ENGINE 273/ LADDER 129 ORDEAL COMES TO AN END
On Tuesday, February 15", the UFA signed a settlement agreement which officially brought closure to this transfer arbitration. This "non-decision" was mediated by A] Viani, with helpful input by Labor Commissioner Jim Hanley While not considered a total win, most important points were dealt with in a satisfactory manner and no precedent was created. This dispute can not be referenced as evidence in any future legal or administrative action
The truck delegate is being returned to Ladder 129. The fourteen lifted members will have CD-30's filled out for the company they are assigned to, which will be processed in the normal manner to eliminate any detnimental paper trail. The two rotating firefighters who were abruptly sent back to 273/ 121) will be returned to complete their rotation experiance ence as soon as possible. Five members have been g iven the opportunity to file another CD-30, where upon they will get one of three choices requested (from an operational list of units s with roster openings). The eleven members that were detailed in, to backfill the vacancies, wIII be sent back to their original assignments on a seniority basis as soon a replacement bodies transfer in
Back To Top **SPECIAL TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY - BUSY HOUSE**
The UFA supports this firehouse and at this time petitions the membership with a request for volunteers to transfer to the Flushing firehouse. Our ban on volunteers has been lifted Anv member wishing to transfer to Engine 273 (an A company) or Ladder 129 (a B company) to perform some WORK and be In a great l location/firehouse rehouse - submit a transfer paper now. Your request will be honored in a timely, fashion without waiting for official transfer dates As you take advantage of this great opportunity, our lifted brothers can be rightfully returned to their assigned companies. Thanks for your support
**SENIOR CHAUFFEURS NEEDE**
We would like to extend a special thanks to all the fire officers and firefighters who participated on behalf of the union cause. This was not an easy time for anyone, but through patience and cooperation a satisfactory conclusion to this arbitration was made possible. The Joint cooperation of the UFOA executive board, especially President Pete Gorman, was extraordinary and beyond the call of duty. Working together with the UFOA showed that combined parties, even amidst such delicate inter-union problems as in this case, must be the way of the future In unity there is strength. Back To Top CONFUSION OVER TWO IN/TWO OUT OSHA STANDARD
The Department has made an attempt at complying with the OSHA Two In/Two Out regulations with the recently issued AUC 329. This in no way, shape or form complies with the law- It was drafted back in November and sent to both unions for review and comment. The following excerpt is from a joint UFA/UFOA letterhead response to the FDNY, dated 11/ 18/99;
Last June 14th, we sent you a letter outlining some clear violations to the " 2 in 2 out " regulations. We never received any response to our letter. Again we quote OSHA regulation 129 CFR 1910.134], WHICH STATES "Fire Departments must develop and implement standard operating procedures addressing fire ground operations and 2 in 2 out" procedures to demonstrate compliance. Fire Department training programs must ensure that the firefighters understand and implement appropriate "2 in 2 out " procedures. A UC 329 clearly contradicts most if not all written Department policy, and does not properly, address the issue of "2 in 2 out.
Signed Kevin Gallagher, UFA President and Peter Gorman, I UFOA President
On December 21,1999, Chief Nigro responded to our letter stating that the department believed they were in compliance and would begin reviewing procedure manuals to reinforce policy beginning on January 3, 2000. Both unions have filed formal complaints with the Department of Labor. Back To Top ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE ON STATEN ISLAND
This year, the St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Sunday, March 5, and It departs promptly at 12:00 noon. Assembly to be at Hart Blvd and Forest Ave, Staten Island.
BOWL-A-THON FUNDRAISER ON STATEN ISLAND
Richmond County Banker's Association is sponsoring a Bowl-A-Thon to raise donations for the Widows & Orphans funds of the NYPD and FDNY. All members are welcome on Sunday, March 19, at Country Lanes- First roll at 12:00 noon. If you or your firehouse group are interested, please contact Carol Rooney at the S.I. Savings Bank -(718) 556-6283
LIEUTENANTS ELIGIBLES EXAM 6516
Eligible associations have represented members on promotional lists for every promotional exam. The basic purpose of the association is to watch out for your interests. All members of the eligibles will be informed about future promotions, efforts to create new lieutenants positions, and legal updates. At this time we are being called out to assist political campaigns of those candidates who are sympathetic to our needs. All members were promoted off the 92 lieutenant's exam due to this! The eligibles are making a commitment to get all members promoted. Please join today. For more information contact Bob Clarke L- 116 (718)476-6267 , Ray Lambdin L-129 (718)476-62731- Ted Depasquale E-230 (718)965-8230, or send a$ 100.00 check or money order with your name, address, company 4 and list 4 to: Lt's Eligibles Exam 6516, 272 Jericho Tpke, Suite 136, Mineola, NY 11501.
Back To Top Fraternally, WILLIAM F. MIRRO
Recording Secretary, KEVIN E. GALLAGHER
President
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