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(WoL. 25 NO. 12} Oficial Publication of Council 82, AFSCME, AFL-CIO )(DECEMBER_
Wende: Maxi But Innovative
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CO Teresa Zelaszkiewicz and CO Michael Hoinski, Local 1140 union officials, at the tower on the new firing range at Wende CF near Alden.
It is probably our least-known jail. Even officials of Local
1140 admit that they are often met with quizzical looks or an
unabashed “Where's Wende?” when away from home.
Home, asit applies to their worksite, is Wende Correctional Facility,
about four miles northwest of the Village of Alden in Erie County. Unlike
many of our facilities which are set amidst spectacular natural beauty,
Wende lies on the sprawling plains outside of Buffalo, occupying build-
ings built in 1922 (with 6-x-8" cells) for the Erie County Penitentiary
Wende is not high profile, though it was accredited in November and has
showcased some innovative programs,
A pilot program that is drawing favorable response is a 40-hour refresher
covering many phases of prison life, The program is voluntary and all of the
teachers are female correction officers. The classes are mixed uniformed and
civilian personnel, The course is entitled "Controlled Theory Approach to
Managing Inmate Behavior.” It runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily until January
Council 82 represents 401 correction officers, 24 sergeants and seven
lieutenants at Wende. There is one captain. Rick Branning, who came up
through the ranks, is deputy superintendent for security. Sixty officers are
females. Civilian employees total 150.
The transfer-in list (300) is large, mostly Buffalo area people, and the
transter-out lst is small
The inmate population on the day of our visit was 770. including 160
transients. Capacity is 784 and has been known to hit 796. The facility is rated
as a maximum-security prison and reception center
Photes on Pages 4 and 5
Wende covers security “outside” at Roswell Park Institute and Erie County
Medical Center for the entire Western Region. It is responsible for 14 beds at
ECMC and about four (requiring 12 officers) at Roswell. Wende also recently
began a regional clinic where about 30 inmates are bused into ECMC for
follow-up treatment for ear, eye. throat. infectious diseases and orthopedics.
COs Teresa Zelaszkiewicz and Michael Hoinski, Local treasurer and
sorgeant-at-arms respectively, say there are staffing and security problems,
Most of the inmates in “the box” (SHU) got there by assaulting officers.
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COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
Capsules of Current Topics
The Best of Holidays
Happy holidays to all members and their loved ones. May the season be
filled with joy and happiness. This is the time of year to be thankful for many
blessings and not the day-to-day problems.
Associate Director Steve Pageau is well on the road to recovery. By the
time you read this, he will have undergone a sires test and we hope he will
continue on his progress toward a full recover
Staff Representative Bob Maloney also continues his recovery from a
fa Council staff but we are all
repel he will also have a full recovery.
ly, we have experienced a problem with the Office of Parks and
pcroation| in releasing Law Enforcement Policy Chairman Rich Petter for
union-reimbursed organizational leave. The agency has denied Rich leave
gh
Director's Corner
By Richard J. Bischert
Executive Director
ME Research
past three years, 4
‘! ‘
GOER in helping resolve this issue.
Special
few facilities affected by this plan. Jim has been able to correct all of the
problems thus far. This definitely @tbute to Jim's knowledge and experi-
this
will become a first for Council retirees who have joined our Retiree Chapter.
Everyone asked where was George? Now we know!
Again, happy holidays to you and your loved ones from all of us at
Council 82.
On the Lo
hanging ofthe guard at Greene Correctional Facility,
Daniels of Climax is the president, succeeding Joe Can-
dello, Vice president is Ray Rankin of Averill Park; secretary, George Acke
South Cairo; treasurer, Leland Miller, West Coxsackie; chief steward, John
Srauger, Coxsackie; assistant steward, Steve Prokrym, Ravena; executive
boar Eariton, and Thomas Quinion (incumbent), Hudson.
ttyourlocal There has bee
needs Jim's asistance, please contact him directly. Local 2691. Ja
member and Pr cal Jack Kit
ing standards. They have presented the Council's position and exceptions to
‘thanks to Jim
y
‘and Jack for their efforts on behalf of the Council members.
Effective Jan. 1st, 1989, AFSCME will pay, directly to the AFL-CIO, the
affiliation fees required previously by local unions. This will amount to a
savings of 20 cents per member for each local union and will increase the
monthly per captia amount local affiliates receive. At this time, we have not
received the minimum dues increase information from AFSCME which would
also take effect on Jan. 1, 1989, AFSCME is waiting for information which is
provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census. We will
report this increase as soon as we receive it.
‘ocal 3046, Washington Correctional
Facility in Comstock. Long-time union activist and former president Phil
Neddo has retired from the executive board. President is James McCabe.
Shirl ‘Austin
December 1988
December 1988
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
Page3
C82 Insured Your 1
Jan. 1, 1988, we were looking at increases upwards of 60 per cent. During
negotiations, your Council 82 negotiating team took steps t6 avoid another
t
ent
Council 82/New York State Joint Committee on Health Benefits, we were able
to keep the increases fair and equitable (see below).
1988 Jan. 1, 1989 Bi-weekly Increase
$537 $6.19 $ 82
Individual
Family 2424 26.59 2.95
and the negotiated Council 82 raise of one per cent in January 1969, no
it
89 Paycheck
From the President
By Joseph P. Puma
Council 82 President
is important to Council 82 that a member's December 1988 paycheck will be
smaller than his January 1989 paycheck.
