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VOL. 24 NO. 12 Official Publication of Council 82, AFSCME, AFL-CIO DECEMBER 1987
ies botore the Feldman C
jead to improved
Faocutive Richard J. Bischert te
tating shortages. Our testimony
Legistitive Chae man
1 Nov. 11, 12 and 13, the AFL-CIO held Public Employee Division
Conference. Many topics were discussed, one of which was the reporting for
public record the financial affairs of many of our membe will earn over
30,000 in 1989 or hold 4 poticy-making position
‘ouncil will, on behalf of our members. req)
of our major concerns, c
enforcement employe
harassment by mi
of our work. Each individual may file for an ex
The conference
Council 82 One wa
was for legislative reform on the ethics in government act. Both of th
resolutions will be forwarded to the executive council for their support
ooklet out. youareinterest
The Public
ontact Art Wilcox. director, 48 East 21st St, 12th Floor, Ne
ployee Division hasa
Community Services Provided
the AFL-CIO Comm
naware of this classificatio
y Services
within the Al
During this conteret
also met. Many
\embers are
Sately Officers Peter V. Quaresimo ane Norman R. Percy Sr. are to be
‘commended for apprehending a burglar at 2:40 one morning. He was appar
ently about to take off with a typewriter, calc siatorando ner office equipment
Rochester Psychiatric Center. The man was charged with burglary third and
petty larceny
David Brown, also satety officer at Rochester PC, was commended by his
rector for controlling a disturbed patient and preventing him from running
into heavy traffic despite being manhandled by the patient.
Jardine Emett & Chandler East, of Schenectady, administrators of Council
82's insurance programs, announces the selection of William Bennett as
‘agent of the year”. Bennett received the award in recognition of his outstand-
ing performance and service to clients in Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan
and Ulster counties in 1986.
The story on Midstate Local 2169's election in November's Enforcer con~
tained some inaccuracies. New officers include Peter Berezny, vice president,
Chris LoBodo, secretary (by presidential appointment); Don Kane, PAC
chairman and executive board member; Tim Walsh, executive board. Past
president George Martin remains on the Political Action Committee.
€8? Special Vacation Plan
Rodeway in st Orlando, Fla, is offering a special price to Council 82
members. The rate through Dec. 31 is $38 for up to four persons (a standard
room wi th wo doube bods). Anat ternative of a single king bed can be had for
the same price, Suites are available for up to six persons at $56 a night
Jan. 1 the prices go up to $39 (standard or executive) and $57 (suite)
respeclively. This price 1s valid through Dec. 31, 1988. Reservations must be
made in advance and the member should present his/her union membership
Card uponchackan Further nformatonis avaiable by caling (ol ee) 1-600
826-4847, Ask for Taryn Kienzle.
(Another segment of this popular feature will be found in the centerfold.)
stamps, dtug and alcohol abuse: safely and health, unemployment and
ers’ compensation; and senior citizens care-giving and medical ne
During the first year, more than 825 union members have received assistance
Many of the services are provided in conjunction with the United Way. New
cooperation is being developed with the United Way. Most of the monies
will be used at that local level. Also, new
ate Employee Federated Appeal (SEFA) program. The only
the Office of General Services (OGS) has too much control of
the program
President Joseph P. Puma will be addressing our concerns at our next
meeting with OGS. Under this program, more than 180 volunteers were trained
in the counselor training program within the local labor councils.
The Community Services Agenc| oopera-
December
Executive Director Richard J.B
the first annual AFL- “£10 P
Kathy McCormack and Tim Roun
Tarrytown.
chert and! had the opportunity toa
mployee Division conference Nov. 11
mpanied us to this conference at
Tim, in fact, opened the PED conference by leading the delogates in the
singing of the National Anthem. There wer entatives tr
152, Green Haw
unintentionally neglect each other, due to outsid
Paxe 3
board meetings. grievances, etc } so itis,
tion and share quality time with your family
‘employee unions in And al the New Year holiday we celebrate tf anew year. hoping
ane satiecinen te that it proves to be a happy and healthy one
was refreshing to see all public employee unions standing shoulder to
shoulder on stuch issues as the ethics bis, Taylor law. drug testing, contract Ihope you and your families take time at some point this holiday season to
isons, and the Er
twas Muly enjoy this very special time of year. 1 know | will
also long overdue It has taken to
tion with the American Red Cross, ‘bo 4 Ns desperately needed as ¢ most
being imported.
‘outs of America has announced a “labor merit badge.
loped for Scout leaders, Anyone interested can contact
5 Director Colleen Crawford, 100 South Swan St
Finally, the Bo)
Akitis now bein
me or Coi mmr Si
Albany, N.Y. 12
Support Your Area Labor Council
Has your local union joined your area labor council? The AFL-CIO sup-
port of us is a good reason to join. If you need assistance contact Tim Rounds,
Council 82 legislative chairman
Negotiations Are at Hand
One final reminder! Negotiations with the state are coming up. The nego:
tiating committee has been notified and training is being conducted Nov. 30
through Dec. 4. From Dec. 7 through 11 the committee will be meeting with the
state to review the present contract language.
Maine Passes Law on Drug Testing
The Maine legislature has passed a law setting forth strict limits on em-
ployer drug testing programs, The law's provisions include the following
+ Before establishing a substance abuse testing program. an employer
must have a functioning employee assistance program
«+ Employers must develop a written policy detailing all facets of the
testing program, wih copies provided to employees atleast 60 days
before testing
+ No employer may ask employees to sign voluntary consent forms waiv
ing ther rights
© Employers must have probable cause for testing an employee
. 9 the employer
must provide an opportunity to participate in a rehabilitation program.
