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( VOL. 24 NO. 8 x Official Publication of Council 82, 82, AFSCME, AFL-clO )( AUGUST 1987) AFL-CIO AUGUST 1987
C82 Wins ‘Offset’ Bill
And 2 Other Major Goals
Stories, Pages 3 and 14
Sheriffs’ unions are in the news in this
month's Enforcer. Here, picket sign tucked
between his knees, President Ron Hoyt of
Albany Co. Sheriff's Department Union Local
775 talks to reporter Maureen McTague Dana
of the Knickerbocker News. Pickeling paid
off and county promised to add more staff.
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Seneca Sheriff Officers Put Best Foot Forward
he Editor
Sgt. Les Hayward of the Seneca County Sheriff's Department demonstrates grip on a Schmeisser
3 submachine gun at the first annual open house hed by that departen. Thousands atlended the event
eneca Gouly Sherif 8.9.10 Waterlo
un 6.7 and story will be found on Pages 8-10.
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Shock Incarceration: We Wanted New Site
@. At
the affect it will have on present employees working at Camps Summit and
Monterey, along with two other newly proposed sites (locations unknown).
|, in writing, the legisla-
ture, that present employees will NOT be displaced by the new program
sppled pressure on the Department of Correction! Services NOT to close
Director's Corner
By Richard J. Bischert
either
reopening with a new program. We also requested the Department NOT use
any of the present existing facilities and to start the shock incarceration
program at a sonia new site, allowing members to voluntarily transer
too eany, therefore It cannot be done.
formal meeting with the discuss
the final program. We expect members of both Camp Monterey and Camp
Summit, along with Camps Local President Robert Patterson, to be fully
the process. i
formed throug)
Pilot Grievance Project
Recent!
‘of Employee Relations, Roger Johnson, Walter Cavanagh, Steve Pageau ‘nd
myselt to discuss the future of the Problem Solving Committee (Pilot Project
Auguat 1
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Social Security Offset and Other Good News
, Council 82
was abo to gat ea lation trough both houses that supports the removal of
Social th
‘Assembly on July 1 11, 1987, at Qa in tpastedby the unanamovs vote ot 139-0.
Once this legislation is sent to the governor's office, he has 10 days to
decide on the bill, (As of July 21, 1987, it had not been sent.) Because of those
time limits itis important for you local leaders and PAC chairmen to again put
Postcards and and sample letters have been sent to every local to be signed and
sent t
before to secure passage. It is also important for you to contact your area
legislators, in both the Senate and Assembly, and ask them to send the gover-
‘or a letter on behalf of your local, encouraging him to sign the bill.
Executive Director Dick Bischert and | have been contacting and meeting
with agency heads and the governors office to explain the importance of this
legislation to our members. Itis time for Governor Cuomoto recognize the job
of the CO in New York State. It is time for us to show him the recognition we
deserve. Let's do it! Send those postards and laters out today. Hopefully,
Social
‘barge’
least another week.
Farewell to Bob Falzone
igh our efforts, next time ut billit will
management training, we concluded the fall schedules. We are reviewing
tor and review of the local committees in operation. It appears some mem-
hats of work for: Personali-
Bob will
and we wish both Bob and his lovely wife Linda well. He will be missed as his
performance on behalf of Council members was above reproach.
Replacing Bob in the western part of the State will be Alch Lesniak,
Council secretary and President of Local 1790, Safety Officers. Rich will be
representing all non-correction groups in the west. Rich has already proven
himself by his previous Union activities and will be an asset to the Council
membership. Congratulations, Rich.
Unresolvable Issue Is Staffing
be to cong ‘on the governor’ signing o hsb
SHTA Retirement Plan
Overall,
needs.
efforts. Keep up the good work.
Welcome Back, Gloria and Jim
Welcome back, Gloria Flood and Jim Kenney. Starting at the September
convention,
loria and Jim were with
the Dime Savings Bank for several years and introduced several programs,
including IRAs and loans, for Council members. When they left the Dime, the
to transfer the SHTA’s into the CO's retirement plan (S 5050 and A 7402)
through both houses. We have now done this for three straight years only to
have it vetoed by Governor Cuomo the last two years. These two veto
1ges—for 1985 and 1986—contains different reasons for the vetoes. In
1985 Governor Cuomo requested the Division of Budget and GOER to “ex-
ployees should be included in the Section 89 plan. | am unaware of whether
this study ever materialized
In 1986, Governor Cuomo’s veto message explained that SHTA’s job
is different than that of a correction officer. He never asked C82, which repre-
That
much for i progr ams wl
fill the gap created by lack of interest of the Dime. More to follow when
both of which have experienced severe tension, stress and pressures on all
there. Proper
in after ine fact will not relieve the pain and suffering. The department's
“money b
bad the a niowing budgetary book worms who hide behind thee desks
within prison for six months when they start employment with the State of
New York. I wonder what thelr recommendations would be then?
