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LVOL. 23. NO.2){ _ Official Publication of Council 62, AFSCME, AFL-CIO {FEBRUARY 1986
Dues Payment Can Be Painless
The suspension of union dues checkoff begins Feb. 5 under terms dictated by the
Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). All state Security Services Bargaining Unit
employees must pay their dues by an alternate method. Employees in the Security Super-
visor's Unit and municipal and county law enforcement will not be affected. Council 82 has
developed four alternative dues payment plans to make this procedure as easy as possible
for you. See Pages 7 and 8 for complete details and coupons.
Loss of Dues Check-Off—What Does It Mean?
We are attempting to address all possible issues involved. Please read and
return these forms as itis the only way we can control rumors. Our goal is to
collect enough dues to maintain full service for you, the member. We hope we
can continue the scholarship program, the $10,000 death benefit program,
legislative programs, and Mang and Dime membership service programs.
Without dues money, these programs will be eliminated along with other
services currently provided.
9 methods for membs their dues (see Pag
7). Select one of those methods that best suits your needs and pay your dues.
During the job action in 1979 we gave the employer our best shot and the
‘employer survived. Now the employer is giving us his best shot and with
‘member support we can and will vive, making us stronger and more
unified for future meetings with the employer regardless of the impact pro-
vided under the infamous “NYS Taylor Law."
Al related information was provided to your local president at the presi-
Director's Corner
By Richard J. Bischert
Executive Director
Resume Albany Sheriffs Negotiations
Recently, we were able to resume negotiations for Local 775, Albany
County Sheriff's (both road deputies and correction officers). Their contract
December 1985 and after
dent's meeting held in Albany Jan. 22. In preparation for this we have over-
uuled our t dues-
pay.
toall as Mang and Dime along
all local Unions with print outs.
ONE FINAL NOTE: The AFSCME Constitution will govern all decisions
concerning ir pen
dix C, Article 4 Sections 2, 3, 4, 5 and any other applicable appendix and/or
section.
‘Thank you in advance for your support of Council 82.
Pilot Grievance Project
Training has been continued in several New York City facilities (Arthur
Kill, Queensboro, We ing
feedback on this project, Recently a question arose concerning the reason for
and Ron Dunn, and Council 82 Staff Representative Nick Pinto and Wally
Cavanagh, we settled two IP's and had several long-standing grievances held
{must Infante
and Albany County Attorney William Conboy for meeting me in a good faith
effort to resolve some of our differences and resume negotiations,
City of Albany Police Pact OKd
Council Staff Representative Nick Pinto and Wally Cavanagh recently
settled contract negotiations with the City of Albany and Local 2841 Albany
Police Officers. Many thanks to Detective Jim Tufley, President of Albany
Police, for even though
those negotiations required the assistance of a mediator. An acceptable me-
diation proposal was ratified by our members and several days later was
approved by Albany Mayor Thomas Whalen and the Common Council. These
negotiations again proved that both union and management can achieve a
a step 1 hearing if the facility grievance committee issued @
that qT
any intent to remove a step 1 grievance with the facility head or his
designee. All contract rights continue intact. Management and union repre-
time limits all
grievances filed. Facility management retains their right to disagree with the
Grievance Resolution Committee and to write their decision reflecting same.
The union also retains their right to disagree with a resolution offered by the
"good fait to
all involved.
C82 Successfully Opposes McGivern Parole
y aly McGiv-
ern be retained in prison and not released by the Parole Board. These objec-
ti jodriquez
position attached, to Council 62 for a second step hearing. The union wants
y Joe Pumaon Jan. 14, 1986. On Jan. 17 we were informed
that the Board denied Gov. Cuomo’s request for clemency. McGivern’s case
management
local management relying on the Grievance Resolution Committee for deci-
sions and local hearings will not be held.
We have scheduled the following facilities for meetings in February: Clin-
ton, Adirondack, Mount McGregor and Great Meadow.
maybe y 1988. Our locals at Eastern and
against the release of McGivern. Demonstrators were joined by other law
enforcement groups and interested local residents in a showing of unity.
Congratulations to everyone involved for a job well done.
