Union Issues, Events & Benefits
- SALVAGE OPERATIONS TO BE PERFORMED BY LADDERS ONLY
- 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION FUND
- INAUGURAL RUNNING OF SCOTT'S RACE THIS SUNDAY
- FUNDRAISER FOR FALLEN BROTHERS - CAVALIERI, BOHAN, BOPP
- POST TAX ANNUITY CONTRIBUTIONS REMINDER
- ANOTHER SBF DENTAL PLAN ENHANCEMENT EFFECTIVE 5/1/99
- FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR - JOB OPENING
- GAELIC FOOTBALL TEAM TRAVELS TO SAN FRANCISCOYOU CAN JOIN THEM!
- JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR RETIRED FIREFIGHTERS
- JOB OPENINGS - LIGHT MECHANICAL WORK
SALVAGE OPERATIONS TO BE PERFORMED BY LADDERS ONLY
The original salvage operations AUC 296 stated that ladders, engines, or any unit at the scene could be utilized for salvage work. Our UFA 1991-1994 contract then specified, after negotiating this issue, that Ladder companies would perform this work. AUC 296R was issued on July 20, 1994 deleting the old wording of 'engines' or 'any unit' and now completed and solely specified Ladder companies to perform salvage duties. There is no option in the circular for a chief officer to utilize an engine company. Any engine company ordered to perform salvage duties should bring this to the attention of the officer in command and inform him/her of the contractual violation. Notify the UFA immediately so we can correct the officer and/or file a grievance against him. We will not tolerate any abuse of this program.
457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION FUND
Equity Index Fund Restructured. After being advised by both its consultant and auditor that the assets held by Vanguard in the S&P 500 Index Fund had grown too large for a single company to hold, the Deferred Compensation Board made a decision to diversify the dollars in this investment option among three companies, and blend those three together to form a single fund, which will be reported through a consolidated daily unit value.
Participants will be automatically transferred from the single fund to the blended fund on June 9, 1999. Participants will not need to take any action to affect this transfer. There will be description sheet explaining the new blended fund available to participants. This will take the place of the current prospectus describing the Index Fund. The description sheet will be available to participants through the Plan's administrative office.
The three underlying fund managers were selected by the Deferred Compensation Board through a competitive bidding process, which chose the fund managers with the best combination of investment performance over time, overall length of experience replicating the S&P 500, and expense ratio. The funds selected were: Vanguard Institutional Index Fund (Institutional Plus shares), Barclay's Global Investors Equity Index Fund E, State Street Global Adviosrs S&P 500 Flagship Fund Series A.
For more information regarding this change, please refer to your 3/31/99 Deferred Compensation Plan newsletter.
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INAUGURAL RUNNING OF SCOTT'S RACE - THIS SUNDAY
On Sunday, April 25th, Clove Lakes Park in Staten Island will host the inaugural Scott's Race at 10:00 a.m. in memory of Captain Scott LaPiedra. It is a 5-K run and 1/4 mile kids run (free to all children under 12). The Fun Run starts at 11:00 a.m., with medals for ALL kids. Post race party and barbeque. Race (3.1 miles) starts at Clove Road and Cheshire Place and has splits every mile, with water stations on course. Pre-entry fee is $12 and race day entries are $15. Make check payable to 'Scott's Race' and mail check/entry form to Scott's Race, 52A Seth Court, Staten Island NY 10301. At this late date, you may be better off bringing it with you and arriving early on Sunday. For more information call George Reese at (718) 692-4320 or Steve Stafford at (718) 981 6695.
FUNDRAISER FOR FALLEN BROTHERS -
CAVALIERI, BOHAN, BOPP
On Thursday, April 29, at 8:00 p.m. Engine 257/Ladder 170 will be holding a fundraiser honoring fallen members Lieutenant Joseph Cavalieri, Firefighter Christopher Bopp and Firefighter James Bohan. It is hosted by Mulcahy's Pub, 3234 Railroad Avenue, Wantagh, featuring music by The Mystic and the FDNY Emerald Bagpipe Band. Complete buffet and raffles (featuring autographed sports jerseys, stereo equipment, etc. ). Advanced tickets available if call firehouse at (718) 257-9501 or else a $20 donation at door. Great deal - great time - great cause.
POST TAX ANNUITY CONTRIBUTIONS REMINDER
The next window period for post-tax contributions to your C.A.F. account is the month of May. Call CIGNA's Answerline at 1-800-253-2287 to obtain the post-tax contribution form. This is your second opportunity of calendar 1999. You may contribute up to $1,250 each quarterly window period that you are in full pay status.