Notice to Local Leaders
PLEASE INCLUDE DATE OF HIRE ON ALL BLUE CARDS BEING SENT
TO THE COUNCIL FOR PROCESSING. All blue cards are being cross refer-
enced for dues payments before they are sent to facility payroll offices and
‘Audit and Control. Without the date of hire, the blue card may not be
‘In 1964, You Learned by Asking Questions’
By Richard J. Blschert
Executive Director
Council 82, AFSCME, AFL-CIO
1964at the
Eastern Correctional Facility, | received a physical, was told where to buy a
uniform, and went to work, usually with another officer, and a different officer
‘each day.
uniform shirt, class A hat, pants had to be ordered, and had six months to
‘completely purchase a full uniform.
.! had not received any instructions of how and why a correctional facility
you learned by observing other officers and asking questions.
Most, you relied upon your own maturity for daily y
you were tested daily to your limits.
After a period of time, you were accepted and it was almost a blessing
when another new officer started work. They then focused on him andleft you
alone.
jou received
between the job of anda
wetant He would probably be ‘surrised how similar both these jobs are.
Wha
doomed to have a psychological disorder?
Although this bill has been vetoed twice, we must not give up the fight to
provide a fair retirement plan for our SHTA members. The postcard and letter
‘campaign must be even greater this year and sent directly to the desk of
Governor Cuomo. Every effort must be made to secure his signature. The way !
n
Department of Labor Lay-Offs
As of July 1, 1987, due to tremendous cuts by the federal government, 29
‘Council 82 members from Local 1798 (security officers in the Unemployment
@ lay-off. Through several efforts by this office and Local 1798 President
Today,
protection and contract rights except the disciplinary process. New hires are
covered by 4.6 of the Civil Service Law.
Today's training covers all aspects of the correction field: personal com-
munication, ‘weapons,
and responsibilities of employees, to name a few.
This column was written by invitation for the June issue of the DOCS
Correction Employee. Because it offers insights into the pre-Attica riot
days, ware
proudly reprinting it here.
jeeks at the training acade id then six
woe in correctional facies, working with another officer, learning and
developing skills.
instructions on the training material after work—never while on duty. (During
)
today’s New York State
correction ote isthe most informed, best prepared and skied member of
Staff were very dedicated to the training and most new employees re-
year. one
to cope with the duties require
After the Altica riot in 1972, training officers became more important. The
Department of Correctional Services started satellite academies for all off-
cers, which developed into today's present system of a main Academy at
‘Albany and the opening of Harriman as needed.
Pl f this Department.
Free Legal Services
CALL 1 (800) 548-1160
Aichard J. Blchert
Executive Director
Joveph.Puma James Mann Stephen C.Pageau Thomas ingle Richard Lesniak
Vice President Associate Director Traasurer——_‘Secrolay
Executive Board
John Brooks Dennis Midéaugh
Chares Cembarri John ppol Robert Paterson
u chard Petter
uy Seeteat
bert Satery
id Martin
Warren MeMillan Richard Walikas
eve Winer
aniel Grinnage
‘Abraham Andrews,
Peter Killian
Ronald Russel
Charles R. Booth
From the President
By Joseph P. Puma
Council 82 President
OER, the
donee member. We had also, along with PEF, lobbed on securing our
positions at The AFL-CIO
its lobbying efforts in Mashington to receive supplemental funding for the
programs previously cut.
All these attempts seemed futile until about 12 noon on June 30, 1987,
-olfs would not happen on July 1. Because of the possibility of cong
sional budget action, both the House and the Senate were considering the
Supplemental funding necessary to retain 68 permanent emloyees,
This funding is now in place to carry the Council 82 members through
September 1987. ly fors someotourn
information we will report it to you. Tinga cin is that no Council 82
inanother suitable
job title.
meyer
Adirondack Scholarship Winner
Local 888,
tonal Facility, presents a Council 82 $650 scholarship to Paula Reandeau,
sraduato of Tupper Lake High School. Her father, PaulRaandeau, san otic
Whitford.
Collins CF Honors Vietnam Vets
July 3to31 Vietnam
ity prisor
The event was heid in conjunction with the National Homecoming
‘and the sounding of “Taps” will serve to commemorate the unveiling of @
plaque set on facility grounds. Dignitaries from the state
Vol. 24, No. 8 Council 2 Enforcer August 1987
ullding, 61 Colvin Avenue, Albany, N.Y, 12206 (618) 489-8424
legislature, the Department of Correctional Services, and the U.S. Congress
ited.
ihe
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
Inc., donated
New York). A ceremony marking the
9t dogs, hamburger and
donation was held at Wol truck
é Ghicken legs wes used for on-site feeding forthe elderly and for children attending ‘member program
i Fromlett. Sgt.
: 0; Local Food Bank; Lee
Roland. Martin, president of Local 1
Lussi tions manager for Albany are
Burrell and Martin help load cartons of food onto the delivery truck heading tor Food Bank
~~ Capital Pollce
Help Albany
Food Bank
‘Sgt. Martin and Officer Burrell awaiting moment on TV.
They were Interviewed and photographed by dally
newspaper and local television journalists.
esr
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COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
* Round- p of
Personal Notes
Pete Killian Re-elected in Auburn
Peter Killlan has been re-clected president of Auburn Police Union, Local
195, for a sixth consecutive term. He began in April 1976. Killian is a 30-year
veteran of the Auburn Police Dept., and was highly instrumental in the union
9 burnin 1968. oftheLaw
Enforcement Policy Committee and is a trustee on Council 82's Executive
Board. He is also a trustee on the Auburn Area Labor Council, AFL-CIO.
