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VOL. 25 NO. 9 Official Publication of Council 82, AFSCME, AFL-CIO SEPTEMBER 1988
Contingency Post Breakthrough
By RICHARD J. BISCHERT
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Executive Director
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A Sign of Respect
Executive Director Richard J. Bischert heads for his fourth convention as chiet administrator
of the union, He has be , ms hen ‘
in 1969.H Councit 82's . Y
headquarters. The late Hollis V. Chase was executive director, president and holder of many (Continued on Page 2)
other top offices during his distinguished union career.
Page2 COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
_September 1989
Major Gains on Contingencies
(Continued from Page 1)
prospectively and can quality for this modified staffing program when their
man days reach 208
in six
months. Itis our hops moditic
On July 21, 1988, |
receiving a copy other pot pan rom reanageront and they should review
8 stalin review foreach acity with the epainent Nor AUD Sand 4, 1988
person to assist local unions in this start-up period. The meeting vont quite
smoothly with two exceptions. Two locals felt the contingent post issue was
‘not a problem at their facility. Upon review, both locals accepted the program
change. The hardest part of these meetings was deciding what duties and
functions could be incorporated, consolidated or eliminated.
plan, it must
have duties and functions for ful-eight hour period and only te local union
leadership and facility management could decide such issues. What we did
very successful
upon 210 man days worked including their overtime allotment. Contingent
poss were created
dail e
tace-at for Temoving contingent posts was increasing the numberof miscel-
laneous assigned jobs. That averages out at six in most facilities. Some exam-
Director’s Corner
By Richard J. Bischert
Executive Director
make this work. At the start of a shift, vacancies for that tour will be filled from
those miscellaneous assignments on that shift. If, after those assignments,
vacancies still occur, overtime will be hired. No jobs will be closed. Jobs will
only be closed if no function exists, the same as before.
Because
of this restraint,
reduction in plot plan approved positions or changes in any present labor/
tion,
S, vaci
‘outs, Swapping privileges may be suspended for employees who have been
Issued a notice of discipline for attendance related misconduct. Everyone's
goal is to impr ed at all facilities, especially those below
209 man days, and to remove their contingent posts.
1
Asinallnew
programs, there may be unforeseen problems. Should the need arise, contact
September 1988
COUNCIL 62 ENFORCER Page 3
Welcome to Our 20th Convention
in Union-
dale ton Sep, ‘i trough Sep 13, "ome Wate ha Coe
Council
82, AFSCME, AFL-CIO,
seeing all of our
to meet 1988,
' this year’s convention
that some locals were either forced into not attending or are sending fewer
deleg
York State
ver, by having this y
lew y
New York. A commitment was made several years ago to our members in the
From the President
By Joseph P. Puma
Council 82 President
lew
‘now being fulfilled. | am sure that they will show us a good time.
This year’s convention has an extra added attraction in that it includes a
Janet Kail, 10 hi 8
in negotiati 1d with Health Insurance Committee meetings. It is a good
Letters to the Editor
Falzone, Lesniak Praised
Dear Mr. Bischert
opportunity for our
ance field across the nation, since the rise in health insurance costs is cer-
tainly anational impact on us the
delegates to take advantage of this workshop
With all this in mind, | am certainly looking forward to the Twentieth
‘Annual Council 82 Convention
Coxsackie Hostage Situation
Representa-
June 198: was
correction policy chairman, but never have | been through a worse situation
ples are: dade a total of f Council 82 for assistance. me in my recent arbitration proceedings. They exhibited initiative, technical than Aug. 1 and 2, 1988.
‘Atca—19 contingent posts removed-add a total of six miscellaneous 4
posts senn One tn einer, i he it program fails, there will be a return to te adeptness, sound judgement and comprehensive knowledge in the applica On Aug. 1,1 was noid that thee wore ve hostages than atthe
? And,
(us posts;
Franklin—62 contingent posts removed—add a total of six miscellane-
ous posts;
miscellane-
us posts;
19 contingent
ous posts;
use of
review will be conducted and: contingent posts may be reinstated. tin all ot
our best interest to eliminate contingent posts. It is our desire to have this
program in place by Sept. 1, 1988.
