UNION ACTION UPDATE

This section of the web site has been created to keep our members informed on how the Local is fighting for them.

WTC HEALTH

Oct 1 , 2008

The Union has been in contact with the Department regarding the NYCERS form 622 "WTC Participation" need of documentation letter they sent out. If you received this letter please call the union.

The next EMS Leader Local 3621 newsletter which will have all WTC Health information, will be sent out to all active and retired members in October.

 

Health & Safety Complaints

October 1 , 2008

The Union has attended recently two closing conferences with PESH and the department. They are the water issue at EMS Station 16 and PPE.

 

Contract Update

Oct 1 , 2008

Updated July 21, 2008

The City has offered the following to Local 3621:

4 year contact

16% additions to gross

.25% addition to gross

12 hour tour pilot

12% specialty assignment to Rescue Medics (Haz-Tac)

The ability to adjust/repair our pay chart with no cost

Increase in Welfare Fund

Labor Management Committee on Pension enhancement

This week the city sent out “Draft” Memorandum of Agreements to the EMS Bargaining Unit.  Currently the Union Officers and our attorney are reviewing the several documents that have been sent to us.

 

Group Grievances

October 1 , 2008

CPR Instructor Duties-Arbitration Requested

Medical Monitoring Exam-Step 3

Quartermaster Agreement, Shoe or Boot not issued-Step 3

Department interfering with Commanding Officers with responsibility of discipline-Step 3

Captains promotion opportunity not posted for 5 days-Step 3 (Department agreed the postings were not at all locations and the order was not available for 5 days)

Non payment of monthly 3 hour overtime cme attendance-Improper Practice Filed

 

FLSA Lawsuit

Updated July 16, 2008

The City is trying every tactic to delay and frustrate our claims, discovery is continuing.  Depositions of the test plaintiffs will be starting shortly and we expect the City to again use every means to make that experience unpleasant for our members hoping that they walk away from their rights.  Following depositions The lawyers anticipate a Summary Judgment Motion to be decided in Spring 2009.  It is imperative that our members stay in communication with the lawyers regarding this matter.  If any member has a question please call the office, (800) 289-7161 and advise the representative that you are contacting the "FLSA Lawyer"