The fact that Killian ran unopposed stresses the fact that the membership
greatly appreciates the leadership that Peter has shown in a time when the
‘Auburn Police Local has had to constantly battle with the city which has been
causing Local 195
and Council 82 to battle the city again and again in grievance hearings and
arbitration hearings. Also elected were Gary Glannotta, vice president; Kurt
Rickard, secretary; and William Cadwallader for a filth consecutive term as
treasurer.
Lashway Has One-Man Show
‘Jack Lashway of Pleasant Valley has opened a new showing of his art at
the Uihlein Mercy Center, Lake Placid. It will run through Aug. 16 from 10106
daily. More than 50 of Lashway’s works will be displayed. Jack is a recently
retired CO from Green Haven. He was born in Plattsburgh. He dedicated this
show to his father, Henry D. Lashway. also a correction officer, who died
recently. ‘
Wende Pistol Team Hits Hard
Recently the Wende Correctional Facility pistol team competed in the
Western New York Police Pistol League tournament. This league consists of 18
different law enforcement teams. Wende's team took second place in the
‘overall tournament, and first place in the handicap match. The shooters that
‘competedin his tournament were—Capt. R, Carine, Co-captain J. Blackmore,
R. Forman, T. Wizorek, J. Sitek, C. Anderson, and Sgt. H. Swander, D. Palmer,
G. Brumbaugh, T. Tumiel, and K. LaBombard. Half of these shooters also
competed in a PPC tournament and took home second place. Good shooting
guys! —dim Allison
Pete Killian of Auburn Police Union
Correspondence Corps “1 —
Successful Health Fair at Orleans
Despite the inclement weather June at Orleans Cor-
rectional Facility, Employee Assistance Program Coordi-
ators Carl Jamele and Tom Totaro conducted a very suc-
York, avery informative organization dedicated to helping
and educating everyone about AIDS. There is a hotline
available in Buttalo, 881-2437, or the statewide toll-free
number 1 (800) 462-1884
Rush Hall, asubstance and chemical abuse rehab cen-
ter out of Butfato, talked to people and handed out litera~
ture covering drug and alcohol abuse. Another important
problem covered was anorexia/nervosa.
Red Cross was also there with various health-related
information.
the Red Cross couldn't thank us enough. Our EAP coord
Re- y cal 195 ({romleft): K. 0.
Cadwallader, treasurer, and Gary Glannotta, vice president
for being so generous.
Central
tion on money management problems. A local ambulance was on display for
Pp a sure, the
New York State Police “Convincer.” No, not a.957 magnum, but a device to
demonstrate a simulated vehicle collision at just under 10 mph into a non-
moveable object. It certainly made a believer out of me, Strap yourself in
sometime, it ¥ pe jh We
plan to reschedule some of the postponed organizations at a future date
—Gene Emy
Correspondence Corps
(Continued on Page 12)
Fought Valiant Campaign in West
ix correction officers from Collins Local 1406 hit the campaign tral
for Gloria Bilotta who lost by @ scant 500 votes in a 20,500-ballot
felt, top) Sam Nasca, Sue Wilson, Dan Kullgowski (Local 1406 presi-
dent), Marty (tront) Rich
inda Del
left) Warren McMillan, president of Local 152, Green
E, Bennett,
‘ident of the Dutchess County Labor Council; John M. Kennedy, counsel to Assemblyman S
member .
land; William Schatfroth, pr
id
L president of Local 1264, Coxsackle
to Stephen Si
District; Joe Kre
‘This view shows the vastness of the back (main) yard. It Is more than 300 yards from the five-story rear tower,
Posing at the console in Housing Unit Care (trom left) CO Kenneth Macka)
L K
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manned 24 hours a day, to some points.
‘Simmons, former president at Eastern CF, and CO Phil Marks.
‘At Housing Unit B console are {rom lett) Jim Wohlrab, now a sergeant at
Altica; Bobby Joe Laboy, Local secretary; CO Barry Marshall,
Dana Al
CO Paul VanRliper, shop steward; CO Mickey Carroll, executive board.
ascclearly
August 1987 COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
wangunk
‘State of the Ar!
W's been described as “state of the art” and “unique.” Our correction
officers agree with those statements. But, they quickly point out, itis also
aged timing and risky inmate traffic.
Shawangunk Correctional Facility, right across the road from Wallkill
Correctional Facility in the rural rolling hills of Ulster County, was called “the
first ofits kind and the last of its kind” by Commissioner Thomas A. Coughlin It
at official opening ceremonies in April. “Its design is unique,” he explained.
because its architects were competing with many others across the nation for
prestige in th \g boom years. With
blueprints, or “cookie cutter” designs, being employed, there will be less and
less demand for specialized facilities ike Shawangunk.