This law provides a model statute for preserving the rights of employees.
Copies are available trom the Department of Organization and Field Services,
815 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20006,
Court Rules on Tier Il Retirement Member Status
Public employees who joined the NYS Employees’ Retirement System
between July 1, 1976, and Dec. 31, 1976, although “temporarily placed in the
Tier Il member category, were later placed in Tier Ill status, which provided for
less generous benelits. Claiming that their Tier 1! status was constitutionally
protected, a number sued to overturn the system's decision to place them in
Tier Ill. (Although applicable to persons joining the system on or after July 1
1976, Tier 1! did not become operative until Jan. 1, 1977.)
In CSEA v Regan ~AD2d— the Court ruled that only persons joining the
system between July 1, 1976, and July 26, 1976, were entitled to Tier It status.
Persons joining on or after July 27, 1987, the effective date of the Tier Ill
legislation, were in Tier Il, despite their temporary Tier Il member status.
m me, my wile Cindy and the entire Puma family
ou
long overdue It has ikon we wish every
deal with issues concerning t we have done and his or her family avery happy and healthy holiday seas
50, we May expect a more enlightened response from the State ° yey ynoaay season
Director Bischert and | have striven long and olten to bring together
Unions on joint issues $0 as not to give management, in this case the State of Wy 1 Se Congr aiatated
New York, the upper hand by dividing their work force. This was certainly a ' ” ‘
tion, and | applaud the efforts of State AFL-CIO President
te AFL-CIO Pres By Jan, 1, 1988, every New York Slate correction facity wil have bec
Edward Cleary and the state union for organizing such an effort sited by anau ies ray New y ‘s oe eae eee
visited by anarea legislator ora member of his hr salt, This accomplishment
nota small one by any meat
Council 82 legislative ch
tees (PACs). Council 82—thi
aided by the efforts of PACs, a force in their communities
1 local unions’ polit
nly. The Thanks-
giving holiday vesuvactancetopel thanklulfor what we have. And tog
thanks to the good Lord for providing those benefits to us. Unfortunately,
course of the year °
Several years ago we established a Council legis
‘ director. T
/@ was one piece missing, a
ween C82 and the locals, That missing element is now
of Brother Rounds and the functioning local polit
Tim, for providing that important bridge
mack as legislat
ate politics.
wfortunate we
realy ae.
‘At Christmas we exchange gifts to show our appreciation for one another
as one. Through the
;ossible by the efforts of Tim Rounds.
ical
bridge
there, thanks to the
action commit
ational
to the speaker’ platform recently ala Public Employee Leadership Conference in the Empire State Plane ‘Convention Center in Albany.
Pree
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COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
December 1987
‘Sex Change’ at Albion
By Karen Bellamy
Albion Counselor
We know it as the Albion Correction Facility, but the structure has an
interestingly diverse background. It was not always a facility for females, nor
even for inmates. It has been a refuge for wayward girls, a joint narcotics and
corrections facility, a minimum prison for males and a co-ed facility for both
minimum-classified males and medium-classitied females.
Many personnel remember these changes. Many questions were raised
‘over the sudden decision to ship Albion's male population and convert to an
f male
inmates. With the rising number of females coming through the system, it was
necessary to accommodate those numbers with adequate housing. With the
conversion of Albion, there are now four facilities: Albion, Bedford, Bayview
and Parksid
facility for females in the Western region. There is also talk that Albion will
change its designation once again and return to either co-ed or all male, This
Most would have preferred
it remain co-ed...
isn't ppen, and 9
males are learning that the females are a whole new breed. So how does this.
sudden and drastic change affect various Departments? Says Shirley John-
son, the nurse administrator in the medical department, “The males were
probably alittle easier to treat, and they were respecttul. I've noticed that the
females need quite abit of attention and have more of a need to talk. They're
definitely more verbal
Becky Allport, the dental assistant, echoes the same sentiment. "With the
plaints, fewer
When asked which gender she preferred, however, Nurse Johnson said that
she really had no strong preference, but is happy that Albion is no longer
co-ed. According to her it was difficult to discern whether an inmate was in
medical for a legitimate problem, or to meet with their mate.
‘Sue Nichols, correction counselor, feels the same way.” It was like they
she sai
side of the facility when Albion increased its female population. Left with no
choice, some opted to transfer to Orleans Correctional or, more likely, stayed
and have begun to adjust.
Cheryl Johnson has been an officer for seven years, the past four at
Albion. She likes working with the females much better, although she thinks
the co-ed situation was very beneficial. She thinks the males relieved some
tension for the females who were reluctant to adopt the lesbian lifestyle so
prevalent within female facilities. She also says that female inmates require
ing “NO.
Peter Will has been an officer at Albion since 1982 and says it was easier
co-ed, mainly because the inmates had something to look forward to, some
ay to vent their:
and many themselves, ighting
over the males, he says that now it is over almost anything. He thinks the
females don ly needs,
Correction Counselor Larry Nicastro agrees. He says that the females are
usually the heads of their households and do not receive the support that the
male inmates do, He cites the visiting room as an example; when Albion was
co-ed and all male the males received visits almost daily, though many had
T owe
ever, and it is rare for a female to receive regular visits. Whereas females
support a in ceive the
support in return. He thinks this is what makes them emotional and
demanding.