AIDS and Confidentiality
needs and functions,
decided on what shift hese miscalianeous jobs were needed. Usually there
of the NYS Department of Health. It is our intent to address the present
In many cases, it was decided that a "various various" was needed from this
group of miscellaneous
All contract and bidding rights were protected and all jobs will be bid by
shift and assigned daily. The Department has committed the resources to
Bruce Clegg of Hartwick has been elected president of Otsego County
Sheriffs Dept. Local 3283, succeeding William Ballin, Ricky Yerdon of Cherry
Valley was elected vice president, succeeding Chris Lehenbauer. Secretary
Hank Sheldon of Cooperstown and Treasurer Bart Barown of Milford were
re-elected.
Jose Laboy of Wallkill has been elected president of Local 3276, Shawan-
gunk Correctional Facility, He succeeds Ken Mackay. Paul VanRiper of
in health care units. We believe there is an entitlement to this information for
our members.
‘ongoing problem in any other forum available.
ay
: a
president of Local 781, Ogdensburg Correctional Facility. Koerick, a member
ot da long-time
union activist, will be pr filling
activist Joe Flack of Lisbon. Gou-
verneur succeeds Judith Moranski as secretary; William Cornelison of Og-
densburg succeeds William Hall of Ogdensburg, who becomes an executive
boarder. Other new faces are Robert Halpin of Ogdensburg and Timothy
D Newburgh Jreand
Jan Swinborne, executive board.
Edward Duvall of South New Berlin succeeds John Utter as treasurer of
Camp Correction Officers Local 1876. Daniel Bates of Norwich joins the
Frank
are new chief stewards. Al Golden, Norwich, is a new division treasurer.
Rick Sauer has been chosen recording secretary at Local 967, Olean
Police Patrol Unit. New executive board members are Jack Bell, Harold Bell,
Webber of Massena, lond
John Woodard of Lisbon, sergeant-at-arms.
Ogdensburg,
at Hudson CF, Local 738. Paul Macko of Freehold replaces Kathy Kearney as
steward.
jl fn Eggleton of Roscoe has succeeded Victor Diescher secretary ot
‘ocal 1
is a 'snin of Neversink; chet steward, Loren Rosencranse of White Sie
and James Kolkowskl. Incumbent are President Gregory Carey, VP Michael
Vitello, Secretary-Treasurer Bill Aiello and executive boarder Tim Gore.
steward: for Local 1040, Attica Ci
Hopkins, both of tet
Clyde Black, a member of the Council 82 Negtiating Commitee has
11872,
ity. They are Jack Kerr, Steve Abbott, Jim Pruzak, Jim Wanke, Mike Czerniak,
Dan Morgan, Mark Carlucci, Kevin Arnone, Thomas Monin, Rich Rheinheimer,
Bradley Davis, Bill Roach, Don Sicheri, Roger Wilson and Ernie Klein.
Otisville CF, Local 2967, has elected Kenneth Coppola of Otisville to
Succeed Eugene Hughes as president. Timathy Irving of Sate Hill succeeds
lack covers
the Tupper Lake region.
Local 1333, Orleans Correctional Facility in Albion, has filled several
vacancies. Three vice presidents have been added: Mark Montanarl of Lock
Port, Daniel Deibel of North Tonawanda and Randy Wendt of Knowlesvile;
executive board members, Douglas MacFarland of Albion, Andrew Rutskl of
Kenneth as VP.
urer. Vincent Coppola of otsvile replaces David Nichols on the executive
board.
and Michael Nlemlec of Buffalo; trustees, Lawrence Flynn of
Medina, Nick Marding of North Collins and Kevin Sergent of Albion; chief
steward, Garry LaMar of Medina, event of Aion:
their assignment in a consistently outstanding manner which contributed to
the arbitration’s successful conclusion.