Some of the problems were articulated by Correction Officer Ken Mackay
of Tillson. He is president of Local 3276. “It is a maximum jail designed for
minimum movement. They're running maximum programs with maximum
movement. All of the corridors go around housing and join in the middle. Each
lIblockis identical
within each wurunits, each with
We don't have enough control over contraband because of too much
Hat whenat!
p.m. all the units come together, with traffic crisscrossing madly at “Times
Square, thenomenctatureborowod om Ate’ famous hub (Asmaller hub
iscalled Ci lock at atime, We
need two officers at the console; we usually have one. There are only 19
officers on the night shift. "Some officers work seven or eight duties in one
shift shifts each. There
are too many contingency posts and too many miscellaneous.” The use of
overtime could be more judicious, officers said
CO Bobby Jo Laboy, secre 0 of the local, stresses the need for a long-
nit
nit).
Resolution Committee, She bid for the CSU job in May 1986 and it is stil
awaiting Central Office approval. In the meantime, she is in limbo . . . and
miscellaneous
There have been no escape attempts. The master control center is called
the “most sophisticated in the United States” by Commissioner Coughlin.
Some critical doors can be opened only manually. Recently there was along
overdue” lockdown and mass frisk. Two weapons were found.
It seemed one problem area had been put right. Sgt. Dana Aidala was
assigned to"turn around’ a dangerous situation in SHU (special housing unit).
[At the time of my visit he said, “Because of professional demeanor, we no
longer have trouble moving inmates. This used to be called the House of
Horrors. The instigator of the trouble at Great Meadow, who had been trans-
ferred here, had to be moved out of SHU after a week because they needed the
space for even more dangerous felons, "Now," said the sergeant, the officers
are proud to come to work here. Assaults on officers have dropped dramati-
cally. We were No. 1 inthe state in October (1986). At the turn of the year, we
had about 15 assaults a month. Now, we had only two in February, and no
incident since then.”
nd for personal
reasons, Aidala switched jobs. Since then things have gotten worse. Three
weeks ago five officers were hurt in an incident. This is now, again, an area
subject to union grievances.
There are §44 inmates—exactly the number of beds—with 24 in SHU
(eight of them protective custowy) and eight in the infirmary. The day of my
jouncil 82
represents 245 COs i are females), 20 sergeants and 10 Tewtenants There
are 241 civilian employees.
The first Jan. 17, 1986. the joi I didn't
get astrong impression of “family” here, but "the union is pretty much organ-
kos, especially the last six months,” Mackay said. One of his fliow oficers
aid,"
doing a good jb.
more satistac-
torily.” Mackay said. “(Superintendent) Lou Mann is open minded. We have
Pp
ccies with the other major unions. Our demonstration (the statewide picketing
in March) was a big success. The union local felt it made a favorable impact.
’ Prison Needs More Work
Sgt. Mary Harper checks some paperwork at her desk in'“Times Square,” the
hub of the prison, just before the deluge of inmate trattic at 1 p.m.
CO Patrick Turso, treasurer of Local 3276, Shawangunk, confers with CO
Kenneth Mackay. president of the Council 82 union local
About 50 percent ofthe membership acl I etimated 35 per cot
ant if ‘orty-tive per
cent ofthe officers have less than two years on the job, nonightol alts
very efficient workforce.
Work is beginning on an addition to the existing Quality of Working Lite
Activity Center and recreation area at Wallkill It will be a joint—better make
that shared—operation for the sister facilities. In a recent softball game,
‘Shawangunk COs beat the supervisors 14 to 7.
Union officers besides Mackey and Laboy are Jose Laboy, vice presi-
dent; Patrick Turso, treasurer; Mickey Carroll and Joe Pangia, executive
board; Seth Tyndall, Bruce Allen and Neil Fredericks, trustees; Ernie Stevens,
Brad Roush, Brian Richardson, John Hoefling, Bernie Phaneuf, Jan Swin-
bourne and Paul Van Riper, stewards.
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Seneca County
Sheriffs Union
Hosts 2,000
At Open House
Story, More Photos, Page 10
00.
Water
Stop DWI Program,
Tw correction officers cone athe mind ; : ponayne
y0 correction officers confer at the main desk for the Seneca Cx oe trays gui
They are CO Mike Cleere (left) and CO Paul Whitcomb, county al. a
H Marco Rea, a
° dog hand
man being subdued by carina’
strates pa
sit Joe Alongi demonsia
Deputy Strained German sheph
trolling with
Sheriff Thomas J. Cleere is interviewed by WSFW, Seneca Falls-Waterloo, outside the
jail. The reporter (with microphone) is Greg Cotterill. Village park is in background, Dispatcher Mary LeClair at work in the communications room.
SUES
August 1987
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_peaneRTENRRENRRTEN IE EON
Sergeant Investigator Brian L. Hubbs explains scientific investigative tech-
‘niques to a group of visitors at the Seneca County Sheriffs open house.
McGrutt’s balloons say "AFSCME Council 62." They're big hit with tots. In Bethlehem Police Offers Win High Medals :
background is LARC (Light Amphibious Rescue Craft) used on two lakes. Two Council 82 members in the Bethlehem Police Department were presented withthe Meritorious Service Award recently in
ibbon and
Cerificate tor twice preventing a man from ‘umping off the Normanskill Brie May 23, He was finaly temoved to opt District
Ofti
Currie, Otti icerL ‘own of :
Befhlchem:The union hosted a receplion for members and guests at the Fiesta restaurant ater the awards program.
