April 14, 2010
Impact Bargaining: Our intention to file for impact bargaining for new members required to maintain their Paramedic certification has been denied. The voluntary acceptance of members that currently maintain the Paramedic certification waives the Union right for additional compensation. (Discussion with members regarding the issue). I’m meeting with Legal next week to discuss the Station Based / Battalion Based issue.
Motion to AFSCME to Amend our Constitution:
The changes that were mentioned during the March GM have been completed. (The corrections will be read at the April GM). *Note: The letter to be mailed to AFSCME with the exact wording of the motion will be read at the March and April General Membership Meeting (GM). Upon approval of the membership at the April GM. The motion will be mailed to AFSCME requesting the amendment become part of our constitution.
New Executive Board Member: The Executive Board has elected Bill Rich to fill the vacancy left by Lt. Mark Bonilla on the Executive Board. Congratulations Bill!
Election Coordinator: Lt. Edward Platt has volunteered to coordinate the elections for AFSCME Delegate and Local Trustee.
AFSCME Convention: The Nominations and election for Delegates to attend the AFSCME Convention will be conducted at the next General Membership Meeting. The convention will be in Boston and there are three positions available.
Trustee Position: The one and two year Trustee positions are available. Election Coordinator Edward Platt will organize the nominations and election process.
National EMS Memorial: Members are urged to support the National EMS Memorial in Washington D.C. (Alexandria, Va.). EMS Unions and organizations throughout the nation will be attending. The Local will provide transportation and lodging reservations. Members interested in attending the Memorial should contact the Union office.
In Solidarity,
Vincent Variale
President
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