Welcome to New Health Specialist
11am happy to announce the newest addition to the Council 82 staff, Ms.
Elona Hamarich. Ms. Hamarich has been hired as a health program specialist.
ance to our members, | felt there was an immediate need for a health insur-
ance specialist in house.
Among other duties, Ms, Hamarich wil be monitoring our health insur
Advant:
of the PTCP
© ThePT New York State
state taxes. he Mt,
reduce the amount they pay in Social Security taxes.
* Enrollment is automatic. You don’t have to complete a form to enroll, but it
you do not want to participate for some reason, you can opt out of the
program (See opt out provisions below).
Y pi in
an HMO.
your ott
ance carriers’ quarterly national health ind educat-
ing our members on possible health care cost-containment poprams look
forward to working with Ms. Hamarich and invite any local leaders who might
have health insurance questions for Council 82 health program specialist, to
call her at the Council 82 office.
A New Tax Break
Beginning in 1989, there will be a new tax break for New York State
Plan below).
Things to Consider About the PTCP
* You cannot change your pre-tax contribution during the year except under
for example, the
change is the ‘esutofechangen amily status (e.g. marriage, birth, death,
gible for or yEligibi 2ge,ori
1Oor
Holmes at the metropolitan multi-facility Local 1996 headed by Wendell Hl
Incumbents are secretary Tanya Sands and trustees Earl Gilmore, R. D. Par-
ham and Angel Colon.
Council 82 member the
1988 negotiating team, has succeeded Jeff Bowers as president of Wood-
bourne Local 1151
VP, and L hief steward. New treas-
urer is Laurle Dir
financial services program through Gloria Flood. These programs will be
at First Ameri-
interested
can Bank, 35 State St., Albany, NY 12207 for full information.
Trustees are
Taszak, Tor
Bill Schrader and Jim Bracy.
Veteran Council 82 activist Dalsy Dobbins has been elected president of
Local 1265, Bedtord Hills cr. succeeding Ken Taylor. Lilian Francis was
the Empire Plan, But you could not, for example, change your pre-tax
82
enthusiastically supports.
ur y
pre-tax basis. Making your contributions on a pre-tax basis will reduce your
well. In addition, the amount you pay in Social Security taxes will be less.
Currently your contributions are taken from your salary ater a ai ot your
lowed
Contained in the PTCP brochure which will be distributed in early
November.)
© Since you pa)
slightly less based on current Social Security lav. The effect would be
minimal. A
$500 annually on a pre-tax basis beginning in 1988 would experience @
it
you (oon
by the amaunt of your contribution and, therefore, you pay taxes ona lower
salary. The choice is simple—do you want to pay taxes on your health insur-
ne Casa-
‘or do you want to save taxes on it?
65.
© Lastly, if you contribute to the Deferred Compensation Plan, you will be
effected. The PTCP lowers your salary and you have a “new gross” from
which FICA, federal, state and local income taxes are taken,
tative C . Tie Round, w w nes succeeds veteran fcr Vivian Rooks as resuer ‘Of course, the amount of the taxes saved will be different based on If you contribute less than the maximum percentage allowed under the
Jardine Insurance concerning a retirees’ insurance package for Council 82 John Brooks has been re-elected president of Local 3028, Mt. McGregor things.the Deferred Compensation Plan (generally trom 1% to 24% of salary) this
Sec- whether per ig "
retary watt ko Trustee James Tomaski and executive board member and th of y your taxes. contribute to the Deferred Compensation Plan will be less.
troy Ke You can remedy this situation by increasing your contribution under the
. i Example A Detered ‘Compensation Plan. You can change your contribution to the
treasurer Vincent Cottone. Pat Nolan and Robert Doll are new executive 500 annual
Richard J. Bischert
Exacutwe Ovrector
Staphen C. Pagsou Roland. Martin James Scorzel
Vice President Associate Director Treasurer Secretary
"
President
Executive Board
boarders; Rich Cesternino, new two-year trustee. “I'd like to congratulate all
job well done,”
Brooks said to his membership.
Shop stewards are Perkins (chief), Herb Doll, Chester Jenkins, Richard
Woodward and Gerry Fogarty.
ident, Evans.
ibents are Vice Pi
Martone, Secretary-treasurer John Parn
Dealaman, Ronald
Robert Norton and Daniel Barcus.
executive board members Harry
John Bukovinsky Nathaniel Grinnage
‘Charles Cambareri Wendell Hill
‘Adam Cansiack
8 Channing Robert Paterson
say Cunningham Petter
David DeChick Richard Stevens
Ronald Edwards chard Wallkas
sack Em
Local 2730,
Donut. ‘Succeeding Roger A. Masse. John Bouse is new vice president.
hn Beachy is acting president of Green Haven Correctional Facility
tel 152, succeeding Warren McMillan who remains on Council 82's Execu-
tive Board.
ances, enrolled in the Empire Plan with family coverage. Biweekly
contribution is $28.00.
Plan on a monthly basis.