Page2
With the inevitable upon us, the loss of dues check-off, there is one point
that | take issue with. | have received phone calls from members saying they
Thi unlike
nen choose
between C82 and another labor organization, this time our other choice is no
union atall all
Idothink
are taking C82 and yourself back 15-20 years, when we had no union. You are
telling NYS that you don't need any union and you have faith in them to deal
9 ingood tat.
9
unions” as
to the State of New York. And that message should be that although we as @
union don’t always agree, there is one philosophy we all agree on and that is.
UNIONISM. We as members are united for a common cause--to insure that
individual rights of members in C82 are not violated.
Let's a
penalty (loss of dues check-off) that we have carried for seven years on our
backs. A penalty we have been reminded of time and time again by the state. |
believe we can do this because ! believe, regardless of the politics, we all
agree on the fundamentals of unionism. Let's prove this to the State of New
York
Blue Cross Benefits Management Program
Empire Plan enrollees are required to call the Blue Cross Benefits Man-
agement Program prior to scheduled medical, surgical or psychiatric admis-
sions to hospital, other than maternity, emergency or urgent admissions, for
a "pre-admission review.” In cases of maternity, emergency or urgent admis-
hours or one business day following the admission, to begin “concurrent
review” of the ongoing necessity for the stay and to avoid any retroactive
reduction in benefits.
‘The numbers to call for these “pre-admission” or “concurrent” reviews are
listed on the back of the Empire Plan identification card
\ have received many complaints from members who have been unable to
get through to these review program numbers. The numbers were either busy
o
Cross.
or concurrent review calls per day, without delays.
* Up to 970 calls have been answered daily since January 2, 1986.
® About two-thirds of these calls were actually not made for “pre-
admission” or “concurrent” review, but for other reasons. Such calls help
pre-admission or concurrent review calls to get through,
reason:
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
February
The Issue Is Survival of ANY Union
From the President
By Joseph P. Puma
Council 82 President
February
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
Questions And Answers About AIDS
1, Whats A108?
ted immune deticiency syndrome (AIDS) 1s a disease complex characterized by @
collapse of the body's natural immunity against disease. Because ofthis faire ofthe immune
in trea prosiute. or other
Anonymous partner. 1s increasing the risk of contracting AIDS and sexually ransmissibe ds
system,
ose a threal to anyone whose immune system is working normally
2. What causes AIDS?
Investigators have discovered a vius that is closely inked with AIDS. Diflerent groups of
‘gonormea. herpes
19, Can us
31a condom during sex reduce the rsh of AIDS?
contact with sperm. a Body Nlud known to carry the AIDS-lnked virus in infected persons.
sale and people
man espe e! Manufacturers of condoms pot out nowever, Mathes product arena :
Ith imphacenopay astoced us AV) oe MOSeeuted once TA etter wants should not lyon condoms as thet only tense agiat AIDS. Al sexual aeive people are *
10 AIDS, factors ‘
mayb reer tinge’ he dsense Penny ste ston ea wow HALE needy ‘
persons romain im good health. others may develop ness varying in severity trom mid fo ,
titomely seus -areveng
AIDS Risk Groups
numbers. We can help by calling these numbers only for pre-admission or
concurrent review and not to ask questions about benefits in general, claim
rob it
Plan.
lems,
For these types of calls, use the chart below.
You might find it helpful to post these numbers on your union bulletin
boards, to assist your members on the health insurance questions.
an result blood-to-blood or semen-t-blood contact, and use af condoms may aso help 10
decrease the rsk
During the AIDS has been
2h
people:
13
17%—present or past abusers of intravenous drugs: (In addition, a certain number of
homosexual or bisexual men are also IV drug abusers )
a
products known or presumed to be contaminated.
heterosexual contacts of persons with AIDS or at sk for AIDS:
r
inlected mothers.
"
May 1985 for antibodies 0
HTLV-IN ane removal of blood found antibody pasitve rom the vansfusion pool The risk of
tint
screening; the risk is now signiicantly lower
22 nth
No
1nger of contracting AIDS from donating blood?
eedles.
urged to continue to donate blood as they Rave inthe past
ee
Question About: Call Telephone No. Some 5% o! bu
—Benefits, forms, changes Your agency Health ‘Check with your with AIDS?
in coverage and most Insurance Administrator Personnel or 4-1 AIDS starting to spread outsige ofthe known risk groupe?
other areas of health Business Office assigned toa ulation. 7
benefits ‘about § percent, during the last four years.