| have mae than 20 yoo of aw nfrcamient experience ad ave encoun-
icy Chairman Thomas Kennedy, Field Stat Reereiave Chet LaDuke nd
Local 1264 President Joseph Kraft all responded to the incident. From the
moment we arrived on the scene to about 1 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 2, when the
tered many attorneys. Very few the defense
Robert Faizone and Richard Lesniak presented Both are valuable esses to
you and our union. In short | would like to say “Thanks Council 82" for a job
well done. Sincerely,
Leonard C. DeBoy
Sergeant, sine Park Police
Thanks for C82 Legal Service
Dear Mr. Rowley:
| want to thank you and express my appreciation. Your diligent efforts and
perseverance on my behalf were instrumental in assisting me to efficiently
resolve the two matters in question. Your competent advice and guidance
hostages
What | did accomplish, though, was being hit by the stark reality ot. our
The sadness of seeing my benen carried out at 1 am., bleeding da ex:
hausted, will never by th
sit through 15 hours of hell will wave remain with me.
that
(Aug. 2) at 9:15 a.m., as | was preparing to leave Coxsackie, | met Correction
Officer Doug Roberts at the front gate, only eight hours after his release, and
assist with Ihave iter
personally id by
withthe investigation by the inapetor Gover : Stice the Department of
hank yout
the many llters you wrote. Again, thanks. Sincerely yous,
—Fellx Soto Jr, Satety Officer |
Manhattan Psychiatric Facility
Thanks for Reinstating Sergeant
Dear Brother Puma:
I'm writing to you expressing Local 1871's gratitude for our involvement in
estigation (Troopers) in
thet ‘tors to prosecute these convicts to the maximum.
‘These five men, Douglas Roberts, Lewis Bloom, John Shipley, David Pratt
and Warren Agostinoni, truly epitomize today’s New York State Correction
Officers, all true professionals.
Corr Council
& i Staff Representative Chet Lady ke and Local 1264 President ozeph
vn ihe Department of Conectona serves and assisted in this entire inci-
dent
towork. | also would |
Sears for his expert handling ofthis matter and Lary Wilson, Local 1671's
representation, for a diligent effort. Fraternally,
—dim Waite, president
Sergeants Local 1871
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‘Kennedy a Genuine Asset to C82’
To President Puma:
Please be advised that several weeks ago | received a phone call from one of
our retired Bayview CF officers. This officer lost his NYS retiree shield and ID
card and he asked me for assistance in order to have the items replaced.
i) then presented this matter to the Bayview CF administration. Their answer
was, 1e doesn't work \s you can
They
dont have he slightest interest in dealing with a problem.
That was the Bayview CF administration reward for an officer who devoted
over 20 years to the NYS Department of Correction.
| then contacted Tom Kennedy, our Council 82 correction policy chairman
And
within a week | received a NYS correction officer retiree shield and case.
This letter is to express on behalf of myself and retired CO C. Smith my
appreciation to Tom Kennedy for the assistance received. Tom is a genuine
asset to our organization. Again, thank you to Council 82.
—Frank Cami
Local 2825 ee President
standby the families and friends of the correction officers held hostage and
the Department of Correctional Services.
It should also be noted that Commissioner Thomas A. Coughlin and his
82 total input. It was a good feeling to work with the commissioner on this
problem with both of us taking off our normal hats (his, management; mine,
labor) and putting on our correction hats to resolve this situation.
on their professional behavior during this incident, most times not knowing
what was happening
from CSEA and PEF during this entire incident. They worked along with us
every step of the way.
One important note must be stressed, and that is there were no conces-
pay for their heinous acts.
Ido believe
we should STORE it in our memory banks forever. Such an incident is the
harsh reality of today’s correction officers. Our state officials, in particular,
should never forget this, especially when they are doing the budget. | will not
let them forget it and ! am sure you won't.
ay God bless Warren Agostinoni, David Pratt, John Shipley, Lewis
been held hostage. logether
again—no more Atticas, Sing Sings 0 or Coxsackies.
happening
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER September 1988 COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER Page S
Stephen C. Pageauis associate director of Council 82, He served as a CO a
Wallkill and Clinton before stint as stall representative. From August 1985
Until August 1986 he was thetd staff coordinator for Council 82
iho
4
Poliey Chairman Tom Kenn
the main gate of Ih
st every lacilly
Clinton CF. qives free horseback
It na busy year for Council 82
on the job and off the job.
a sampling of some of their
labor. their good works and their
activities in free time.