If you contribute the maximum percentage allowed under the Deferred
‘Compensation Plan (generally the lesser of 25% of s $7,500 annu-
ally) and you earn less than $20,000, the maximum will be applied to the
save under the Deferred Compensation Plan will be less. if you earn more
than $30,000 and contribute at the limit, you will probably have already
reached the dollar maximum allowed under the Deferred Compensaion
Plan, (25% of 30,000 = 7,500) and you will not be affected.
you,
Biweekly = Annual
FICA (s.s. tax) Approximate Savings ... $211 § 54.86
Federal Approximate Savings 108.20
NY. State Approximate Savings 58.24
Total Approximate Savings ... $222.90
Example B
Married employee earning two low.
ances, enrolled in an HMO with family contribu-
tion is $18.00."
Biweekly Annual
FICA (s.s. tax) Approximate Savings ......... $147 $30.42
Fader Approninae Savings + 270 70.20
NY. State Approximate Savings ........s+6. 102, _ 26.52
Total Approninate Savings .....665 $4.89 $127.14
the 1989y ), 1988.
It you want to opt out, contact your agency's Health Benefits Administrator.
The administrator will give you @ form letter to complete. It will be your
responsibilty to complete the form and return it to the Department of Civil
, 1988. Ifyou planto
‘opt out, we encourage you to do so as early in November as possible to help
‘expedite the opt out process.
be distributed with the Option Transfer mater
to you in early November by your agency's Health Benefits Adminstrator
tical ir na if you don't want to participate, see ‘ur
with the first paycheck you receive after January 1, 1989 (January 4—
January 11—institution payroll).
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Peter ki ident of al 399. Vice
Ronald Russel ident is Bill Ci
Rent me presidents Bil Clanglol; secretary, Derek Alston, Executive Board incur
bents are treasurer Louie D'Aftlito, Michael Joyce, Dennis Delaunay and
Dominick Sinisi J.
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ty's new loce ;
hares A. [Editor and Public Relations Director urer, Nicholas Guadios!.
Vol. 25 No Council 82 Enforcer December 1
lonald Teft has replaced Frank Zimmerman as treasurer of Local 8282,
‘Oneida Correctional Facility in Rome.
eat Benet pamnitaton before November 30, 1988.
ill it. The question is simple—do you want
Council 82 wanted the PTOP for its
impact of the increase in health plan premiums.
es - a ae |
December 1988
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER December 1988
Wende CF
-arms for Local 1140
Mantello (seated) and (from left) David Roth, head of volunteer services; CO
COs Joe Lesinak {eft Gar ae Bek and George Peters Teresa Zelaszkiewicz, treasurer of Wende Local 1140; and CO Michael Hoinski,
sergeant-at-arms for the union local.
agement
CO Sandi Green
CO Stan Okiec at Arsenal drop-off window a .
j : , : ae ,
‘ : : rn !
CO Jack Snyder
=
CO Cassidy
In the visiting process area
CO Clarence Jones III
(On corridor duty
zkiewicz cracks a gate on gallery. At right is
the building site of the QWL Activity Center.
CO Keith Martin
At front lobby desk ‘At desk in “Times Square’
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Sgt. Curtis Abraham of Queensboro presents the flag to Sgt. Venable's widow
Bessie Venable at the solemn ceremonies. In photo below, Sgl. Lenny Hodges
of Sing Sing CF escorts daughter Stefani Venable. Following them are widow
Bessie Venable and brother-in-law Robert Blackwell
Local 738 Has Family Picnic
This “Big 5” took time out from the Hudson family picnic to pose for the
nforcer Fromlef
e
fent; Kathy Weeks, secretary; George (Dutch) Brockley, president; Bill
vice president; Ed Colwell, treasurer.
rT
Gran
December 1944
Herbert T. Venable Honored by Many
Herbert Terry Venable, 46, of the
Bronx, died Aug. 18, 1988, at his
home while he was preparing for his
rectional Facility, Fulton Correc-
tional Facility, Lincoln Correctional
Facility, Queensboro Correctional
Facility, Midstate C
shiftat B a
Said fellow sergeant Lenny
Hodges of Sing Sing: “Terry had
been sick for a long period of time.
but never complained, He continued
tocarty on with his life routinely. He
was devoted to his family and dedi
reor of 20 years with
w him as a straight-
forward. no-nonsense person who
will be missed by all who knew him,
The key to friendship is understand-
ing. trust, foregiveness, sharing, giv-
ing and respect. I's inside us all. It
takes time and patience tounlock all
the ingredients; the rewards are
more than worth the effort. Rest in
peace, V.
The family made this statement:
In our bereavement, we wish to
acknowledge with deepest appreci-
ation the great outpouring of sym-
pathy, love, and consolation we have
received trom all of Terry's triends
and co-workers. You have lifted our
arts with your prayers and help.
With the immortal guiding spirit of
our loved one we shall continue to
on. Our special thanks to Sgt
Lenny Hodges of Sing Sing Correc~
tional Facility and his wile Aprile,
Correction Officers Portuando,
McCall, Vasquez, Phipps and Rem-
sen of Bayview Correctional Facility,
The honor guards from Arthur Kill
Correctional Facility, Bayview Cor-
rectional Facility, Bedford Hills Cor-
ity and Sing Sing Correctional Facil
ity, under the direct supervision of
Sgt. Abraham from Queensboro
Sgt. Shaw from Sing Sing, and Sgt
Whisenant from Bedford Hills, CO
Texidore who played taps, Commis-
sioner Negron, plus superintend
ents, deputies, captains, lieutenants,
sergeants and COs too numerous to
name. Your representation was truly
Kenneth, Stefani Venable, and
é a
Naval Officer Kenneth Venable (son
of the deceased) with his mother
Bessie Venable at the ceremonies.