Emotional, demanding petty whinning—all describe staff's opinions of
female inmates, yet seven of 10 employees prefer either a co-ed or all female
facility. COs Joyce Mack and Dutty Seedfeldt (both long-time union leaders)
would both choose co-ed over male, though for two different reasons. Mack
Most dramatically affected are the
front line, Correction Officers
believes that the inmates were more conscientious about their appearance
there were fewer discipli Seoteldt feels the same way, but prefers the
similar to Mrs. Nichol: opinions that d
more time and, in general, seem to have more problems than male inmates.
. Prog 9 gramming
more than 440 female inmates at Albion. She says there is definitely a differ-
ence between male and female inmates. “The girls change their minds a lot
You can program them today and they're appearing again in the next few
weeks, sometimes sooner.”
No doubt the most dramatically affected is the front-line personnel, cor-
y of male inmates
the majority of their employment, and who specifically bid jobs on the male
males only because of his job bid; he runs the outside work gangs and says
that, because of the type of work involved, males are a favorite for him.
Almost all of the employees interviewed felt that disciplinaries were up,
partially because the inmates cannot vent their frustrations now as easily as
they could when the males were here. Lt Benedict has been the disciplinary
L the past few years, an id
trend, surprisingly disagrees with the general concensus. He states discipli-
naries are up, but Th fract
that in the last few years. There are fewer assaults and injuries from those
assaults have been reduced. He adds that females are not fighting more, but
are doing s0 for different reasons. When Albion was co-ed, fights involved
with many lot of time, Lt. Benedict
|
also prefers a co-ed arrangement
hy wasn't
state-run, co-et i
say for sure, but Lt. Green says it has become less complicated with the
Richard J. Bischert
Farcut Pwoct
Joseph P. Puma James Mann Stephen C, Pageau Roland F. Matin James Scorzelll
Presidont Vice President Associate Director Treasuver secretary
Execute Board
John Bukovinsky Nathanie! Grinnago James McCabe
‘Charles Cambareri Wendt Hil Warren MeMilan
Adam Cassiack Jono Ippolito Richard O'Connell
| Jay Cunningham ‘Thomas Kennedy Robert Patterson
Jack Kiroy Fichard Peller
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rules, especially
were medium. Just keeping the two apart was a problem; there had to be
separate religious services, eating facilities, gym hours, etc.
While the main intent of this article was to explore some of the attitudes
it rest
ing points were brought out and some misconceptions clarified. The single
most agreed upon was that female inmates are generally emotional, demand-
ing and moody—maybe even spoiled.
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December 1987
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
Council 82 Offers
Free Legal Services
Council 82 now offers free personal legal servic
is funded by Council 82's Employee Benefit Fund as
to allmembers in good standing. It
bargained benefit for all employees
in the Security Services and Security Supervisors bargaining units. It is additionally
offered as aunion-funded benefit to all members (bul not agency fee payers) in municipal
and county bargaining units.
You may cal! free from anywhere in New York State at 1 (800) § 160. Between the
hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. the phone will be answered at
the offices of Rowley, Forrest and O'Donnell in Albany, and you will be able to speak
directly with an attorney. After hours an answering machine will record your calls, Leave
your name, phone number and the best tim
fo contact you. All calls will be returned.
When you call, identifying information necessary to confirm your eligibility will be ob-
tained from you.
ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE: Each month we will report to Council 82 the names
and eligibility of those individuals who have utilized the plan. This information will
simply for billing and plan evaluation purpos
full force to your call
eused
s. The attorney-client privilege applies with
to the plan. Whatever you tell the plan attorneys in confidence will
remain in cusifidence avid cannot be disclosed to Council 82 or anyone else without your
permission
WHAT IS COVERED: This pilot program is limited to
a phone access program Probably the most important
service {es identification of your leqal rights
and obligations and helping you find an attorney in your
local area who can provide «ditional services not
covered by the plan if you necd them. Eligible members
of the plan will he entitle
a. unlimited phone consultations with an attorney
b. factual evaluation of personal legal problems
c. review of documents
d, legal research
e. drafting of some documents
{, writing letters and making phone calls on the
individual's behalf
WHAT IS NOT COVERED: Because this pilot
program is a telephone access program, matters which
cannot be handied effectively by phone and mail are not
covered. In addition, the following are not covered:
a. business interests, undertakings, transactions or
corporate matters
b. rep
entation in litigation of any type
c. the fees charged by an attorney to whom you are
reterred for additional legal work
d. tax return preparation or filing
disputes with Council 82, Rowley, Forrest and
O'Donnell or employment-related matters in which
Council 82 represents the individual
Keep a card of basic information handy at all times. You will need
this data as a first step when using our new free legal services
benefit. You can use this form:
Page S
D265
ow Au Y N).
xs
Name
Address
Home phone Work phone ____ ext
Social Security No. ___________ Local No, _________
Employer
Work site Line item
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Kennedy Testifies at Plattsburgh Hearing
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
December 1987
7 t
Officer Taylor Saves Would-Be ‘Jumper’
Officer Larry Layman talked for 20 minutes to a man threatening to jump
from Albany-Rensselaer Dunn Memorial Bridge recently. He convinced the
man to put his legs inside the rail, then grabbed him. Sgt. Charles Arsenault
said the man was taken to Capital District Phychiatric Center.