Questions on whether Metropolitan 4-800-537-0010 5. Why dd the State remove Haltlans rom the AIDS stk groups? tion?
a doctor participates {oo or water, or by
8 coop thal cases arong Haltara bar Unnat ath We ssteon'behenon es iter cues” nial *
contact sharing nevsles and Wanslvson of contaminated blood uti ofthe human body
Questions on Claims
Payment: AIDS Transmission Sooner
y 7 6. How contagious Is AIS? k \IDS. Tr f AIDS that
—Medical/Major Medical Metropolitan 1-800-942-4640 Unlike most communicable diseases—colds, flu, measles, etc.—AIDS is not transmitted {have been tranamitied through food preparation or food handling
—Hospital Blue Cross 1-800-342-9815 %
AIDS patents does not place others at risk. No cases have Been found where AIDS has been
—Questions on how to use Telatve, coworker ot casual contact Contact sport al
your health care program Health Care Help Line thiena, kissing
to its maximum advar 7. Mow Is AIDS tranamitag? 27. Can AIDS be spread by swimming pools?
tage; types of questions AIDS isnot an easily transmissible disease All evidence incicats tat AIDS 1s spread
to.ask your doctor when Hine
preparing for 0s. water, 28
surgery, etc {odor casual body contact
‘are homosexual anc yxual males at isk for wan AIDS,
—NYS Second Surgical Civil Service 1-800-832-4650 8 o rome 9 bisexual males at high risk for AIDS?
Coneutalon Prouran (wve-Long cases of AIDS among homasxul and bea males ae astocleé wih promiscuous 29. Ganyou ge AIDS tom handing money?
Island blood-o-blo0d contact Anyone who engages in such practices is at mcreased risk for AIDS.
‘whether they are homosexual or heterosexual ‘handled by an AIDS patient
1-400-982-9728 eter they ate homosexual or heterosexual
(Other areas of 9. Why are1V drug abuses se ik for AIDS? 30, Can you get AIDS from using someone's razor or toothbrush?
NYS) ot key
Benefits of Membership in Council 82
10, Why are hemophiliacs at increased rit for AIDS?
woul
to-biood contact could occur.
Hemophiliacs receive frequent transtusionsofblood concentrate Factor Vil. which mustbe 31. Can you get AIDS from dental instruments?
inundres donors
kof AIDS, {guard against cuts which could resuit in direct blood-to-bh
be transmitted through blood and blood products, Potentaly nerease the risk of AIDS, Hepatitis B and other i
11, 18 AIDS passed by kissing? 2
HTL but
case of AIDS that is known of suspected of having been transmitted by hissing. AIDS were
many amily
No. that
partner has developed the disease,
By Brian J. O'Donnell retirement accounts. Council 82 sponsors low cost, high benefit insurance a
Many of the most important thing in life ar taken for granted, For MfoUGh the Mang Agency. There is automobile insurance, home over HTLVAI: only iy!
example now many people regularly tink about te importance ofan ade, insurance, fe insurance, isbilty income insurance, hospital indemity an ri
‘quate supply of clean water, or air, or their freedom? The same can be said c Cost Buy-By-Fhone Ce eee een tomes Aios
program under ur ta appliances, resulingin
about union membership. ntact. The ning ofthe rectum thin and iy tor than th >
Video equipment, home furnishings and the like. direct semen o-oo cote, nag of he ecu shang mare eas form an he ra
The Taylor Law was enacted in 1967. While the Taylor Law has several None since AIDS is nol ransmited tough te ar or through casual contact.
shortcomings, it also provides public employees with the right to bargain sth fit % ra }
1967 ‘and a scholarship fund. All these non-contract benefits are provided only to , butanydiret 9 4
bership Counc! 82 members. Non-members are not eligible to participate in any of sion of AIDS. q
in Counc Wageswere ‘em. Finally, Council by its members. Only memb d 1 “ 2
na opie Clabe office and only members may vote on contract, femal It not known it anal intercourse was involved San Francaco or New York Cty)? poe
15. How do women contrat AIDS? &
Because we have worked together as a union since 1967, we have a We have been able to accomplish so much since 1967 because our
‘contract. While there is always room for improvement, condit ‘much Nb neces.
