Program, download the ad book order form. Please email RJMBFD@AOL.COM or call (607) 760-5838 with any questions.
by NYSPFFA | Jun 6, 2016 | nyspffa_news
PORT CHESTER - Whether the public gets to vote on the abolishment of the paid fire department will likely be decided in the courts. Eight career firefighters who lost their jobs in May handed the village clerk a 485-page petition with 4,354 signatures on Wednesday,...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 3, 2016 | nyspffa_news
On July 5, 2016, the Cortland Paid Fire Fighters Association - Local 2737 - will host its 31st Annual Captain and Crew golf tournament. Please download this flyer for more information and complete the registration form if you're interested in participating in the...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 3, 2016 | nyspffa_news
PORT CHESTER - The eight career firefighters who lost their jobs when the village shifted to an all-volunteer fire department handed the village clerk an inches-thick petition to force a referendum on the abolishment of the paid fire department. Read more...
by NYSPFFA | Jun 1, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Brothers and Sisters- We're proud to report that Governor Cuomo signed the Military Buyback Bill into law last night. NYSPFFA and many other labor and veterans organizations fought extremely hard over the last several years to make this bill a reality. This is a...
by NYSPFFA | May 27, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Brothers & Sisters, Our Brothers and Sisters in Port Chester must now turn in 3,000 signatures by this Wednesday to help save their jobs, and your help is critical! An all out push for residents' signatures will take place Today from 5-8pm, Saturday and Sunday from...
by NYSPFFA | May 23, 2016 | nyspffa_news
Brothers and Sisters- Binghamton Local 729 is honored to host this year's NYSPFFA convention this June. We have a limited number of convention shirts available. The shirt is made in the USA and cost is $20.00. The shirt may be a shade lighter or darker grey. Please...
