TENTATIVE WAGE PACKAGE SETTLEMENT - PART I
UNIT BARGAINING TO BEGIN IMMEDIATELY - PART II
On Thursday night, July 26th, the 13 union Uniformed Forces Coalition agreed to a tentative wage package - bargaining agreement. This is the major portion of a soon to be complete contract proposal. We will immediately begin our unit bargaining with the FDNY and Labor Relations offices. The UFA will be demanding productivity compensation for the expanded CFR-D program. The breakdown of how the 1.5% discretionary funding will be spent should be disseminated shortly. All this will be discussed with the Battalion Advisory Committee as soon as completed. Then our lengthy voting procedure can begin. There will be full details, when available, mailed to all units and members’ homes. A general union meeting will be held to fully explain and discuss the finished product. A special contract issue FireLines will be mailed to all homes next week
Don’t start, or listen to, rumors. Don’t believe any of the absurd lies on unsigned flyers. Unsigned flyers should always be discarded. We will fully explain this very complicated agreement and complex PERB process. There are a few facts that you must fully understand to make an educated decision. You will then see that options are limited.
Basic details as follows:
Existing UFA contract expired 5/31/00. Tentative Agreement of 30 months, term being 6/1/00 through 11/30/02.
6/1/00 = base wage increase of 5%.
6/1/01 = base wage increase of 5% compounded.
Compound raise to go into effect upon ratification = 10.25%.
Retroactive monies for 16/17 months paid in cash (not annuity).
9/1/02 = 1.5% in fringe benefits (to be determined by the UFA shortly).
11/30/02 = $200 (.60%) welfare increase in active and retired SBF.
Date of ratification = ITHP 2 1/2% set into motion; reduction of payroll pension deduction and retroactive lump sums into pension account.
Please discuss with each other the idea of extending one additional (31st) month at the premium value of .41%, payable on the first day of that month. This is calculated on a 4.92% annualized rate and can be spent on benefits other than base wage (i.e.: an extra $380 per year in annuity). Keep an open mind and offer your feedback to your company and battalion delegates. Think of the economic outlook at what % might be available after next year. LABOR DAY PARADE 2001
OUR UNION will be participating in the Labor Day Parade on September 8th, 2001. We the board would like your support in making this a great event. So it’s time to turn out and make a showing for our second Labor Day Parade, a new tradition. It’s time to join forces with all the other Unions and March up Fifth Avenue letting the City know we are a part of labor. We will be marching from West 45th Street and the East side of Fifth Avenue at 11:30. Just wear your company shirt to the parade. This is what being a Union is all about so join us for our Labor Day parade that will not be forgotten. Let’s see five members from each house attend the parade. Delegates it’s time to get the brothers in the house involved let’s show that all the unions in this City are together and fighting for the same thing. Back To Top THE 10TH ANNUAL LT. WILLIAMS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
McIlhenny Company, maker of Tabasco brand products, is looking for hot recipes from firefighters nationwide that include one of the Tabasco brand Pepper Sauces. Ten national finalists will attend a cook-off at Peter Kump’s New York Cooking School. Three winners will be chosen. Grand prize is $10,000, second prize is $5,000 and third prize is $2,000, each to be divided equally between the firefighter and their firehouse. Entries must be postmarked by September 1, 2001. For contest rules and entry form, log onto www.tabasco.com/html/cook_ladder.html or send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Tabasco Cook & Ladder Competition; c/o Hunter Public Relations; 41 Madison Avenue; New York, NY 10010. Back To Top RONZONI SEARCHES FOR BEST PASTA RECIPES
Ronzoni Pasta is looking for the best pasta recipes from New York City Firefighters. Three winners will be chosen and have their recipes served at the New York City Marathon pasta feast on the eve of the race. Recipes will be judged on originality, creativity, outstanding taste, appearance, and a sensible nutritional profile. A combined $10,000 donation will be made to the Widows’ & Children’s Fund and the Burn Center Foundation. Each winner will receive a NYC Marathon gift bag, a one-year supply of Ronzoni for their firehouse and other prizes. Mail entries to: Ronzoni Firefighters’ Pasta Recipe Contest; c/o New World Pasta Company; 85 Shannon Road; Harrisburg, PA 17112; via fax 717-526-2469 or via Internet at www.ronzoni.com. Entries must be postmarked by August 31, 2001.
Back To Top McILHENNY COMPANY SEARCHES FOR HOT RECIPES
McIlhenny Company, maker of Tabasco brand products, is looking for hot recipes from firefighters nationwide that include one of the Tabasco brand Pepper Sauces. Ten national finalists will attend a cook-off at Peter Kump’s New York Cooking School. Three winners will be chosen. Grand prize is $10,000, second prize is $5,000 and third prize is $2,000, each to be divided equally between the firefighter and their firehouse. Entries must be postmarked by September 1, 2001. For contest rules and entry form, log onto www.tabasco.com/html/cook_ladder.html or send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Tabasco C Back To Top PENSION DEDUCTIONS
Members appointed on or after July 1, 1981, belong to the Improved Benefits Plan. As such, pension contributions will continue beyond the members 20th anniversary unless the Pension Bureau is notified in writing that the member requests the contributions to stop. Additional voluntary contributions will be credited towards deficits created by loans or previous requests to stop contributing into the pension. Only written inquiries or requests will be answered or processed. Back To Top
Fraternally, WILLIAM F. MIRRO
Recording Secretary, KEVIN E. GALLAGHER
President
 |