Woodbourne Tag Day Benefits
Cerebral Palsy Center
or Facility Local 1151
$1,515 forthe Sullivan County Cerebral Palsy Center. The annual Tag Day was
organized by CO Timothy Dole. “Chairman Tim did most of the work involved,
says Local President Adam Cassiack. “Tim shuns publicity, but puts in count-
less hours and deserves much recognition for his fine efforts!’
Groveland Third in Federal Tourney
Local 2556, Groveland Correctional Facility, recently sponsored its softball
eam o travel to Williamsport Pa,,to play in the 1988 Allenwood Federal Prison
Camp softball tourney. Teams competing included many federal prisons from
the Eastern United States. The weekend-long event included a reception parly
Friday night, a golf tourney and all-day picnic Saturday in addition to the
softball playotts. The team from Groveland captured third place and was very
well received by the federal employees from Allenwood FPC.
year, co
E. Seeley, Groveland Softball Club Groveland CF.
—Steve Wenderlich
Correspondence Corps
SHTA and Ex-Marine Lewis Wins Award
SHTA Robert H. (Bob) Lewis of Mid-Hudson Psychiatric Center was pre-
jay at
Middletown High School. The previous day the Vietnam War veteran was
honored by Marine Corps members on Ward 46 at MHPC for his accomplish-
ments. He was presented with a Marine Corps cap and a missing-in-action
(MIA) pin, The Orange County Veterans Service Agency Director TheodoreS.
Coleman called Lewis’ medal “long overdue.
C82 Special Vacation Plan
Rodeway Inn at Orlando, Fla., is offering a special price to Council 82
members. The rate through Dec. 31 is $40 for up to four persons (a standard
(Continued on Page 14)
December 1988
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
Safety Officer Joyce Hewitt
Adam Developmental Center in
one of the most
Buffalo
>be used as a facility
s the cathedral
1 he wa
sm building includ ike
McKinley was standing
Vorld’s Fair (Exposition) in 1901. There
argeant f
1 1912; in 1948,
into nal
136; 319in the resident units
e facility
a
Chiet Albert Butcher
BH President Congratulates Olympians
Kenneth V. Tayl al .
sent a letter of congratula y athletes who garnered 13 gold med-
als, 10 silver games. sincere
thanks to ALL OF YOU for your participation inthe 1988 DOCS Olympics. Your
display of i of teamwor ni
ns to f
collectively, should have sent an important message to this department. The
“he wrote. CO Joe
‘Santana, gold and two silvers. Sgt
L Donna
Vamp
golds and a silver in swimming; CO Jul
‘COs Laurie Murph
Kratt, Lena Jock,
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Py holiday and a successtl 1982 From ll top) Ginny Robitaille, Mary Ball Betty
‘Jeanne Filkins, Debbie Faragon and Sharon
The office staff of Council 62 sends you theit best wishes for a hap
DeThomasis, Myrna DeSarno, (seated) Patti Jacobs, Carol Kurowski,
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sin eatyal
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a
Consructon tremen to the ‘wea Ouaty of Working Life Activly
Center are (trom left) COs hn Dooley, Bill Tuttle, Mike
Spare, Carlo Spataro and Hine Ur A'unlona at both Mdsate CF and
cooperating on project.
Activity Center
Completion Set
For Early ’89
Under the auspices of Council 82
and New York State QWL Committee,
Midstate Correctional Facility and
Central New York Psychiatric Center
joined in a ground-breaking ceremony
for an Activity Center Aug. 12. Both
facilities enjoy anew spirit of coopera
n. Wayne Barkley, then superin-
tendent of Midstate, and Hal Smith, ex-
ecutive director of CNYPC, assisted
the officers in meeting deadlines and
‘acquiring the proper permits and ma-
terials.
Grant Smaldone, president of Local
2169, has been able to organize the Friends from all ranks and from all over the
December 1988
)
From left: Tim Kelly, CSEA president; Skip 8 Snaldoe, Local 2169 pres
dent; Wayne Barkley, former superintendent of MI
president; Cynthia Wirczynski, CSEA president a CNYPC, Hal Smith,
executive director of Central New York Psychiatric Center.
e Lewis, PEF
attended the Oct. 14 retirement party of Lt, Frank Drown at
work so that all shifts at the Midstate
om 7
December 1988
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
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| Profile
AHero and 'Hell of a Nice ey
He has been variously described as @ hero, an
officer's officer, an extremely busy man, and“one
hell of a nice guy.”
''ve had the privilege of meeting Michael E, Pol-
lock only once, but I'd say all of the above — and
more — applies to this ambitious man of many
accomplishments.
Mike is a relief training officer at Groveland
Correctional Facility. "I work everything!” He be-
gan his correctional career as an officer at Fishkill
and Attica in August 1982 and moved to Grove-
land when it opened Dec. 9, 1982.
He is chairman of the GCF Affirmative Action
committee, is on the facility's Emergency Re-
sponse Team, member of the GCF Accreditation
Committee, regional vice president of the Hadar
Chapter, Shomrim Societies (for Jewish law of-
ficers), a certified drug detection operator and
certified lifesaver.
