Sentences with phrase «union of firefighters»
Lonnie Johnson, president of Local 280 of the International Union of Firefighters, said the union opposes the net reduction of one engine company and the cut in staffing levels, which he said could create problems when firefighters have to respond to multiple alarms.
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The gop has alienated so many people from so many walks of life that the only voter represented by them will be a 50 year old white man who mistrusts minorities and women and unions and non christians and seniors and government employees and teachers and librarians and nurses and postal workers and immigrants and firefighters and I have probably left out quite a few of you who they have managed to insult this past year.
Firefighters union President Steve Cassidy says the mayor's proposed cuts «threatens the safety of civilians and firefighters aFirefighters union President Steve Cassidy says the mayor's proposed cuts «threatens the safety of civilians and firefighters afirefighters alike.»
Ms. Crowley had previously racked up the backing of uniformed unions like the police captains and firefighters, as well as the painter's union, where she was once herself a member.
With just a week to go before the end of the 2015 legislative session in Albany, Cuomo attended a press conference on the steps of the state Capitol with the uniformed police officer and firefighter unions that believed the mayor's plan to reform pension disability payments didn't go far enough.
In response to criticism from the NYC SBA and firefighters unions for his use of graphic 9/11 images in ads, GOP / Conservative gubernatorial hopeful Rick Lazio's campaign responded by accusing AG Andrew Cuomo of «hiding» behind labor when it comes to the mosque.
«Sean Coffey is the right person with the right qualifications to represent all of the people of New York State as Attorney General,» said NYSPFFA President Mike McManus, whose organization includes 103 professional firefighter unions from Buffalo to Long Island.
Faso was never accused of a crime or personally held liable for the improper pension contact, but the Albany Times Union cited «a source close to the investigation» in reporting that «Faso arranged or tried to arrange meetings between the investment firm Kellner DiLeo & Co. and officials at the state Common Retirement Fund, as well as the teachers, police and firefighter funds.»
The former head of the city firefighters union — who now runs the FDNY's pension fund — was arrested Wednesday for allegedly crashing his government car in Manhattan while drunk...
«Then we're starting a rookie class of firefighters on February 5, and right now we're working hand in hand with the union in a very great relationship with the fire union to sign a contract moving forward,» Muscarella said.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a tentative agreement on Thursday with the New York City firefighters» union for a seven - year labor pact that includes retroactive raises for firefighters, new disability pension protections and increased staffing for 20 of the Fire Department's roughly 200 engine companies by 2019.
Governor Andrew Cuomo is promising police and firefighters in New York City a better deal on their disability benefits, as a budget watch dog group warns against the proliferation of end of session bills that give union workers more benefits.
Endorsements include: the Transportation Workers Union Local 100, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers Union, Plumbers Union Local 1, the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York, Teamsters Joint Council 16, DC 9 IUPAT, Steamfitters Local 638, the New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council, the Detectives» Endowment Association, the National NYCPD 10 - 13 Organization, Port Authority PBA, the Uniformed Fire Officers Association, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers Union Local 338, the Correction Officers» Benevolent Association, the Sergeants Benevolent Association, 32BJ SEIU, the Metallic Lathers and Iron Workers Local 46, the Bridge and Tunnel Officers Benevolent Association, the International Union of Elevator Constructors, the Uniformed Sanitationmen's Association Local 831, the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Local # 2, the NYS Troopers Police Benevolent Association and TWU Local 106.
As Political Director of the New York City Central Labor Council, Carrión has forged deep partnerships among 300 local unions from every trade, occupation, and public and private sector of the New York economy, representing a wide spectrum of workers, including teachers, truck drivers, operating engineers, nurses, construction workers, electricians, firefighters, retail workers, janitors, train operators, bakers, and many more who are the face of today's workforce.
City council candidate Ryan Henry - Wilkinson says after years of legal battles between the city and its firefighter union, he's campaigning on restoring public trust in city government.
Other Democrats running include state Superintendent Tony Evers; Madison Mayor Paul Soglin; state Sen. Kathleen Vinehout of Alma; state Rep. Dana Wachs of Eau Claire; former state Rep. Kelda Roys of Madison; Milwaukee businessman Andy Gronik; firefighter - union leader Mahlon Mitchell; former state party Chairman Matt Flynn and political activist Mike McCabe.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The union representing thousands of professional firefighters, including Syracuse firefighters, has censured Syracuse Fire Chief Paul Linnertz.
He was active in the International Association of Firefighters Local Union 2421, serving off an on as an officer, and as president between 1991 - 1996.
The case, Janus v. AFSCME, challenges the money that public unions representing teachers, firefighters, nurses and other government employees collect from non-members to cover their share of collective bargaining costs.
George has a proven track record of prioritizing public safety and fighting for our interests in Albany,» said firefighter union leader Barry McGoey.
The union representing thousands of professional firefighters, including Syracuse firefighters, has censured Syracuse Fire Chief Paul Linnertz for «conduct detrimental to the department and to public safety.»
The provision in question (Section 209.4 of the state Civil Service Law, better known as the Taylor Law) provides for compulsory binding «interest arbitration» of contract disputes involving police and firefighter unions.
«I am honored to receive the backing of the Yonkers Firefighters union local 628 and I will continue my efforts to ensure our state government provides the support that our first responders need and deserve.»
It's possible lawmakers will also consider a measure to bolster pension benefits for New York City police and firefighter unions as well as an extension of local sales tax measures.