Buffalo K-9 1st Dog To Be Certified
Copper, the University at Buffalo's police K-9 dog, recently became the
first dog employed by any law enforcement division of New York State to
become certified. Copper, with his handler, Lt. Gary Kalisz, had to pass certain
exercises in obedience, agility, building searches, area searches, criminal
apprehensions, handler protection, and attack under gunfire in order to be~
come certified.
Its all part of a new training and certification standard approved by the
Municipal Police Training Council in November of 1986 for police K-8 dogs
and thier handlers, The new standards also certify trainers and examiners. Lt
Kalisz has been certified as a New York State police K-9 examiner.
—Don Kre
Correspondents Corps
Ranger President DeLaire Making Progress
Jim DeLaire, president of Forest Rangers Local 1872, had a tumor re-
moved recently at Glens Falls Hospital. He is now undergoing out-patient
therapy. He was stricken while fighting forest fires out West. Lynn Day Sr., past
president of Local 1872, reports Jim is making steady progress and is now
walking with aid of a cane. DeLaire is a member of Council 82's Executive
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
Sudsy Token of Thanks for Sister K
Tom Kennedy,
tion policy chairman, testifies on mandatory AIDS
Plattsburgh. Also testifying from the Ct
ring at SUNY-
wiewpoat were (from left) Bob Dragoon
Don
1 1272, er,
(partially
dent ctLocal 72,
(Skip) Bearor,
Aecembiyman huis Ort (Re
C82's Staff
Wishes Y ow
the Meriest .
Senater Adresses Midstate PAC
esident of Great Mosdow Local 1279. Presiding at the hearing was
Plattsburgh).
Board, t!
tee. H dn
Write to
Jim DeLaire, 4 Bip Cross St., Glens Falls, N.Y. 12801
Albany PD Officers Vindicated
getting the Security Hospital Treatment Assistants (SHTAs) 25-year hall-pay retirement system through both houses of the legislature. Despite a
the goming legislative session, From left: Steve Barber, new president ot Local 2655; Marilyn Stein,
Met thy McCormack; Raymond Ketcham, executive bot
yy, PAC co-chairman; Fred Peterson, executive board mé
ri Council 82 rd
They recently received the money when police tracked down the woman who
falsely accused them of beating her. Barringer's estate (he died of a heart
attack) received an additional $1,000 because she kicked him.
‘Opposing’ 82 Teams Win $8,000
ibend Geant ShorfeLed77Sbe8t Aber Police aca 234 291026inthe
first annual COPper Bow! at Bleecker Stadium in Albany, Sideline wags also
cal it"at-oot’ ball and a "Fuzz Bowl. About 1 (000 spectators braved a
70 players. Police O
which
raised $8,000 for Ronald McDonald House which provides overnight lodging
{ree to parents whose children are confined to Albany-area hospitals.
State Sen. Jim Donovan Re
Chadwicks) addresset
bers of Midstate Comes!
member.
Briefly Stated
CO Jerry Buscorino was inadvertently omitted from the story on Collins
Local 1406 officers. The incumbent ran uncontested as trustee.
co! 41 y, was quoted
in the national newspaper USA Today recently. In the inquiring photographer
feature “Voices from Across the USA," she stated that the California Freeway
shootings "have deterred honest people rom gingahelringhand Theother
day when
trom behind. Before | cautioned the Srvr about he anfenna i hestated fora
minute. | wondered if he was carrying a gun, or it he thought | had one.”
1d Hamlt inthe
Capital District and Catskill region press for rescuing three hikers who were
Jost on Hunter Mountain.
c 25,
when he stopped two men trying to rob him in a Brooklyn subway station. fe
was treated at Kings County Hospital and released. He works at Sing Sing,
a 14-month-old German shepherd has been added to EnCon's canine
Facility Li
guest Ld a recent meeting of
toward the purchase and training of the dog named after the late well-known
tee ot At
in ‘Whtesboro. From
2
i
2
2
tive boardand!
ber Superintendent Barley,
Fist Deputy Superntendnt
, Greg Ei-
Barney Fowler (Albany Times Union), He is
handled by EnCon Police Officer Robert Ryan of Local 1873.
Officer Vincent Igoe of Albany PD played a crook in a demonstration of
‘APO's canine corps recently. Officer Kevin Willams, Sgt. Robert Wolfgang,
Officer Ken Dittmer and Igoe were among those getting good “ink” in astory
‘on the police open house by Craig Brandon of the Albany Times-Union.
Big Randy Rewrites Constitution
CO Randy Brown, nos was sured in a national AFSCME advertising
thi
Furness, CO
executive poerd ae
(Iront row) Louis Joseph,
Local treasurer; Deputy Su-
perintendent of Adminisia-
fall when his
{alent 08 calligrapher was the subject of a feature article in the. Albany
He and of research and 72
hours of painstaking work to duplicate the handwriting of the Constitution
The first page of the four-page document they produced was on display in
iprary. Randy, a 6-oot, isa correction
Dowling, executive ror
he is one of the first
when the officers organize a game of football, which they have done for
charitable purposes on several occasions.