Off the job, he is a volunteer line officer for
Monroe County Civil Defense, volunteer for the
Veterans’ Outreach Center of Rochester, avolun-
teer for the NYS Special Olympics, board of direc-
tors for the Association for the Learning Disabled
of Genesee Valley, a 32nd-degree Mason and
Shriner (Damascus Temple) and recording secre-
tary and past president of Metropolitan Rochester
Police and Fire Square Club.
The saying "If you want something done, ask a
busy man,” must certainly apply to Michael. The
Brighton resident and his wife Mary Lou are active
in many areas of their community. And still he
finds time to advance his education. He has stud-
ied at Baylor University, Rochester Institute of
Technology and Wayne State University. He is
putting together his degree in public safety
administration.
It was through his studies at RIT that he was
From left: Bruce Paul, vl
asked to answer technical questions about the
validity of John Demjanjuk’s Nazi identification
facility are participating in this venture. ants president; niger
Dal
Ne Soars, staff
Meo president of Local 295, Fankln Frank Wippel, Lie
; Pete Lacy, superintendent of Franklin CF;
Likewise, he has kept the CNYPC in-
formed,
rolein creating a building which willbe
suitable for the needs of both facilities.
The anticipated date of completion is
-ot-honor Drown; Jerry King, 2951 treasu
vey Officers Commended for Saving 2 Lives
ake
Mid-Orange Correctional Facility
iversii Joseph C. Snow presentedietters of Commendation to
University Security Officers and a facility civilian worker for sav-
Police ing the lives of two Rockland County residents
Two Mid-Orange inmates were sitting on a bench
‘near the facility weightshack as they usually do, watch-
ing birds fly in the sky and deer roaming in the fields
Scholar
Miss Karmon J. Kear Is awarded the Univesity Poles Local 1792 Schol:
‘at her graduation trom Whitesville High School. Making the pr
ty Officer Il Tom Smith, At right re the proud parents, Brenda Kear and Campus
ty Officer #1 Kenneth K
er father and Officer Smith are on the security
hip sponsored by
ntation Is Campus
Karmon Is majoring in human services at Alfred State
which can be seen from the facility
They had noticed a boat going up and down the
lake. It was a normal occurrence. All of a sudden they
noticed the boat go up in the air and capsize. They also
noticed that people were splashing violently in the
water,
While one inmate continued to observe the boat, the
other ran to Officer Tim Hudson (who was assigned to
the weightshack area) to tell him that a boat had cape
sized and that he saw two
card. His research was used to help convict “van
the Terrible.” It involved photochemistry and in-
terviewing a man, now in Oswego County, who
made the paper in wartime Germany for Nazi of-
ficers. With his usual sense of fairplay, he said he
did not prejudge his subject in any way. "The
results could just as easily have helped prove
Demjanjuk not guilty as they helped in prosecut-
ing him. The main objective was that justice be
served."
Pollock seems to have a knack for making the
news. He has been featured in several Rochester
daily newspaper stories, including one in June
when he reported receiving a $37,729 check from
Blue Choice. It was to cover a $47.20 bill for his
wife's hay fever medicine. "Let's goshopping fora
house. We have the down payment," he told his
the water.
Hudson in turn notified the prison roundsman, CO
William Starr, who responded immediately to the lake
‘and saw two individuals in the water about 100 yards
off shore,
Starr contacted the Mid-Orange security control of-
fice which in turn dispatched Sgt. Haass to the power-
house where the facility keeps its own boa.
The boat was loaded onto a vehicle and was
launched in the lake where Correction Officer Starr
and stationary engineer Brian Wood rode out to the
th not $0
muchas he det them Keep the money) Blue Cho-
ice official said, "Our computer didn't have a
glitch ... until now. We'll fixitand buy Mr. Pollock
Coke.”
They not only bought him a coke, they bought
he and Mary Lou dinner via a $100 gift certificate
to Edwards Restaurant. And they waived the de~
ductible on Mrs. Pollock's check, sending her the
{ull $47.20 “in light of the circumstances.”
The most dramatic moment in Pollock's life oc~
CO Michael E. Pollock (center) at Groveland’s ne
yw QWL Center with Local 2556 President Lawrence
Hyland (right) and CO Gary Butters, chairman of the bullding committee for the Activity Center.
BULLETIN: |t was learned at presstime that on
Nov. 16, the board of directors of the American
Red Cross voted its highest award, the Certificate
of Merit, to Pollock for his heroism. The award
was signed by President Reagan
tors informed me that only the clear thinking and
quick action of Michael Pollock saved my life, |
truly owe my life to this man.”
Coughlin praised Pollock for his "levelheaded
action and quick response to the emergency. It
makes us proud you are an employee of the De-
pulmonary resuscitation while another neighbor
elevated the man’s feet. An emergency medical
team arrived two minutes later and took the man
to the hospital where he was reported out of
danger.
The victim's letter to Commissioner Thomas A.
Coughlin Il called Pollock “one hell of a nice
guy,” and said he thought he was dead before he
was attended by Michael. “Paramedics and doc-
irtment of You are to be
commended for your actions.”
Mike's enthusiasm and optimism reflects upon
his workplace. “There's no other jail like it in this
state,” he says. "It's a good group of officers and
the management is a very good one to work for,
‘and work with. That's important in the workplace.”
And it's Important for a union to have members
like Michael E. Pollock. Council 82 is proud to
have you on its team.