June 4 Posing for thelr
both of Local 3046, Jim Hartson, Gina Norton, instructor
Roger Joh Martin J rit
AFSCME, Bruce Dominie, Carol Oehlbeck (Adirondack EAP coordinator) and Dick Whitford, president of Adirondack Local 866. All of the
‘conferees except Berger and Carswell were from Local 866. Participants thought the program was well worth the time invested,
Saranac Lake Stress Seminar
Council 82 a
(iromiett,
(lett) and Deputy Sheriff Brian Rickerson.
Local 975, Seneca County Sheriffs Department, hosted about 2,000 vis-
itors to its first open house May 1 and 2 in Waterloo. Council 82 represents 42
employees, from investigators to cooks, and including all nine road deputies,
A show-
ing a pretty good percentage of equal employment
i While officers feel they need four more deputies for patrol—and a higher
wage scale to bring them up to surrounding law enforcement units—they
generally have a great deal of pride in this very professional operation under
Sheriff Thomas J. Cleere, Seneca County has 26 vehicles plus watercraft for its
57 miles of shoreline (lakes Seneca and Cayuga). the second biggest in the
state (Suffolk has more)
They have a dive team and a modern CID (criminal investigation division)
fey had 34
of my visit. A total of 522 were housed in 1985.
eee Last year, officers made 2.914 vehicle and traffic arrests and investigated
529 accidents involving four fatalities, 160 injuries and 365 instances of prop:
erty damage. They also processed about 2,000 other incidents.
Corrections Sergeant Joseph Kowalchuk (foreground) is flanked by union
kame Beverly Miller and union secretary Teri L. Durso. Millers a full-time
Catherine Franklin teed. ageoy discansion man nl ov, Pariejpants Carat Oe hbch and Dick Whitford tending to business. In the
" ground are Jim Hartson and Gina Norten of Adirondack CF.
=CRB in Waterio as parttime correction officers,
Funding for pr
nena
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ge
Page 12
(Continued from Page 5)
: a Says sss
Environmental Conservation Police Officers piloted the judges boat during the
f Lt
Falzone Honored on Retirement
J.Bischer (left)
im the Council 82 field staff. The staff representative
he former Monroe County Deputy Sheriffs __
service. As spokesman for Local ~~
law enforcement policy
Paul Bernstein, supervisor, both of Zone 420, Region 4.
latter's retirement fror
received a plaque commending 1
Union president for his long and dedicated
1964, Falzone was active for many years in Council
(See
Linda will be moving from Rochester to Florida in the very near future,
Bischert's column, Page 2.)
The Quality of ofcilly i
ue presented by the state and Council 82, are ({rom ett) CO Joh Si hn
‘administration; Ludwig Kleinschmidt, Tor WL; CO Michael Boot spat pescen‘olite local and inthe
The opening featured all-day tours, with shuttle buses runnin 3! trevor he
, ato the woodland Activity
faclity hosted a community services and employee relations day in the oor nam Gener seting rom nent geen Conunetion wih ne event ine
Watertown Celebrates Opening of QWL Center
mel.t ips
pie 5 J
‘Another person convinced. CO Anthony W. Doly of Orleans CF steps olf the State
Police "Convincer,” a sled-lype devise used to simulate a vehicle running Into a
_, stationary object at ust less than 10 mph,
Chet LaDuke, president of the field staff representatives’ bargaining unit for i as Wil har ship
Council 82, wishes ro neewel toting calleague Boo Falzone (left). Tiffany Jaynes Wins Camips Scholar slap
rs git (center) iTbeg. The farewell Tiffany Jaynes was recently presented the $650 colege scholarship
party was held July 22 in the Italian-American Community Center in Albany. trom Local 1876, Camp Correction Officers. Presenting the award
(lett) is CO Ray Marks, Local 1876 chiel steward at Camp Monterey
At thd M
DONT ;
ATTEND UNION MEETINGS!
jown Activity
vents. The
ne directed mu
‘some of the features:
impressive. C
ing’s cons!
1. some trees Ma
as ri y
New patrol boats for NYS Park Police and EnCon Police were recently dedicated in ceremonies at he PR direct in y
, rector Chu x ware diane set
retary of Local 102, rom Taconle Couette po t’k Beath aks about C82 tre legal serch iy center 1 a rel eth scenic beauty
legal services at thi acious Acti¥® saved 10
e The 5 more were
any
tu
the informati
ion fair in the
Prison gy
cleared, but ™
Ri d
Chris Craft naa
nasium,
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Legislative Report
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Session Ends With Passage of Offset Bill
Offset Passes!
We did it! We all worked for itand we got it! The Social Security offset bill
has passed both houses and at press time is awaiting action by Governor
Cuomo. Weser
By Kathy McCormack
Cowl 82
Lsisletive Director
\
@)
convicted of non-violent crimes would be sent to Camp Summit and Camp
Monterey. Another 500 will sent to two new shock incarceration camps to be
located in the Town of Moriah, Essex County, and the Town of Butler or
Wolcott in Wayne County.