Gift from Council 82
f the Annsville Youth Center at Taberg
a joftball and basketball uniforms provided
for the facility by Council 82. In appreciation, the boys
voted to give thelr beautiful nativity scene to Council 82
to use in its lobby this Christmas season. PR Director
th center's annual
felt donation on
Christmas dinner to receive the
trustee and night shit shop steward; William
member; Chat
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
By Kathy McCormack
December 1987
Council
Legislative Director
not, the
any ene, ember spawn or cil, or ees 9p o
todo it
Mark your calendar for Feb. 8 and 9, 1988, for the Fifth Annual Political
Action Conference. It promos to be the best ever. We will be holding some
ind a legislative
coca reception. Your participation is vital. Please make every effort to
In November, AFL.
n De weeting at Council 82
headquarters for further training on this. Anyone infested ms contact me
before then.
‘As we go into the 1988 legislative session, | want to sincerely thank each
and every correction officer who worked on the Social Security offset bill. |
have been traveling around the state and have heard many stories of the
lated. You are a territic inspiration to those who represent you.
Below is a copy of the 1988 Legislative Agenda. On the facing page are
conference on delegate selection for the 1988 presidential elections to learn
how to run for delegate and how to help someone who does. AFSCME is so
1g to pay
four candidates for president of The January
issue will contain a sample ballot. Please be sure to look for it.
Happy Holidays!
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA — 1988
Sponsor bi Number Status
Trunzo Pension supplementation —$. It will be taken up
Lentol A eatly in 1988
Volker Original death penalty bill §. Will be re-intro-
Graber A juced
Farley Borrowing against Tier ll $.3105_. Civil Serv.
contribution A181 A. Govt. Empl
Trunzo Discontinue 3% contribution $.5334_. Civil Serv.
Lento! 7829 A. Govt. Empl
CORRECTION OFFICERS
Mega 20-year halt-pay retirement—_ §,
Lentol all COs (annual cost—$28 A
milion)
Mega Three-quarters disability
Lentol allowance for Tier
118 Tier i COs
Trunzo Allow creditable retirement
Lentol time for Capital Police who
become correction officers
To be introduced
Waiting for a
fiscal note
To be introduced
Nozzolio Testing for AIDS in
inmates
AIDS education legis-
lation
A. Corrections
Feldmen A. Corrections
Feldman Establish AIDS hospital
(possiblity of using
‘an existing hospital
on Rome Development
Center grounds)
Medical parole for 8356 A, Corrections
terminally ill AIDS
patients
Stafford Heart bill 8.1895. Civil Serv
Graber A2685 A. Govt, Empl.
DEPUTY SHERIFFS
Trunzo Binding arbitration $s.
Lentol (Introducing new bil, A
last session the
bill included police
& fire extender)
Scharmernorn Transfer to police & $.3145
Seminer fire (passed Senate A4189
A. Corrections
Feldman
Will be introduced
S. Civil Serv,
A. Govt. Empl
Kehoe Monroe County 25-year $.6126
Robach hall-pay (passed Senate —A.8046
in 1987
S. Civil Serv
A. Govt. Empl.
Kehoe Reopener for Monroe $1576. Civil Serv.
Robach County Sheriffs A899 A. Govt. Empl,
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION OFFICERS
Stafford Create a Division of $3196 Being Amended
Hinchey Law Enforcement A436
Skelos Lawenforcement—special $.606
t S. Codes
Madison game protectors (OPPOSE) A.1074 A. Codes
Sponsor Bill Number Status
Trunzo Allow all police time to be.
Lento! credited toward retirement A.
SAFETY OFFICERS
$.2815
Spano Division bill
Connelly AST
Waiting for
fiscal note
S. Mental Health
‘A. Mental Health
(Being amended)
Trunzo 25-year half-pay Will be introduced
Lento! {annual cost—$490,000)
{one time past service
‘cost—$570,000)
SECURITY HOSPITAL TREATMENT ASSISTANTS
Transfer into corrections. Will be introduced
retirement plan (annual A,
cost—$140,000) (one
time past service cost—
$760,000)
Donovan
McPhilips
Donovan
MePhillips
25-year halt-pay
(annual cost—S250,000)
(one time past service
cost-$730,000)
Will be introduced
K POLICE
8.1969
Hinchey A282
Trunzo 25-year half-pay S.
Lento! A fiscal note
PARI
Stafford Park Police Division S. EnCon
A. EnCon
Waiting for new
‘Schermerhorn Full disability $.1929
Seminerio A2733
UNIVERSITY POLICE
Volker Extend peace officer $.3769
Hoyt status A4399—S. Codes
Trunzo 25-year halt-pay $6103. Civil Serv.
Lento (annual cost—$290,000) A.7947 A. Govt. Empl.
(one time past service (being amended)
‘cost—$180,000)
Stafford Division bill $.4212
Hinchey A516
FOREST RANGERS
Trunzo 25-year halt-pay
s.
Lentol (annual cost—$53,000) A
(one time past service
S. Tourism
A Govt. Empl
S. Higher Ed
S. Higher Ed.
A. Higher Ed
Will be introduced
POLICE
Trunzo 207¢—Makes municipality oo
Lento! pay the difference be-
tween accidental dis-
ability award and full pay
BUILDING GUARDS
Spano Peace Officer Status
Lentot hare
Needs technical
amendments
S. Codes
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December 1987
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER Pi
FORMER GOVERNOR PIERRE "PETE" du PONT IV OF DELAWARE
Born: January 22, 1935
Education: Princeton University, 8.S. 19563
farvard University, J.D. 1963
Milltary Service: U.S. Navy, 1957-60, Lieutenant
Party Affillation: Republican
Elective Office: Delaware House, 1969-71; U.S. House of
Representatives, 1971-77; Governor, 1977-85
Other Positions:
Attorney, Richards, Layton & Finger, 1985+
presen
Technical Representative, £.!. du Pont Co.,
1963-70
Religion: Episcopal
Family: Married to the former Elise Wood; four children
AFSCME Cunulative Voting Record: 52% of votes supported
AFSCME positions
Governor du Pont was the first to announce his
candidacy for the 1988 Republican presidential nomination.