—BY CHARLES R. BOOTH
AFSCME Scholarships Available
Allthis was
done within 10 minutes.
‘The woman Sara Ross was ina semi-conscious state
and was given CPR by Correction Officer Starr. Ross
and Louis Derrier, both of Spring Valley, were taken to
St Arinoy' Hospital by Warwick Ambulance Volun-
teers. After
of law enforcement for the Pennsylvania Game
Commission was working with an electric drill
‘next door to Michael's home. The tool malfunc-
tioned and began to electrocute the man. Pollock
the 1989
members. the program,
‘each yeor for a maximum of four years, provided the student remains enrolled in a full-time degree
program at an accredited institution. For further information write:
hand with a wooden board, When that failed, he
sed
tion except for walng chilled, the couple was rel
trom the hospital.
hen he returned
to the victim, saw he wa tuning blue, had no
pulse and was not breathing. He began cardio-
‘AFSCME
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THAN Dec. 31, 1988.
March 31, 1989.
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COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
The Youngest Correction Officer?
of Council 82's
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1 781 and member
How to Choose Best Fund
How to choose the fund that best meets your financial objective:
After dividing money into the three basic fund groups, an investor can
Onthe equity side
middle-of-the-road
funds, as well
funds,
managed for total return, dividends and capital gains, and although they don't
make the sweeping gains in a soaring bull market, they generally do not lose
money even in the worst years.
‘On the fixed income side there isa narrower variety of choices. One of the
few vehicles left for full ax-sheltered incomeis a municipal bond und, yielding
Pe
yielding about 7.3 per cent. But consider these for a long-term hold since the
net asset value will fluctuate.
1g at Clinton CF in Dannemora,
with equity markets. Since the investments are
government, these funds have sold heavily.
guaranteed by the U.S.
The final ingredient is cash. Most money funds are largely the same
although very conservative investors can seek out safer funds by looking for
those that invest only in U.S, Treasuries or other government issues,
Choosing the stocks that
December 1988
December 1988
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
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Letters
‘Let's Support New Program’
To the Editor:
| take exception to Brother Temple's letter in last month's Enforcer. It con-
tained a number to inaccuracies that should be clarified
1. The reason for bringing the local leaders to Albany in confidence was a
necessary one, the decision as to which jobs should be converted to the a/d
the local
p«
leaders had it been done at the individual facilities.
2. atSullivan,
a/d pool. This assured us that 86 officers could walk into the facility with the
19 their bid job for the shift
‘As was the case in most facilities, the jobs we converted to the a/d pool were
3. Atthe meeting in Albany it was explained to anyone in attendance that i for
any reason a particular facility returns to contingency post status, the jobs
converted would be returned to the facility plot plan
4. Council 82, in particular Tom Kennedy and Jim Mann, have been very
tion of the new program. This is hardly an indication of Council 82 saying one
years as evidenced by the number of grievances filed over and over on the
let's support it by getting accurate information to our members.
—John Pappas, president, Local 591
Sullivan Correctional Facility
The Union Is Here to Protect You
To the Editor:
1
a very violent and treacherous journey. Long betore the union concept was
born, the employer and employee relationship can be characterized in this
way—The slavemaster and the slave.
There was clearly a constant call and cry from the workers for a change. A
change that would break the masters (employers) chains on the slaves (em-
ployees) and free them from the injustices and inhuman practices that were
perpetuated against them by the employer.
The union is here to protect and insure that all of your rights in the work place
are protected and adhered to. Whenever a union member, for whatever rea~
sons, k this is
clearly a threat to the whole union. And the threat that this misguided and
selfish action presents to the union must and will be properly addressed.
Remember that old saying “Divide and Conquer.” All of us loyal union
members cannot and will not allow the clock to be turned back to the
slavemaster-and-slave mentality era
‘ALSO REMEMBER THIS:
“UNITED WE ALL STAND TALL TOGETHER and “DIVIDED WE ALL WILL
FALL DOWN TOGETHER.” Fraternally
CO Ronald Remsen, president
Bayview Local 2825
We're Going in ‘Right Direction’
To Mr. Puma:
‘The October issue ofthe Ent. hy
Best. Maybe itis "somewhere, "but not in Watertown as you observed on Nov.
9, 1988. We addressed several problems we are having with Empire: they are
y they have not adjusted their last
few years, don't pa offices, don'
9
periods when calling the 800 number.
[felt this meeting was needed and as you saw there is a definite problem in
Watertown, Our doctors are dropping from the Empire Plan almost monthly. If
this is the best, God bless those not as fortunate,
It does appear that we may have made a breakthrough on Nov. 9 at our
meeting. Mr. Wilkie (from Metropolitan) said he would get with Dr. Sigel the
following day in hopes to resolve some problems. Apparently his happened
My witetook ourson to Dr. Sigel on Nov. 11, 1988, and Dr. Sige! stated, “We are
back with the Empire Plan on a trial basis until February.
Soinclosing qT
meeting Weneed
attention in this matter and hopefully we will resolve it soon.