August 1987
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
On the Local Front
Regine L. Alford has been elected president of Local 3901, Kirby Forensic
Wards Island, June 17 by
Jose Cast
4J. Young, secretary; V. Gibbons, treasurer; Wilber G. Midyette, Wilber Perkins
‘and Mary Rogers, executive board; David Alexander and Mae West Durant,
trustees.
re-elected president of Local 1041, Eastern
New York Correctional Facility, Napanoch. Tim Miller was elected vice presi-
dent; Bonnle Wrage, secretary; John Stanforth, treasurer; Edward Albright,
byRonLamanto,
in Gowanda. Local 1406 also elected Paul Langdon as executive vice presi-
dent. Carl Jerge was chosen second vice president. Shirley Schindler was
re-elected secretary. All were unopposed.
Sal Aromola was elected Jake A d
Nell Stelnbaugh, executive board; Monty Sticek and Al Viterna, trustees. A
61. Rich Taczkowskl and Kirk Stitzel, whose jobs of corresponding secretary
The bill literally puts ier tion offi
This bill represents a major victory in the State Legislature for al of us
The bill that would transfer the security hospital treatment assistants
{SHTAs) into the correction officers retirement plan has also passed both
houses!
Right now, all our efforts must be concentrated on the governor's office.
i Please
get those letters and postcards signed, stamped and sent to the Governor's
toe
by the governor. Basically, the bill requires state employees who earn more
than $30,000 a year or who hold policy making positions to file detailed
|, did not run for any offices.
(4) 1p to 2,000 inmat
release. This is the most controversial piece of this legislation.
(5) AlDS—three pieces of legislation dealing with AIDS were under con-
sideration and did not pass this session.
VanScoy
; Serge » Kevin Rosa.
Shop stewards are Harry Budd, Larry Weeden, Ron Hunlock, Ed Kuhnel,
Mike Cooper, Pat Zanelll ‘Larry Conkil Pe
Laudicl
Larry Hertle, Mike
(a) (A. 8351). A
of AIDS. The course will be provided by the AIDS institute, not
DOCS, at each facility.
The department will institute procedures to inform and provide all
personnel with the means by which to avoid infection. These proce-
dures will include the use of protective clothing and appropriate
procedures in the use of such clothing,
May 15, 1989. The bill also requires localities to develop their own financial
disclosure provisions by 1991. The bill provides a request for a waiver from
Council 82 will be
filing 1
(b) 8327)
tate inmates. (
trips.) This hospital would not only deal with AIDS patients, but
ar none of our
making and, therefore, should not be required to file.
y pi
tal De
Bob Curry.
al 1333,
tional Facility. He succeeds Jeff Schiffer. Angelo Allesandro was voted first
vice president; Mark Montanari, second vice president; Dannie Castricone,
third je Mayor,
secretary; “Beet” Bevilacqua, treasurer; Bruce Flagler, chief steward;
Collins has 343 COs, 333 of them in good standing. COs BIll O'Brien and
‘Sam Nasca co-chaired the election committee.
Look, Gov. Cuomo—1,000 Empty Prison Cells
Gov. Mario Cuomo has never adequately explained why he closed the
Long Island Correctional Facility in Brentwood two years ago.
|; RO}
Bright, Gene Erny and John Metzler, the.
year trustee; Lawrence Flynn, two-year trustee; Tom Kwlatkowskl, one-year
trustee. Shift stewards are Doug Noga, Tom Totaro, John Rafferty, Gary
Lamar, William Mangan and Mark Cordes.
by a teaching hospital or an independent medical institution li- > | DON'T MISFIRE:
censed by the state. bi WITH A COLT
‘ion The site being discussed is the Rome Developmental Center. Both
Prison Expansio the Mayor of Rome and Senator Donovan (R-Utica) are supportive scags DO
; of the proposal NOT MAKE
ing, The newest idea is incarceration pro- () 8356). iNinena an il QUALITY PRODUCTS
gram. this prog twoof hospital, hospice or other suitable housing accommodation.
ly desigt
of the officers currently working at these two camps will be laid off.
‘The 1987-88 budget appropriated funds for the construction of two new
700 bed medium-security facilities to be built at sites in Moravia (Cayuga
County) and Malone (Franklin County), These facilities will be on line by
March 1988. Funds were also provided to staff a 100-bed addition to Bedford
Hills,
‘Since the budget passed in April, the state has realized that itis almost
' i from 17 facilities
housing 13,000 inmates in 1970 to 50 facilities housing 40,000 inmates as of
April 1, 1987.
8,000 inmates over the next two years. Currently, the prison system is operat-
ing at 109 per cent of capacity.
and its
q
is terminally ill and will be amended.
(4) AIDS Testing (A. 3900). This bill would require AIDS testing of all
inmates.
end result, What do you do when you find out that one-fourth of the
population tests positive?
Legislative Report (Continued from Page 14)
Tier Ill, agroup
of deputy sheriffs would have had an early retirement plan.
This bill represents a new approach to the deputy sheriffs’ dilemma. The
puty
of sheriffs in the police and fire retirement system. It doesn't
mandate it. Monroe County has taken a fresh approach. The Council will be
20-Year Half-Pay for Correction Officers
ifany of the above bills the floor, this bill will t
amendment.