When he did announce, he received widespread attention for
his call for mandatory drug testing of teenagers in schools.
Du Pont also favors an educational voucher system which
would result In directing government funds to pri-vate
schools, to the detriment of public school funding.
As Governor, du Pont was noted for his pro-business
views. To encourage banks to locate credit card operations
in Delaware, du Pont eliminated the state's celling on
credit card Interest. Institutions based in Delaware are
now free to set interest rates as high as they choose.
When du Pont became Governor, the State was In a tight
budget situation. He reacted by eliminating cost-of-living
adJustments to stete employees and reducing the work force
through attrition.
REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD GEPHARDT OF MISSOURI
Born: January 31, 1941
Education: Northwestern University, B.S. 1962; University
of Michigan, J.D. 1965
Military Service: Air National Guard, 1965-71, Captain
Party Affillation: Denocrat
Elective Office: St. Louls Board of Aldermen, 1971-76; U.S.
House of Representatives, 1977-present; re-elected In
1986
Other Position
Chairman, House Democratic Caucus, 1985-
present
Founding Member, Democratic Leadership
Counci!, 198
Democratic Co
Louis, 1968-71
Attorney, Thompson and Mitchell, 1965-76
‘teenan, 14th Ward, St.
Religion: Baptist
Family: Married to the former Jane Ann Byrnes; three
children
AFSCHE Cumulative Voting Record: 826 of votes supported
AFSCME positions
During much of his service in the House of
Representatives, Congressman Gephardt has specialized in tax
issues. He was the House sponsor of the Rradley-Gephardt
BIII which was the basis for tax reform legislation passed
into law in 1986. This legislation closed corporate tax
loopholes, reduced rates for the middle class and eliminated
the tax burden for millions of poor.
More recently, Gephardt has concentrated on trade
policy. He is the author of a trade proposal which is
directed at countries with unfair trade practices and which
export more goods to the U.S. than they Inport from the U.S.
The proposal mandates actions against such countries and a
reduction in their trade surpluses with the U.S.
SENATOR ROBERT DOLE OF KANSAS
Born: July 22, 1923
Education: Attended University of Kansas, 1941-43; Washburn
University, A.B. 1952, LL.B. 1952
Military Service: U.S. Army, 1943-48, (World War 11)
ptain
Party Affiliation: Republican
Elective Office: Kansas House, 1951-53; Russel! County
Attorney, 1953-61; U.S. House of Representatives,
1961-1969; U.S. Senate, 1969-present; re-elected to
the U.S. Senate, 1986
Other Positions:
Senate Majority Leader, 1984-86
Candidate for President, 1980
Nominee for Vice President, 197
Chairman, Republic National Coon ttee, 1971~
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Senate Finance Chairman, 1971-73
Religion: Methodist
Family: Married to the former Mary Elizabeth Hanford; one
child
AFSCME Cumulative Voting Record: 25% of votes supported
AFSCME positions
Senator Dole is considered a leader among Republicans
on economic Issues. He holds traditional conservative views
on the federal budget as evidenced by his greater concern
for cutting the deficit than in providing supply side tax
cuts. To balance the budget, Dole has supported the
elimination of revenue sharing and other federal ald
programs to state and local Jurisdictions. He supports and
has actively campaigned for the President's call for a
balanced budget amendment. He also supported the Gramm-
Rudman deficit reduction plan.
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GOVERNOR MICHAEL S. DUKAKIS OF MASSACHUSETTS
Born: November 3, 1933
Education: Swarthmore College, B.A. 1955; Harvard
University, J.D. 1960
Military Service: U.S. Army, 1955-57, (Korea) Specialist
Third Class
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Elective Office: Massachusetts House, 1963-71; Governor,
1975-79, and 1983-present; re-elected Governor In 1986
Other Positions:
Lecturer, John F. Kennedy School of
Government, Harvard, 1979-82
Moderator, public television show, "The
Advocates", 1971-73
Religion: Greek Orthodox
Family: Married to the former Katherine Dickson; three
children
AFSCME Cumulative Voting Record: None for Congress
Governor Dukekis has received considerable attention
for a training progran he established to move welfare
recipients into jobs. By providing education and training,
this program placed over 25,000 welfare recipients into
unsubsidized, primarily, private sector Jobs. To continue
Job growth, Dukakis advocates an active governnent role in
economic development.
Dukakis has been one of the first governors to support
and _implenent a comprehensive system of state-operated
institutional and community-based care for the mentally III
and the developmental ly disabled. Most often, states have
moved to privatize their operations.
Dukakis Initiated an aggressive plan to enforce tax
laws and collect back taxes, as an alternative to raising
tax rates. He also Increased state ald to local
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COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
December 1987
‘Assemblyman Daniel L. Feldman (D-Brooklyn), chairman of the Assembly Committee on Corrections, toured Taconic Correctional Facility recently. He
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Germano, Council 82 field statf representative.