better now than they were in the past. Since 1967 resources. C ‘Council 50, vans ‘AIDS linked Health care workers and other occupational groups who come into contact with AIDS
percent ‘our without dues check off. Council 82 will continue to provide representation a
percent ightly Wehavejob services in the Security Services Unit while the check-off is suspended be~ 16. Can infected women transmit AIDS 10 men through sexual contact? ‘ The Centers
bidding by seniority We cause its members will continue to provide the necessary resources. the body fis of AIOS patients; many ofthese workers have had neeoe-sick injuries while
Anyone who tl
ask a state trooper who has been in trouble. They do not have arbitration. 4 9 LT or dict nibsris ihe as developee IDS COG
tob pay their dues will continue and with it the eligibility to participate in all the 17, Does promiscuous sexu contact Increase the risk ot AIDS? has noted that its impossible to ctiitively de
ecupationl exposures since there were no blood samples
ly benefit
{its of membership in Council 82. Union members have made it all happen. No
benefits have been won by non-members who were just along for the ride,
Inadsition,
Bank: a line of credit with interest lower than ordinary rates, an investment
advisory service, free NOW checking accounts, a certificate of deposit pro-
‘gram with very favorable rates and a payroll deduction plan for individual
benefits of membership. Those who do not pay their dues by the 18th of the
for two consecutive months will be automatically suspended. Anyone sus
pended will become an agency fee payor when dues check off returns. Their
of back dues. Nothing else would be fair to the good members who worked
together and paid their dues during the suspension.
norrhee, herpes.
cus sexual contact
18. Can prostit
sproed Al
Prostitues ar i
rend AIDS?
ly cariers of HTLV-II virus since they engage in promiscuous sexual
5S of Al
lable for
needle-stick injuries Ith care worker
blood tr her hand. te
‘protocols 1 minimize direct exposure to bload and body tuids
(Continued on Page 6)
Page 4 COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
Tom Going, EAP project manager; Jim Sipe, Council 82 EAP director and a founder of the program: Andy Peters. first deputy
superintendent, Sullivan CF: Jim Reilly, EAP regional representative; CO John Coleman, Local 591 president and E:
committeeman; Pat Mascioli, Fishkill CSEA regional director: Scott Carlsen. SCF PEF representative. a former correction officer:
Mary Ellen Mangino, PEF union advisor: Peg Lavelle, EAP regional representative: Dianne Campion, CSEA regional director,
Sullivan and co-chair: Toni Bossert, CSEA local president; Robert
val
Ruban superintendent of Sullivan Correctional Facility in Woodbourne.
A Real Champion
One of Council 82
a 1140, Wende
West Seneca Safety Officers
Build Own Exercise Complex
Alter many months ol coordnainand hard tee for building materials to construct the
Bonk he satey oes at oom, and for the physical fitness equipment
Developmental Gent Alter the proposal was funded by QWL. the
they baie officers converted a dusty corner of the large
storage area into a secure and comfortable
Project took planning ang ngenuuty. rom for their physical fitness program
‘oe A nie eee put According to David Smith, QWL programas.
reached that vel ‘ale, “This 15 a classic example of what
ainer of a lara ston : Quality of Working Litersallabout OWL isnot
physical tins prog : 4 hand-out program. It is a resource to help
10 build the exercise roots then 1 ity Unit Employees to accc
Sub-Local Elects
The Albany Traimn
g Acad:
my Sub-Local has elected
Rober! Raymond Loveridge of
Ravena as president. and
Thomas Gerard Moran, New
burgh. as treasure!
1 He as also an Olympic Schwartz’ ‘Beat’
; 1a anand
vith ast t
seconds an the sheriffs units s
/ its 0187 5 kilos in te Representative
v clean-andjerk Bel were madvertently omitted from
weightlifting championship our ut fastssue Bob's
as. hee told me. Th > '
' ak my own world’s P
j ber, he added to Ins laurels. winning the Ni sterfordPolice, Marlborough
: Championship at Rochester. He isnow ico. Now Paltz Police and
Hy the Apnl competition in Massachusetts Ulster County Shen
: edison has been an officer 16 .