Jed Wall, Local 1548
to the
Editor
CHARLIE By Rodrigues
2 Common Tax Questions
Dear Brother Booth:
Ent youand
president 1972-76, vice p Fishkill 1978-79, NAC)
man 1974-76, ),
for a well-written informational tabloid
In nat arethe
tax ramifications of (taxability) Workers’ Compensation or like payments, and
temproary living expenses." I have placed both these questions toa number of
accountants throughout the country and surprisingly enough a number of
positive and negative answers have arose
Workers’
Compensation or like payments are non-taxable. The problem that state em-
ployees have is that their payroll department handles the wages received
during Workers’ regular wages. For an
these wages, full documentation is necessary and a base wage exclusion
computation must be completed. The results of these steps would then be
applied to the standard 1040 form, and are not subject to the 2 per cent ceiling
‘on deduction.
Temproary Living Expenses: Now here we have a gray area of the tax codes,
The code states that temporary living expenses are deductible if incurred for
possible extension to 18 months.
| include this question for the benefit of the numerous number of security unit
members who have taken correction officers’ positions and have had to main-
tain two households.
for to be made on
placed into expensing listing for computation; copies of Department of Cor-
rectional Services transfer orders as well as copies of the employee work
station. Assignment ts should also be included in
qT
9.
will aid the membership and if they wish to get more information we are
available for consultation. Fraterné
—Anthony J. Sportielio, Mahopac
IRS registered tax practitioner
f
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i
New York State is facing a $1.7 billion deficit as the 1989 Legislative
session approaches. In order for the deticit to be reduced, either atax increase
will have to take place or drastic cuts will have to be made in the state budget
The state budget is currently being prepared for the fiscal year 1989-90,
and will be presented to the Legislature in early January. The deficit is a
product of an underestimation of tax revenues that are used to pay the state's
bills. We will be carefully monitoring the condition of this monster and its
impact on Council 82 members.
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
December 1988
Council 82
Legislative Director
tion officers killed in the line of duty. Under this provision, which has an
effective date of June 1, 1988, the increased benef is subject to an annual
cost-of-living adjustment, and the definition of survivors is expanded to in-
clude parents who were not financially dependent on the deceased employee.
Technical Corrections Bill "457" Helps You
Legislation has been passed to deal with the issue of taxing employees:
accrued benefits (thanks to all your letters)
The Technical Corrections Bill codifies a recent ruling by the Internal
December 1988
Wende (from Page 1)
‘Assaults average two.a month. "We got a great many of the troublemakers from
Coxsackie, Attica and Great Meadow,” they said
‘We should have higher morale considering the quality of officers. We
have lots of grievances regarding time and attendance. The administration
says overtime control is good. We might dispute that
Members are looking forward to completion of the $69,000 Quality of
Working Life Activity Center next summer. It is on the site of the penitentiary
farm which was worked daily until two years ago. Another point of pride is the
modern firing range and tower adjacent to the QWL site, Most of it was built by
volunteer officer labor. Officers receive annual refresher courses of eight
hours each in range training, report writing and fire-and-safety. Hoinski is
chairman of the QWL Committee.
Wende heads the regional drive for Toys for Tots. Local President Bill
P|
troops. A civilian cook plays Santa.
Vice president of Local 40 is Richard Roncone, Executive board
Two of Our Friends Def
(IRS) that bona sick leave,
The What ayear of bad TV sand
political basin! Luckily, mos fou fends Rae been retuned io Albany.
time,
state and local governments and tax-exempt organizations are not deferred
457
Two that
‘Assemblyman William ncn “(O-Sulfok), Assemblyman Wiliam Paxon (Rt
Wyoming) has won his bid to replace retiring Congressman Jack Kemp, We
look forward to working with Bill in Washington
Public Safety Officer Death Benefit
President Reagan has signed legislation which would increase the death
benefit from $50,000 to $100,000 for the survivors of public safety and correc:
cket
XL
yy gaining
passage of this important provision, AFSCME was able to statutorily preclude
any future efforts by the IRS to tax state, local and tax-exempt organization
‘employees’ fringe benetits
Feb. 6, 7 Are PAC Days
Mark your calendars for Feb. 6 and7, 1989, fort
ence. We have a lot of work to do this year
Action Conter-
(Continued from Page 6)
room with two double beds). An alternative of a single king bed can be had for
the same price. Suites are available for up to six persons at $60 a night.
Reservations must be made in advance and the member should present
his/her union This offer is
is avaliable Further information i avalble by caling (ol ree) 1-600-826-
4847. Ask for Jeannie Wilson.
All Destinations, Inc., and Piedmont Vacations are offering air and car
trom $2391 $248 per adult, based on double occupancy. Childrens rates are
available. Feb
10, 1989. For further information, please contact Nancy or Gwynne at All
Destinations, inc., call collect (518) 785-3946.
More Rangers in the News
Forest Rangers are in the news as usual. Lynn Day Sr, (former Local 1872
president) was quoted several times in North Country papers on the forest-
endangering dry spell this past summer. So were Rangers Cralg Knicker-
bocker, Don Perryman, Bob Weltz, Lou Cruth, Bill Sussdortf, Bil Houck and
Capt. Ray Wood.
From left: Bayview board members and COs Maurice Barksdale, Ronald
n, Selwyn Belton, Owen McKenzle, Frank Caminiti and Lt. Clarke.
Bayview Honors CO Belfon
Local 2825 commended CO Selwyn Belfon recently. It expressed "deep
appreciation and admiration for the dedication and professional excellence
displayed by the Bayview package room officer.” His "truly outstanding per-
formance under stress, combined with his ability, knowledge and willingness
to be part of the Bayview team is exceptional.