Officer Receives Money for Damage to His Truck
On a snowy morning in January, Correction Officer Ronald Ryan drove
into the parking lot at Washington Correctional Facility to report for his work
shift
snow in the dark parking lot
The cement base was used to hold outside parking lights. The double
lights had 9 ase for over a year.
no effort to replace the double lights, uncover the cement base, or restrict
parking from the area surrounding the cement base.
Officer the
State refused his claim, The Department of Correctional Services’ Directive
#2734 provides a procedure for processing employee claims for damage to
in
their
employment. Article 23 of the contract also provides payment for personal
property to employees whose property is damaged or destroyed through no
fault of their own. However, in a recent letter to Council 82, the Commissioner
of Corrections, Thomas A. Coughlin II, stated that “parking lots are provided
for the convenience of employees. Persons who use these lots park at their
own risk.”
the Court of Claims to recover the money for the damage to Officer Ryan's
truck. The case never went to trial. After several months of pressure and
perseverance by Council 82, the State settled Officer Ryan's claim. in
November, we received a check from the State for the damage to his truck
ident of Local 2718; Wally
Directions
Pre-Retirement
Seminars
1987
December 1, 2,3, Long Is-
land; December 8, 9, 10, New
York City,
88
Council 82 Pro., January
12, 13, 14, Fishkill; January
19,20, 21, Rockland County.
February 2, 3, 4, Albany,
Meeting Room 1; February 8,
9,10, Albany (M-T-W), Meet-
ing Room 1; February 23, 24,
25, Albany.
March 8, 9, 10, Albany;
March 22, 23, 24, New York
City.
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Morrell, Cudahy
Meatpackers Put
On ‘Don't Buy List
Two large meatpacking firms, John Morrell Co,
and Patrick Cudahy Co., have been added to the
AFL-CIO's national boycott list at the request of
the Food & Commercial Workers.
‘AtMorrell's plant in Sioux City, lowa, some 900
UFCW Local 1142 members have been on strike
since last Mar. 9, when management unilaterally
imposed wage cuts of $1.25 an hour. The workers
had accepted a $3.22 an hour pay cut in the last
agreement in 1983. The new pay cut came alter
the firm, a subsidiary of United Brands Co.
posted 1986 profits of $28 million,
Since last May 1, more than 2,800 UFCW Local
304A members have conducted asympathy strike
at Morrell’s flagship plant in Sioux Falls, $.D.
headquarters. From lett (seated) are lo,
tive;
famon Rodriguez, chairman of division; Netha DeGratf, EAP chalrwoman; Ed Powers, Bronx, senior
parole officer; (standing) Carmen Quinones, Fulton CF, EAP ileld representative; James Riley, Council 82,
rey
, bacon,
franks, sausage, and luncheon meats—are sold
under these labels: John Morrell, Nathan's Fam-
‘ous, Tobin's First, Rath Black Hawk, Hunter, Krey,
Peyton, Partridge and Rodeo
At Cudahy, a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods
Inc., 800 UFCW Local P-40 members in Cudahy,
Wis,, walked out in January. Using threats of a
plant closing and layoffs, Cudahy slashed wages
from $10.69 an hour to $6 to force the strike,
UFCW President William H. Wynn noted. A Na~
tional Labor Relations Board ruling that Cudahy
has failed to bargain in good faith is being ap-
Pealed by the company.
The boycotted Cudahy products include ham,
bacon, sausage and luncheon meats sold under
these labels: DAK, Patrick Cudahy, Gwaltney,
Milano's, Smithfield, Tanada, and Deli-Fresh.
‘Also canned hams labeled Agar, A&P, DAK,
Jewel, Lancaster, Plymouth Rock, Shur-Fine,
moke-A-Rama, Windmill, Emge, Pathmark,
Sateway, IGA, Apple Blossom, Circle A and
Country Club.
December 1987
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
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etters to the Editor
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‘Special Place in the Heart’ for C82
Hi Chuck:
Just a few lines to say “Hello”, and thank you for always making me feel
welcome and appreciated during the years we worked together for the
Council.
T that was in
the latest Enforcer. These things are important for us “retirees”, We recount
‘our exploits at every opportunity, to all who will listen. Ha, ha.
I have been back to the big ail in Ossining once since | left, and, believe me, |
don't miss the constant chaos one bit, but | know | will surely miss the "union
scene", with all ofits challenges and occasion il rewards, in the form of winning
a tough grievance, or seeing a project come to fruition. Yours in unity,
—Bob Slattery, past president
Ossining CF Local 1413,
On the Local Front
Steve Barber has been elected president of Mid-Hudson Psychiatric Cen-
ter Local 2655.
Realignment Again!
To Warren McMillan:
-being,
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at Green Haven has been a constant irritant to those officers that have been in
a storm of total chaos.
| can remember watching as central office supervisory staff sat in “B block
several years ago and systematically eliminated one of the officers that was
assigned to staff one of the busiest blocks in the prison. A few short months
later, central staffing agreed that they were wrong, and three officers were
ts of activity and movement created
by additional program activity in "B" block
Here We is closing
Green Haven, This
time, though, we are not talking about just reducing the coverage in a overly
busy and overcrowded block. This time this politically oriented officer staff
{rom Albany is toying with the very essence of every officer that works within
the walls of Green Haven prison. Among many other posts, two of the posts
that are being closed are the second officers that provided armed coverage
overseeing the yard activities.