4 fore signing on when y # Timothy Irving of Slate Hillis
: Said altyaveage, Mental Retardation and Developmental Dsabites. From (ron row) are James Ne nea pie ingots ot Otisulle
rte "the Year NewarkOC: CF Local He succeeds
aivst International officials (standing) Richard Lesniak, Council 82 secretary and president of Local 1790. Safely Douglas DiGerlando, Counc!
ht “soneoltnefewinihenationwhoare Officers; Sheldon Kramer, director of the Bureau of Employee Relations. OMRDD; Richard ecutive Board and nego
CO William Deni fully accredited Janicke, director of safely services, OMRDD: Thomas Zielinski. deputy director, Newark. tating committee member
@| Of ah) Camera Visits Our Safety Officers at Wassaic Developmental Center
Satety Officer Jasper Saunders on duly in the Safety and Security Officer | Ed Smith
AW Rca
Safety Ottice at Wassaic DevelopmentalCenter, radio dispatcher's headquarters at the Wassaic tacilt.
funded by Quality of Working Lite
This modern exercise and workout room is one of two projects Local 1985 offi
oven in one of two pleasant luncheon rooms furnished by QWL.
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
A Roundup of
People and Places
Sagi. Robert Arrigo (on bench), Satety Oticer Harry Plotycia, Safety Otticer Michael Lotempio (tore
Officer PaulL
Peter Papula of W ail has ben elected om
wangunk (Wallkill I
s s Joseph Morrow of
Newburgh. secretary, Diana Ariamendi of High
land: treasurer, Donald Brook. Waitt execute
board. Christopher Nuttall, N Michael
Wayne Gildersleve, New
e you get your Local elec
office We can't tell
versiyP lice Supervisors, Richard Clark is execu:
ce president. James Little, treasurer
Richard Barnhart, secrotary
ingat7 30am Feb 19 Sgt. Carl Stecker i coor-
Miller, elon and ‘Maldonado
Sirois ee
aie ' es
se
rs Metts
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
February
Questions and Answers About AIDS
(Continued from Page 3)
AIDS Incidence
38. How many cates of AIDS
there ha
occurred 10 fa?
been 1985, Of this
Geticiency.
cord
55, How is AIDS treated?
Currently there ate no drugs available anywhere that have been shown to cure AIDS,
56. How many people have died trom AIDS?
3b York State.
case totals call (518) 474-7354
38. How many men have developed AIDS?
a a
(that number, 4,174 are residents of New York State
40. How many women have developed AIDS?
‘As of September 16, 1985, aotalof 857 womeninthe US. have developed AIDS, 42901 whom
are residents of Now York State. A total of 452 women acknowledge IV drug abuse, 90 had
57. Does anybody ever survive AIDS?
to reverse the damage to the immune system. we don't know how long AIDS patients can lve,
‘Tracking of the disease has only been underway for about five years, so we have no long term
58. Iathere a vaccine to prevent AIDS?
There is currently no vaccine to protect a person {rom the HTLV-II virus or AIDS. Re
are ge toa oes counts re wornng igen 1 develop an AIDS vaccine
tisk factors involved
ey
41. Is AIDS spreading in prisons? Hudson chose to goto France apparently based on the reputation ofthe Pasteur
‘toa of 157 eats of AIDS have been diagnosed among Stale prison inmates as of Insitute and experiment treatments beng ined there. Some experimental cuge salads in
September 16,1985, tere
behavior. usualy WV drug abuse, prio toring
42, How many backs and Hispanics have developed AIDS? G0. Whatla New York Sate doing to tnd a cure or veatment for AIDS?
As of September 18, 1985,3.27 backs ad | rm
nationally. Sotar, The
49. Whats the geographic dstributon of epored AIDS cam nd evaluation of various preventive measures
7S of August, 198 the
District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and more than 35 other countries. to other diseases?
u Slate doliars devoted to AIDS research far exceed State funding for any other specie
sexually active gay men and WV drug abusers
yacne gy 7 AIDS In Children
45. tothe incidence ot AIDS increasing In Now York Sate?
62. How many chilron have AIDS?
983. ‘sof Seplember 16,1985, 167 ol he 19,28 reported cases of AIDS nthe Un
1984 128, and 181 1985,
48, Inthe Incidence of AIDS Increasing among IV drug abusers?