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Local 2665, Hudson Valley Psychiatric Genter Local 2685,
SHTAS. hosted a Christmas party tor handicapped childien Many of i
holidays in their way. Here Santa Claus entertains at pre-schaole
Middletown center of the Association for Retardess Children Santis SHTA Frank Canet
Treasurer John Walcesky of Albany County Sheritfs Local 775 (lett) wonders Kathy McCormack. Councit 82 legislative director. talks to picket line demonstra
what the 1ank aise will pa tors in Albany. Conterces include Jim Tulley (lett). president of Albany Police
Council 82's largest local. Safety Otficers Local 1890, toils in mental health facilities and developmental centers across New York State. One of the cent go and State AFL-C1O people joined our picket lines at the Officers Union. Local 2841. and Ron Hoyt president ol the picketing union.
largest is the Harlem Valley Psychiatric C
fer in Wingdale where Council 82 represents 12 safety and security officers and four sergeants, Albany Co! je Center construction site. Local 775, Albany County Sheriff's Department union
It's hard to believe that the Legislature is in town in the month of August,
and even harder to comprehend why it took three months forit to rubber stamp
‘our contract. The sign the bill any day, the
pay ais b 1 Next year, we will be
introducing legislation which will require the Legislature to act on contract
legislation within 30 days after it is ratified
Police Can Increase Pension
aw for
its police force to provide an additional benefit of one-sixtieth (1/60) of final
average salary per year of service in excess of 20. Tier | members would be
limited to 15 additional years, and Tier Il members would be limited to 10
additional years credit
The Governor has also signed legislation which will allow Westchester
County Correction Oiticers to retire after 25 years of service. Similar legisla-
tion is pending Albany,
Nassau and Suffolk counties. This is a momentous piece of legislation which
opens the door for early retirement plans for deputy sheriffs whose counties
are willing to pay the price tag
September 1988
SHTA Retirement Bill Fails
Because of the huge budget deficit, no bills were passed that had a fiscal
impact on the state. Therefore, the Security Hospital Treatment Assistant
retirement bill did not pass either house. Still pending before both houses is
legislation that will mandate smoking restrictions in the workplace.
Checkoff for PEOPLE Program
Our for
a i
a contribution to the AFSCME PEOPLE Program. PEOPLE is the acronym for
Public Employees Organized to Promote Legislative Equality.”
Under this deduction program, Council 82 members who are state em-
ployees can sign a PEOPLE deduction card which will authorize the State of
New York to send a certain amount of money per paycheck to the AFSCME
PEOPLE Program in Washington
This money is used to make political contributions to United States Sen-
ale, congressional and presidential races. Dues money cannot be used to
finance federal campaigns.
For $2a paycheck deduction, you can become an AFSCME VIP. With this,
you will receive:
— Ist year/VIP windbreaker style jacket
‘and passed our pay bill and several other measures which would benefit our
members,
Legislation Still Pending
Below is a list of legislation which is still pending before the Assembly:
ye
Currently, when a public employee is charged with incompetency or
misconduct, that employee is subject to suspension without pay for upto
thirty days. $.7207A/A.92014
2yL ul tix
at no less than one year and no more than four years. It also requires
initiation of the p preparing a Civil least
nine months prior to expiration of an existing list. $.7827A/A. 10089
3) Legislation that would repeal the prohibition on withdrawing
member contributions to the New York State Employees Retirement
System for those employees who are covered by Article 15. Currently, the
contributions cannot be withdrawn until age 62. S.8016/A.10512
4) Legi
Tier Ill and IV Hetirement System members tax deductible. $.9273/
5) Legi
ing persons who test positive for AIDS and are under the jurisdiction of
the State. Rules and Regulations will be promulgated by the Commis-
sioner of Health. They will be designed to protect the individual who tests
positive and those who may come in contact with the individual when
such contact creates a significant risk of transmitting HIV infection
S.9265A/A 9765
Kathy McCormack, Elleen Shaughnessy and Ed Draves of AFSCME and Sgt.
