Disaster Sandy Relief Additional Information

Disaster Sandy Relief Additional Information Anyone looking to come to help physically, should register at www.friendsoffirefighters.org.  If you are looking to donate NEEDED materials, please contact Meagan at 718-643-0980.  This organization has been around since...

Mar. 4-6, 2013: Cornell Labor Seminar

Locals will be allowed a maximum of three (3) people for the program. If there are vacancies after the cut-off date, they will be filled on a first come first serve basis.  Session will start at 1 p.m. on Monday and conclude at approximately 1 p.m. on Wednesday. ...

The Siren – Issue #3

Table of Contents Governor Signs Ambulance Bill NYSPFFA Launches New Web Site Court Sets High Bar for Success in Disability Benefits Appeal Comptroller Releases Annual State Spending and Revenue Report Coalition of Mayors Want to Water Down Binding Arbitration...

IAFF Announces Fire Prevention Week – October 7-13

The IAFF is encouraging affiliates to participate in the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Fire Prevention week October 7-13 by reviewing their own safety policies and getting important messages out to the public. This year’s theme is “Have 2 Ways Out!”...

Local Focus: Yonkers Fire Fighters Local 628

Since July 1, 2009, members of the Yonkers Fire Department (NYSPFFA Local 628) have worked without a contract – a result of a difference of opinion related to a section of the old bargaining agreement. However, a recent court decision in a nearly identical contract...