State have been diagnosed with AIDS,
ile
In 1981, 76 percent of AIDS
percent of eases among heterosexual/bisexual males i d
‘The majority of infected children acquired AIDS trom their infected mothers, presumably
through blood exchange inthe uterus or during birth. A few children have developed AIDS
rug abusers, with 58 percent in homosexual activity
47. Is AIDS occurring only In our country?
64. Can children de
3p AIDS from mother's milk?
AIDS hi
been reported in 18 European countries, atleast 21 African counties, the Caribbean, South
ik factors—blood-to-blood oF semen-to-blood contact—are asso:
cited wit AIDS erry. The spect groups of people ected by AIDS ware 0 some
Solar,
‘any woman who is positive for HTLV-II antibodies is advised to relrain from nursing as a
precautionary measure
65, 1 achild has AIDS, can he/ahe pass It onto another child?
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
ALTERNATIVE DUES
PAYMENT METHODS
Instructions:
1, Select the method easiest for you.
2, Fill out all information on the form you choose (Be sure to include your
bank or credit union method.)
3, Keep your receipts, cancelled checks, credit card bills, etc.
Ifyou have questions, call Council 62 at 1 (800) 342-4321.
5, Couneil 8 these
programs (for example, for members who are pald up beyond the month in
which they dle or retire),
Preauthorized Account Withdrawal
Instructions:
1. Complete all information on the following form.
CREDIT UNIONS
Instructions:
1. Complete all information on the following form,
2. Mark
form. qT
union and account codes.
3. Mail the completed form and your VOID check to:
Council 82
63 Colvin Avenue
Albany, New York 12206
ot your y
the form.
TastName First Name wr
Address
Social Security No, ————____———
Local No.
Facility/Work Site ee
|store yout pay an charge omy secur preaunoandwiaawe odes
otk State Enforce
tempi rScMe A
This author-
agree (check) 9
respecttoit
Leet in datonr. what wo stout cate, you hl be under aby
whatsoever even though such dishonor results in the ship. For the
purpose ois athorain and the inderniation ronment reek sare
been transmitted from one chil to another in the home, school, day-care or
imple,
infected person,
oth
countries. tis recognized that anal intercourse is practiced more extensively by heterosexual
Settings in underdeveloped nations.
49. Where did AIDS originate and how?
66.
children ina
are big to
school or day-care setting
Immune-suppressed child rom attending school is best made by the child's physician who is
t
"
evident
Diagnosis and Treatment
6.
ore
ody fllds trom achild with AIDS?
Social Security No. ________ Local No.
Facility/Work Site —
| authorize you to pay and charge to my account preauthorized withdrawal orders
2. Mark VOID a check from the account you wish se
account codes.
3. Mail the completed form and your VOID check to: Signature Date
Council 82 i
€2 Colin Avenue | Name of Credit Union
Albany, New York 12206 Branch Office
Street Address
LastName First Name Mi City, State, Zip
Address
TO THE COMPTROLLER OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
Pursuant to Section 201(4) of the State Finance Law, |, the undar-.
addition to any other sums which | have previously-authorired), the
34 or body tvids,
ties, regucess of wheter chiran wi AIDS ar atenng, sould ep! atin sty
ment Employees AFSCME,
procedures for handling blood or body tid This author y time by
$0, there a testor ADS? Ernntecant such su Rovsenotd bach (uted pat leach fo 10 parts mater). Dsposabe
Aesth
boon develop ig antibodies (sub inthe bod to fight as ;
Sree) he Wits a wih AOS. reence HTLV abe merscny mere 0040" 0 ia lage ‘ight Tastname Fist Name TAT Tomo
Fe/she has or will develop AIDS. 6 (hc beara waar wi of mio! case, hal be unt ro ty Feaiiyiiions Bie
food whatsoever ugh such dishonor results in the foreture of membership, For the :
51. How le AIDS diagnosed? of AIDS reported anywhere that are known or Suspected of being transmitied through food purpote a is auhoraton andthe indemnification agement eve'se), 8 hae cat Span no z
preparation, use of common toliets or drinking fountains or merely having long-term casual
associated infections and diseases.
52, What athe Incubation period for AIDS?
sgh orange trom
‘AIDS.