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ANOTHER SBF DENTAL PLAN ENHANCEMENT -
EFFECTIVE 5/1/99
As promised, the executive board has once again increased the active member dental benefits for both self-insured and Dentcare participants. With fund reserves available for additional SBF enhancements, we decided to steer the funding towards the two dental plans (the area of most concern). For Dentcare members, the (recently lowered to) $25 co-pay for prosthetics/crowns will be completely eliminated. For self-insured participants, we have again increased the reimbursement schedule for diagnostic, preventive, and restorative services - this time by 50%. The chart below will give you an idea of the impact this improved benefit provides your family with.
EFF. 10/1/98 IMPROVED
SCHEDULE
EFF. 5/1/99 110 Intitial Oral Exam $20 $30 120 Periodic Oral Exam $20 $30 210 Complete Series X-rays $60 $90 220 Periapical - Single Film $8 $12 222 Periapical - Two Film $16 $24 223 Periapical - Three Film $20 $30 224 Periapical - Four Film $25 $37 230 Periapical - Additional Film $8 $12 240 Occlusal Film $23 $34 270 Bitewings - Single Film $16 $24 272 Bitewings - Two Films $25 $37 274 Bitewings - Four Films $25 $37 320 TMJ Film $42 $63 330 Panoramic Film $42 $63 340 Cephalometric X-ray $51 $76 410 Bacteriologic Studies $50 $75 1110 Prophylaxis - Adult $30 $45 1120 Prophylaxis - Child $30 $45 1510 Space Maintainer Fixed $248 $372 1525 Space Maintainer Remov. $220 $330 2110 Amalgam - Primary One Surface $36 $54 2120 Amalgam - Primary Two Surface $59 $87 2130 Amalgam - Primary Three Surface $79 $117 2140 Amalgam - One Surface $36 $54 2150 Amalgam - Two Surface $59 $87 2160 Amalgam - Three Surface $79 $117 2330 Composite - One Surface $48 $72 2331 Composite - Two Surface $80 $120 2332 Composite - Three Surface $80 $120 2333 Composite - Four Surface $80 $120 2334 Composite - Five Surface $80 $120 2335 Composite Incisal $48 $72 2336 Composite Resin Crown, Anterior $80 $120
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FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR - JOB OPENING
A Mr. Jack Bittner, representing Bergdorf Goodman, is seeking UFA members to fill 2 Fire Safety Director vacancies. If qualified, please call (212) 473-0896. INTERESTED IN JOINING THE FDNY GAELIC FOOTBALL TEAM? Before this season's practicing begins, the team will hold a general meeting on April 28th at 6:30 p.m. in the old Greentree Tavern - Bainbridge Ave, Bronx. Lots of issues to discuss. If you don't show, you have no say! There will be a few challenge games in May before the actual season starts. Seasonal games 6/6 or 6/13, July, 8/6 thru 8/10, 9/19 and 10/9. For more info, or if you can't make meeting, call Bill Nolan Engine 265 at (W) 718-476-6265 or (H) 516-889-4645.
GAELIC FOOTBALL TEAM TRAVELS TO SAN FRANCISCO - YOU CAN JOIN THEM!
The team welcomes one and all to join them on their 1st out of state football venture. They're scheduled to play a combination Fire/Police San Francisco Bay Area team on August 7, 1999. Travel arrangements as follows: Departure JFK on Friday, August 6 at 8:00 a.m.; Arrival San Francisco at 11:05 a.m.; Depart California Tuesday, August 10 at 3:45 p.m.; Arrive home JFK at 12:20 a.m. (August 11). Good news = American Airlines round trip just $400.
Better news = Holiday Inn 5 days/4 nights double occupancy $149 per room/night. Cost is $596 plus tax for 4 nights. If you split the cost with roommate, it's just $300 per person. Trying to work on a visit to Alcatraz. This $700 per person vacation opportunity is open to all players, spectators, FDNY family and friends - the more the merrier! Forward a $200 deposit per person as soon as possible (deadline May 7) to: Billy Nolan, 189 Harrison Avenue, Island Park, NY 11558. Checks made payable to 'FDNY Gaelic Football Team'. Info call Billy at (W) 718 476-6265 or (H) 516-889-4645.
JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR RETIRED FIREFIGHTERS
All-Hands Fire Protection Service, Inc., has available 8 to 10 immediate positions to be filled only by RETIRED firefighters. For further details or interview information, please call Mark or Bob at 718-432-1600.
JOB OPENINGS - LIGHT MECHANICAL WORK
National Marketing Services (NMS) is a rapidly expanding company seeking firefighters for project work in all five boroughs. If you are mechanically inclined, they will work around your schedule. You need hammer, screwdrivers, pliers and (preferably) any cordless power tools. Entails assembling file cabinets, desks, stands, bookcases, carts, and chairs. Salary is $12 per hour during daytime hours on your days off. If interested call NMS toll free at 1-888-407-4488, hit 0 and ask for the Recruiting Department; or E-Mail at info@natlmktg.com
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Fraternally,
WILLIAM F. MIRRO
Recording Secretary,
KEVIN E. GALLAGHER
President