In my years with this department, | have had many hours of training
yf
vice president; Judy Barkley, secretary; Elaine Bucclantini, treasurer. Bill
McCoy and Mike Martino are co-chairmen of political action (PAC).
Eugene Hughes of Port Jervis has been elected president of Otisville
Correctional Facility Local 2967. Kenneth Coppola, Otisvlle, was elected vice
president; Willlam Mann, Greely, Pa., secretary; Jane Cole, New Hampton,
re-elected secretary. Hughes moves up form secretary, succeeding Timothy
Irving. Executive Board members are Anthony Estrada, David Nichols and
There is no pc y that | to explain to an injured or
ny didn't even notice
or potential situation in another area of the yard. We have been told that if the
the eyes of the adminis-
tration so warrants, these roof posts will be staffed with a second officer. |
to
trustees, Ray Clark and Bill 5, Nelson
Reed; chief steward, William Celmmer.
Leona Smith of the Bronx has been elected vice president of Local 1798,
Division of Employment, Office of General Services. The trustee's post has
the incident occurring
Several oth
shall meet the same fate as our roof posts.
been filled by Harrlet Holmes of the Bronx. Sister Cornelius
and
the “powers that be” titude that they
Sonnic. The Council’
providing
ident
‘one vault guard in the Department of Motor Vehicles and
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of the local since its inception in 1971. He was the major organizer of the local
and the successful effort to bring it into Councit 82.
James W. Tuffey has been elected president of Albany Police Officers
Union, Local 2841. The Troy resident had taken a year away from union
business f
for the constant and
should occur.
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2,000 inmates. About half of these inmates are doing life. This is the reality of
he situati anything
can happen atmosphere.”
plenty Ibany ip
Cunningham, H
has also served as interim president. Re-elected treasurer was Art Phinney Il.
Secretary is Dennis Beach; sergeant-at-arms, Angelo Sicillano; trustees,
Randy Lyons, Louls Mannarino and retiring secretary Richard Moscheo.
mi
an officer's shoes in a prison. Respecttully,
4. J, Tierney, correction officer
Letter to Local 152 President McMillan
University at Buffalo Sets New Policy to Arm its Officers
Alter a two and a half year battle by Council 82, Dr. Steven B. Sample,
president of
The policy,
other SUNY
p.m, to7 a.m. At other times of the day, officers may arm themselves at times
outlined under the policy or when they fee! it to be necessary.
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campuses is that small safes are to be installed in the front drivers compart-
Dukakis (Continued from Page 9)
jurisdictions, after a Proposition 13-type measure placed restrictions on the
level of local property tax rates.
During his first term as governor, Dukakis’ relationship with labor and his.
Democratic legislature was confrontational. However, since his re-election in
1982, he has received high marks for his willingness to work closely and
cooperatively with labor.
Dole (Continued from Page 9)
Representing Kansas, Dole has also focused on farm policy and it is one
area in which he has frequently sided with Democrats. During the 1970s, he
regularly supported increases in the food stamp program, since it increased
the demand for the agricultural products of Kansas farms. However, Dole
unsuccessfully opposed an emergency credit program for financially presse
farmers in 1985, viewing it unaffordable.
Whenever an
he needs to do is remove the gun from the safe. At other SUNY campuses
officers must return to their station in order to sign out weapons.
The policy, severely criticized by student leaders, has generally been
heralded as a compromise by pro and anti-arming people. The officers and
University Police Local 1792 officers at UB generally are happy about the
policy, except that they naturally would have preferred a full-time arming
policy. The fact that weapons would be stored in cars and officers would be
arming themselves during high stress situations creates its own set of prob-
ems and concerns.
Training for the department's 60 members began the end of September
force,
tion, shoot don't shi ts. Dan
Walgate and John Boland will be conducting the training along with officers
Mark Frentzel and Dave Chernega and assistance from the Town of Amherst
Police Department.
Don Kreger
Correspondents Corps
Newswriting, PR Seminar (Continued from Page 12)
vited. To take advantage of special
room rates you must contact Booth
before Jan. 7. Dinner, compliments
‘of Council 82, willfollow the program.
individual Local and/or institutional
publications.
Civilian editors of publications and
newsletters in our field are also in-
Page 12 COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
Council 62's winning executive team greeted the winner of the Council 82 Pace, Shannon Breeze, in the Saratoga
left: Joseph P. Richard:
\e88 track winner's circle during
Stephen C. Pageat Tr
Coddington; James T. Mann, C82 vice president; the horse (wearing the blanket) and a handler,
Newswriting,
PR Seminar
Is January 21
The second annual newswriting
‘and public relations seminar, to be
followed by the annual banquet for
the Enforcer Correspondents Corps,
will be Thursday Jan. 21, in the Ra-
mada Inn, Schenectady.
The meeting will begin at 1 p.m.
under the direction of Council 82
public relations director Chuck
Booth. There will be a slide show
presentation, some pointers on edit-
ing and make-up (layout) and a guest
speaker from the Capital District
media. After a “coffee cart” break,
there will be open discussions with
the editor and media guest, plus
questions and answers directed to
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AND THEN MAKE SURE YOU SERGEANTS DO WHAT! SAY.
And do this, and that, then that, and this, and then tell the men to do it! And
‘then do It together! And | will make sure
| DO YOU KNOW WHAT | MEAN? _[%
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