(Continued on Page 15)
"crew boss" of f
two woons in Yellowstone National Park, was the subject ofa Glons Falls
Post-Star feature after they returned. With him were Steven Ovitt, Gre
George, Kelth Roberts, Gary Lee and Houck. Ranger Werner Schwab’
transfer from Warrensburg to lower Washington County was likewise noted in
the Post-Star.
ange
in July. Houck and Ovitt
16, who drowned inthe Schroon River Avg, 1
Assistant Ranger J. Abbott and Rangers Mark Kralovic, Mike Hagadorn,
White, Ovitt and Day were involved in a search and rescue that saved a soldier
injured by an exploding device in mid-October near Bakers Mills.
the body of aboy,
Another Successful Fund Drive at Collins
ce
ful United Way/State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) campaign.
The pledge drive began Sept. 8, 1988, with a kickoff luncheon at the
Bulfalo Aud. Club. Attending were this year's chairman, Carl Jerge, second
vice president of Local 1406; Beverly Wakelee and Ron Nowak, CSEA Local
174 representatives
These representatives then returned to Collins CF to organize the fourth
annual SEFAcampaign The chairman, along with the union repesenaives.
donations trom individual employees. This years! campaign surpassed the
{goal set by $7,000. By the end of the fund-raising activities, more than $17,000
was pledged. The last two SEFA campaigns at Collins have netted nearly
$32,000.
(Continued on Page 15)
Francis etnias Howard Litz ‘and Brian Okc, ene! steward, Frenls
Gagliardi
Dominic J. Mantello has been superintendent since the facility, hen called
Alden Correctional Facility, opened in October 1983."Our emphasis,” he said
“ig on special projects, the SNU, the 12-bed SCU, Special Care Unit, an
isolation ward whose patients include AIDS cases, reception classification of
up to 2,000 inmates annually. We will have an ICP unit within two years.” The
SNU, special needs unit, has 52 beds. Itis the first in New York State and
possibly the first in any State. It has five full-time personnel and participation
by the Office of Mental Hygiene.
includ-
ing a four-year degree trom Medialle College, and five vocational shops—
building maintenance, floor covering, upholstery. drafting and vocational
maintenance —— and we're adding two more. By the end of the year there
will be a family reunion program.
Mantello is proud of the $3-to-4 million work release program and the
innovative TV incentive program. The inmates can buy a 12-inch black and
play
video tapes. They voted to give up package privileges, except for two parcels,
(of 20 pounds of food each, per year. “It cuts down on fights, cuts the yard
population, and also keeps peace in inclement weather,” the superintendent
said
He credits Council 82 “intervention” with helping the facility getting ob-
servation posts on roof towers. The quarter-million-dollar improvement starts
in the spring. There are also two armed towers in place. A $7.5 million ICP
satellite project is going to bid in the spring. ICP is an Intermediate Care
Program unit wherein problem inmates will be housed.
Bayview Honors CO Belfon (from Page 14)
“On Sept. 22, while processing a package mailed to an inmate, CO Belton
became suspicious when he noted a container of talc powder gave indication
of having been tampered with. Acting on his own instinct, he searched the
container and discovered cocaine in a balloon, obviously intended for an
inmate. Your performance in this matter combined with other times you
tion to your profession.” The commendation was signed by COs Barksdale,
Blige, Caminiti, Dublin, McKellar, McKenzie and Remsen.
Director ai “Correction F °olicy
Executive Director Richard J. Bischert addresses the Correction Policy Con
ference Oct.27 at Howard Johnson's
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A surprise rteament party honoring Clarence Martin 8 33-year officer at
Clinton CF, w: Oct. 8 at Ting’s Res Dannemora. Clinton Local
1272 presented rin wih hs pegueceployng ge bit key. The inscrip-
tion reflects the fond sentiments of all his co-workers toward Clarence. Not
shown Is an automatic shotgun (model 870 Remington 20-gauge pump)
bought for him by his fellow COs. As one union official put it, “Clarence not
he has always
"CO Phil Lavigne
organized the ad hoc gift committee. In background is CO Ron LaFountain.
Collins Fund Drive (Continued from Page 14)
The top three canvassers were Correction Officers Carl Jerge and Ron
Schindler and CSEA representative Beverly Wakelee. These three solicitors
accounted for more than 50 per cent of the total funds raised. Other canvassers
who made an outstanding etfor were Theodosia Graham and Phil Peters with
nearly a 100 per cer last years. Thi
the food service department has had 100 per cent employee vartipation tor
three consecutive years. Ron Nowak and Chris Ross contributed relentless
enthusiasm.
‘Area merchants and businesses were also very generous by donating
more than 30 gifts for a raffle. These gifts were awarded at the end of the
campaign to employees who made pledges.
(Of the total amounts pledged, $5,000-plus was directed to the League for
the Handicapped Inc. In Springville. It is a pre-school learning center for
T United
Way agencies.
Woodbourne Local Raises $1,550
Adam Casslack, president of Local 1181, Woodbourne Correctional Faclly,
‘and CO
to Richard Humleker, siete bursa cesoures fr the Sullivan ‘ounty
Cerebral Palsy Diagnostic Center. The money will yward the pur-
chan ot a tape wining pool for the centers residents The:
joney
twas
Beverly Moses Jamison of Bayview. More CP photos in nex! issue.
orgenized by Officer Dole.
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