Postcard Campaign Update: Honor Roll He
Local Number of Cards Mailed
Orleans—1333 215 handwritten letters
150 cards sent
116 handwritten letters to
‘Assemblyman Weprin, Bravo!
deal with the crisis.
impact upon local government, by authorizing the development of 4,800 new
prison beds, partially financed through the New York State Urban Develop
lity, expanding
temporary release, increasing reimbursement for housing local inmates and
instituting a shock incarceration program. Earned eligibility permits persons
program and to earn parole release if they successfully complete their pro-
gram.
the enhanced prepared release programming effort approved in the 1987-86
budget. In addition, certain young inmates will benefit from a special six-
vided to carefully selected inmates committed to the state Department of
t high
Great 79 600!!
Coxsackie—1264 321
Green Haven—152 $75
Bedford Hills—1265 200
Sing Sing—1413 420
Otisville—2967 300
Lincoin—1996 150
Sullivan—591 250
Watertown—1548 210
Woodbourne—1151 322
Hudson—738 280
Honor Roll Corrections
mistakenly listed Altona and Hudson on both the
structured routine of discipline, exercise, work and rehabilitation therapy is
citizens. (They hope this works.)
The plan calls for:
(1) The purchase of a British troop barge for use as a 700-bed medium
i . There is
Last month's
con the honor roll only. Likewise Hudson; with 280 cards sent in. Others who
should have been on the honor roll include:
Woodbourne, Sullivan, Watertown, Otisville, Fulton-Edgecomb-Lincoln,
Bedford Hills and Sing Sing. Their totals are shown in the honor roll above.
shi 1k, ficers, sent in
y facility. T
no agreement on the site.
(2) The construction of two medium-security facilities Upstate, One will
rect y
350 cards (not vice versa as reported).
Monroe County Deputy Sheriff 25-Year Half-Pay Bill
The other will house 700 inmates and will be built in the Town of Marcy in
Oneida County, near Mid-State.
lature, becauseit
(Continued on Page 15)
Forthe
session, the cost will be $26 million annually.
Suffolk County Legislator Race
Jim Scorzelli, vice president of Local 1790, is running for a seat on the
Suffolk County Legislature, He has been endorsed by Council 62. We will be
preparing an election plan to ensure this safety officer's victory on election
day.
Pension Supplementation
Pension supplementation legislation has passed. The following percen-
tage will be used for each calendar year of retirement.
Catena yuro C*rerenetPeceniae
fetirement Percentage ter {11.0} 200
1982 18 1970 [27.0] 31.8
1981 24 1969 [31.0] 30.8
1980 4a 1968 [90.3] 51.6
1979 [6.0] 66 1967 [47.8] 68.2
1978 [60] 9.1 1966 [54.9] 80.7
1977 {6.0} 11.3 1965 [61.1] 96.4
1976 {6.0} 134 1 (o7.1] 111.4
1975 {7.0} 156 1963 {71.6} 126.3
1974 (8.0) 189 1962 [77.1] 144.2
1973 (9.0) 23.4 1961 [81.5] 165.2
1972 {10.0} 26.7 1960 86.8) 189.2
Now,
ity, Cuomo needs to give New Yorkers @ good reason why he allows the
1,000-bed prison to remain unused.
‘The state is currently completing a $650 million, 10,200-bed prison con-
struction program begun in 1983. But even so, New York still will be 4,500
prison beds short by next spring unless some inmates are released prema-
identity an existing state facility that could be converted into a 1,000-cell
prison
‘The vacant prison in Brentwood, in which the state has invested $19
million for renovation, fits that description precisely and ought to become @
and legislative leaders.
So far Cuomo has said that reopening Brentwood, which he closed in
fulfillment of a campaign pledge to area voters, is not an option. Instead,
c
9
h
9h But it won't
lem. In addition to the overcrowding in the state prisons, there are now 1,300
convicted criminals in jammed county jails across the state, unable to be
moved to state prisons that are already too crowded to absorb them.
This is the kind of potentially explosive situation that led to the Attica
prison riotin 1971, it
t Ossi
11 days after Cuomo became governor in 1983.
Atthattime,
much higher
The governor y pening
the prison in Brentwood.
New Concept in Financial Planning
in financial planning
Gloria D. Flood and James B. Kenney are the principals of the York
your fit ;
Securities and Exchange Commission as stockbrokers and investment advi-
sors, offer professional financial planning. They are agents of the Equitable
Life Assurance Society of the United States.
The York Financial Group can provide through the payroll deduction
ete program for . 19 term, whole life and
family; all in either a fixed term, variable life, universal life or incentive life.
Retirement accounts such as IRAs and Keoghs through vehicles such as @
Certiticate of deposit or in an annuity or mutual fund.
Y medical
planning.
‘The York Financial Group will also arrange for home mortgages at dis-
counted rates and home improvement loans.