iem Valley Psychiatric Center, Local 1790, at the Demo-
cratic National Convention.
ee
= 2nd pen and pencil set
3rd year/VIP sweatshirt
4th year/VIP weekender bag
a Presidents Club membership card entitling you to attend special
events at AFSCME conventions and conferences
a Presidents Club lapel pin which identifies you as an AFSCME
PEOPLE activist
a subscription to “The Activist’, a political/legislative newsletter
the AFSCME “Voters Guide” informing you how Senators and
Representatives in Congress voted on our key issues
You can join for less than $2 a paycheck, but you don't receive the incentives.
We are currently meeting with the New York State Department of Audit &
Control to set this When we have th
worked out, we will be contacting each Political Action Chairman so he or she
can sign up their members.
‘Nothing More Sensational’
Ihad the pleasure of going to the 1988 Democratic Convention in Atlanta,
along with Dick Pelkey, Local 1790; Richard Juckett, Local 1279; and Ann
Bunker, spouse of a Local 195 member. No matter what party you belong to,
there is nothing more sensational than to go to a National Convention.
Aichard J. Bischert
Joseph P. Puma James Mann
v
Stephen C. Pageau Roland F. Martin James Sorell
Prosident Presiaent 1
Associate Director
Executive Board
Nathaniel Grinnage
John Bukovinsky Jamos McCabe
ack Emmett
Ronald Russell
September 1988
Briefly Stated
Julie Jensen, daughter of Correction Officer
John Jensen, won the $650 Council 82 scholar-
ship trom Local 2556, Groveland CF. Julie's award
was presented by CO Steve Wenderlich, political
action chairman and executive board member
the Greenwood Central School graduation. (Photo
at right.)
Safety and Security Officers Local 1790 held
their fourth annual golf tournament at Hidden Val-
ley Golf Club in Whitesboro Aug. 4. Low gross
honors went to Peter Moskal, of Rome Develop-
mental Center, who shot a73. Low net winner was
Richard Pelkey of Harlem Valley PC with a 71
Linda Roddy, wife of SS02 Larry Roddy of Was-
saic DC, won low score honor for women, accord-
ingto tournament cochairman Daniel T. Kinney of
Rome DC
Forest Ranger Frank Dorchak Jr. of Malone was
a speaker on “Effective Communications for the
Forestry Technician” at the Aug. 15-22 interna-
tional conference on forest technicians at Paul
Smith’s College.
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NOLEV'Bs ata coun nn Any aR mee Sar
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‘appearance with the Cadyville Volunteer Fire Department at the Peru Fire-
‘s
ield Days parade. His unit won second prize in the judging.
Coxsackie-Greene
Activity Center Opens
Coxsackle-Greene Training and Activity Center opened June 9 with
ite ittee, Fromlett: CO Ji
wera and CO Barry Fem
tyot
Daniels, CO Jim O'Brien, CO Irving T
CHARLIE By Rodrigues
“Well, GO complain to the Correction
Officers Union. |’m telling you there's not
enough room in here for you five guys.’
G18 THUD Madi Sains Ine
hight Rents
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Page 8 COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER September 1988
Tim Rounds was presented a plaque from Clinton CF Local 1272 recently for his long and cledicated service. Principals atthe retiree
party included (trom left} Jack Kiroy, president of the local and member of Council 82's Executive Board: Tom Kennedy, Correction
Policy chairman: Rounds: James T. Mann, C82 VP and president of Attica Local 1040: Joseph P. Puma. C82 president
CO Russell J. Seifreid marches in zero | Facility at Ray Brook. The informational
picket lines were manned by about 200 officers throughout the morning and afternoon and by day's end had accomplished its goal
improvements in staffing procedures and in settling of grievances. Staff Representative Dale Sears, CP Chairman Tom Kennedy
and Local 866 President Dick Whitford directed the effort.
Adirondack Picket Line Makes Its Point |
outside Adi ack Ci ;