Klein, who recently announced his re-election campaign, has already received the declared backing of groups like the Teamsters, the Uniformed Firefighters, Transportation Workers Union Local 100 and RWDSU, which represents retail and department store workers.
A former Smithtown deli owner who formed a nonprofit to serve sandwiches to police and firefighters will be attending Trump's State of the Union speech next Tuesday as a guest of Rep. Lee Zeldin.
The Municipal Labor Council's steering committee approved the measure, 20 to 2, with only the heads of the detectives and firefighters unions dissenting.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is promising police and firefighters in New York City a better deal on their disability benefits, as a budget watch dog group warns against the proliferation of end of session bills that give union workers more benefits.
Members of the union will join firefighters, civil servants and local government staff in the protest on Thursday, part of a dispute over pay and other issues.
Saturday afternoon the Mount Vernon Firefighters Union — Local 107 publicly announces their endorsement of Thomas at press conference in front of the Lincoln Avenue Firehouse.
«It's going to be better than last year,» DiNapoli said during a brief speech to members of firefighter unions from around the state.
The firefighters union also wants a series of ailments, including several types of cancer and heart disease, covered in the mayor's proposal.
* GOP's union - busting drive alienating cops and firefighters: Relatedly, Politico on an important trend: Public safety workers, who were once reliably Republican - leaning, are now turning on the party in response to the public employee union busting of GOP governors, with potentially far - reaching political ramifications.
The ad, which is reaching homes in the congressional district in Queens and parts of Brooklyn, was criticized by Weprin and the firefighters» union as being in poor taste and using the Sept. 11 attacks for political purposes.
Mitchell, head of a state firefighters union, won the endorsement of the Wisconsin AFL - CIO on Thursday.
City Councilman John Liu (D - Flushing) received the support of two major unions in his bid for comptroller this week: the United Federation of Teachers and the Uniformed Firefighters Association.
It's the latest in a series of union endorsements won by Mitchell, who also has the support of firefighters unions, Local 139 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, the Service Employees International Union Wisconsin State Council and other labor grunion endorsements won by Mitchell, who also has the support of firefighters unions, Local 139 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, the Service Employees International Union Wisconsin State Council and other labor grUnion of Operating Engineers, the Service Employees International Union Wisconsin State Council and other labor grUnion Wisconsin State Council and other labor groups.
De Blasio announced a tentative agreement with the New York City firefighters» union for a seven - year labor pact that includes retroactive raises for firefighters, new disability pension protections and increased staffing for 20 of the department's roughly 200 engine companies by 2019.
Both campaigns earned critical endorsements in the race, with Turner getting the backing of former Mayor Ed Koch, King, the New York Daily News, the New York Post and the Jewish Week, while the United Federation of Teachers, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D - N.Y.), Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the firefighters» union are throwing their weight behind Weprin.
Richard Thomas was endorsed by the Mt. Vernon Police Benevolent Association, Mt. Vernon Firefighters Local 107, Yonkers Firefighters Local 628, New York City Uniform Firefighters Association, Utility Workers Union of America Local 1 - 2, and dozens of business leaders and organizations throughout Mt. Vernon and the greater region.
But perhaps more important in a race that will depend heavily on turnout, Mr. McGrath has won the endorsements of many local unions, including some representing law enforcement, civil servants, health care workers and firefighters.
Irwin's campaign disclosure form reads like a «who's who» of big union players, including max - out contributions from AFSCME, the California School Employees Association, the California State Council of Laborer's PAC, the California Teachers Association, Los Angeles County Firefighters Local 1014, SEIU United Long Term Care Workers Local 6434, Service Employees International Union Local 1000, the State Building & Construction Trades Council of California and the United Nurses Associunion players, including max - out contributions from AFSCME, the California School Employees Association, the California State Council of Laborer's PAC, the California Teachers Association, Los Angeles County Firefighters Local 1014, SEIU United Long Term Care Workers Local 6434, Service Employees International Union Local 1000, the State Building & Construction Trades Council of California and the United Nurses AssociUnion Local 1000, the State Building & Construction Trades Council of California and the United Nurses Association
Two of the city's leading Democrats joined police and firefighter unions Friday to push for more generous disability benefits, setting up a fight with Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Grodenchik, a lifelong resident of Queens who had the backing of the county's Democratic Party, along with the United Federation of Teachers, the Uniformed Firefighters Association and the Transportation Workers Union, won with nearly 28 percent of the vote, according to the city's Board of Elections.
Unions rallied on the steps of City Hall to push for all police officers and firefighters who retire on disability to get 75 % of their final year's pay.
In addition to Syracuse police, the other local unions backing Katko are the Onondaga County Deputy Sheriff's Police Association, Auburn Police Local 195, Custody Officers of the Sheriffs Employees Association of Cayuga County, Auburn Firefighters Local 1446, and the City of Oswego Police Union.
Frost said he took the class organized by members of Elgin Firefighters Union Local 439 because a brother - in - law and a nephew are firefighters, Firefighters Union Local 439 because a brother - in - law and a nephew are firefighters, firefighters, had heard...
When the fire union's contract expired last month, it allowed the city flexibility to reduce the number of on - duty firefighters on each shift.
Governor Cuomo is promising police and firefighters in New York City a better deal on their disability benefits, as a budget watch dog group warns against the proliferation of end of session bills that give union workers more benefits.
Linnertz and his boss, Mayor Stephanie Miner sparked union protests, neighborhood demonstrations and political criticism last year when they announced a plan to close Station 7 at 1039 E. Fayette St. and to reduce the number of firefighters per shift from 69 to 65.