For those interested in investing “in the market,” they offer government
obligations, equity and debt securities and limited partnerships.
have a booth at
pick up brochures describing the vast services available to all Council 62
members. York's motto is “dedicated to creation, growth and preservation of
capital
EBS GE ET
Page 16
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER —
August 1987
Letters to the Editor
Let's Get Brentwood Reopened
Dear President Puma:
Thanks to 6,000 Correction Officers
Dear Friends:
the Assembly C . | apologize for
dues checkoff, ! would like t
Long Island Correctional Facility reopened. | am currently assigned to Cox-
sackie and often get together with other officers from here and Greene who
ask ' 1 Lon
Island newspaper, which constantly asks the same question (see reprint on
Page 15)
While | am aware that Cuomo made a campaign pledge, why must we be
penalized with overcrowded conditions and understaffed facilities? How can
‘one of you personally, but unfortunately | don’t have the
resources available to answer the thousands of letters | have received.
In response to the nearly 6,000
Council members who contacted
my office, | want to let you know that
| was a prime sponsor with Assem-
blyman Joe Lentol of A.2630 which
removes the Social Security offset
provision from the Tier Il! pension
system. We pushed very hard for this
facilities when there is a 1,000-bed facility standing idle on Long Island? How
tax
can y
wasted? Why doesn't the union go to the newspapers and underscore these
problems?
in the state. Is it any wonder when jails close to our homes are closed because
a politician makes a campaign promise? When we can not take @ PL day
1
gt
above as soon as possible. Your attention is appreciated. Yours truly,
Michael McGuinness, Correction Officer
Coxsackie Local 1264
legislat inits pas-
‘sage and a long-sought victory for
Council 82. As a result, Council
members will now receive the same
benefits as those received by other
public employees. We expect the
Governor to sign this into law in the
‘near future.
| also Investigated the level of cor-
rection officer staffing and devel-
oped and urged passage of many
proposals that will increase the
Editor's note: The union's We
for 1g y
80. We have said so on the air, on television and in print.
Sounding Off
Dear Chuck:
For the third consecutive year, the Department of Correctional Services is
duce prison
State during this legislative:
‘To better understand the workings:
of the correctional system and the
needs of staff, | have visited many
correctional facilities, Including Arthur Kill, Attica, Green Haven, Fishkil,
Mount McGregor, Greene and Coxsackie. In addition | have established a
your
In this
lon.
Dan Feldman
meeting you! this
it Ofparticu-
but,
gives morale. |, as well as many of my fellow officers
Facility, enjoy competing in the different events offered and have practiced
many long, hard hours. About two weeks before the Olympics start, our
superintendent issued a memo making available ample time-off for those
involved. partici
pate. WOW, THAT’ Ti Here ti
been told that all time-off requests are denied. All that practice; all that time;
and, in some cases, all that money. To make matters worse, it is beyond the
deadline for receiving a refund. It took alot of hard work on our part to get o1
contact me at any time, Sincerely,
—Dan (Daniel Feldman)
Member of NYS Assembly (D-Brooklyn)
No Guarantee Casual Contact Doesn't Pass AIDS
Editor:
ur
facility accredited you needed us. Now y us
holding the bag.
—Gone R. Schulthels, Correction Otticer
Local 2691, Greene Correctional Facility
Thanks for Quiz (July Enforcer).
1
the quiz which are, at the very least, misleading, if not outright lies. For
instance, the centers for disease control do not guarantee that spitting, toilets
or shaking hands are safe.
To be more precise, these centers merely state that they don't know of any
SEES
a a
Ses
Ae
ui
Proposal For Statewide Memorial Fund
To Chuck Booth:
After the recent death of brother officer David W. Stanton of Orleans Correc-
tional F L
policy for: itewide memorial fund in the unfortun
any brother or sister member.
vent of the death of
a or another
mittee,
cases. You will
toknow. 357 magnum,
Granted, itis not a socially acceptable solution, but social acceptability was
‘not part of this criteria. Please don't use misleading information.
Ed Frawley, Correction Officer
Local 1240 (since January 1959)
Jardine Expresses Thanks to Council 82 Members
Dear Chuck:
the central fund, with the proceeds to be turned over to the family of the
deceased. In addition to a tribute to the deceased, this would establish a
benefit for the future of deceased members children, families, etc.
{In addition, another brother related the difficulties spouses and other family
trying it
called our department requesting an auto, homeowners, or renters insurance
‘quote, We appreciate their patience during the insurance program transition.
Since the first week in May when Jardines assumed responsibility for the
h ved an
ensions,
benefits. Suggestions included an information packet. In brotherhood,
Sharon S, Marshall, CO and Steward
Local 923, Albion CF
Editor's note: Executive Director Richard J. Bischert has just completed pro-
igned for
‘address. It is free to all members in good standing and will solve @ lot of the
problems that can arrive in tragic circumstances. As for a fund, we welcome
‘suggestions from members who can write to us, or to you at Albion CF, 3595
State Schoo! Road, Albion, NY 14411.
quotes. In fact, over the past nine weeks, we have received more than 2,500
quote requests. We have therefore processed an average of almost 300 calls
er week, or 60 calls per day.
pay Jardines ha
passed, we're sure you'll find it much easier to contact us. We are available to
help you obtain the most comprehensive auto, homeowners, and/or renters
insurance at the best price. Please feel free to call us toll-free at 1-800-883-
6220, and ask for Operator 82, Sincerely,
The Telemarketing Department
Jardine Emett & Chandler East Inc.