58. What ae the symptoms of AIDS?
thelr inablity to ight of infection.
iymptoms may include:
-=continued fever or night sweets;
weight loss of more than 10 pounds which is not due
activity,
swollen glands in the neck, armpits or groin
te
‘anus or nasal passages);
ory;
continuing bouts of darth:
thrush,
anton
iad bleding Wom any boy opening or om Gow ont sin or mucous
membranes brsing more eu
~ropeae shores beth
‘54. What are some ofthe diseases atfecting AIDS patents?
‘preed, to or appear in, other organs of the body. AIDS pati ny develop
veut svar actor wih yt evneguo voipetivn and pornstes Wako
Therefore, teachers
6.
he State of Ne
ual The test that detects antibodies to HTLV-II sis nla diagnose test for AIDS. Most
policy
100 Questions about AIDS will be
concluded in next month's Enforcer,
Project REAP is a voluntary program designed to help improve career
‘opportunities for State employees with disabilities. Any disabled em-
ployee who currently works in a State agency in the Capital District is
normal work
hours, they need NOT charge accruals. Disabled employees who are on
je of abaanc or igi for reinattemat may aso participa.
or write to:
Project REAP
Empire State Plaza
Suite 108—Concourse Level
Albany, New York 12242
tion,
Signature Date
Name of Bank —__ -
Branch Office —
Street Address
City, State, Zip —— $<
PAYMENT BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER
TeetName First Name
Mailing Address
MASTERCARD or VISA
Please charge my Union dues to my (check one)
Mastercard Visa
‘Account No. Expiration dat
in the amount of (See table below) $
TastName Fist Name MI
Mailing Address, ——_——_——
Local No.
a
Social Security No. —————$___$_$_____________
j Work Site
the end of
1
February, 1986.
Mail completed form and check to:
un 12
P 0B
Abeny, "Ne York 12201
1nd dues increase on April 1, 1986
Dues amount includes pay rai
Administrative Institutional
Payroll Payroll
Dues Paid Through ‘Amount Amount
May 31, 1986 $ 8408 $75.28
September 30, 1986 $162.22 $162.22
January 31, 1987 $229.84 $220.84
‘Mail completed form to: Sounei ian
piers "Now York 12201
February
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
TO: Bank, Credit Union or Savings Institution named on reversed side.—
y pre-authorized
deposito
Security and Law Enforcement Employees, Council 82, AFSCME, AFL-
CIO agrees that:
1. Itwi y youmay
suffer in connection with any check purporting to be executed by itand
received by you in the regular course of business, including any costs,
pe
of any claim is given indemnitor.
2.In the event that tan such check shallb dishonored whether with
indemnity
you for any loss of your depositors Union membership. provides prompt
notice of any claim is given to indemritor.
3. It will defend at its cost and expense any action which might be
brought by any depositor or any other persons in any manner arising by
reason of your participation in this plan of dues collection
4. Itwill refund to you any amount erroneously paid to it by you on
any such check if claim for the amount of such erroneous payment is
made by within 12 months from the date of the check on which such
erroneous payment was made.
RICHARO J. BISCHERT, Executive Director ‘IPSEPH{PUMA, President
Correction Oticer Bernie Ewoetey (right), chief shop steward al Groveland
Correctional Facility, is presented a plaque of appreciation from Local 2556
mas party “just for icra and guests,” C Cut noted. More than 150 attended
the party at Provo's Party Hou! fortis
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
TO: Bank, Credit Union or Savings Institution named on reversed side. —
your depositor,
Security and Law Enforcement Employees, Council 82, AFSCME, AFL-
CIO agrees that
t.itwill
suffer and
received by youin the regular course of business, including sn ct.
y you may
Of any claim is given indemnitor.
2. Inthe event that any such check shall be dishonored whether with
or without cat whether intent inadvertently, toindemnity
(UNITY Is the Answer
(Continued from Page 10)
members who were arrested, Council 82 hired attorneys in Buffalo, in Syra-
Albany. Those
the state.
paid one dime of their own money in fines or attorney fees. Every elected
pt
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notice of any claim is given to indemnitor.
3. It will defend at its cost and expense any action which might be
brought by any depositor or any other persons in any manner arising by
reason of your participation in this plan of dues collection.
4. It will refund to you any amount erroneously paid to it by you on
any such check if claim for the amount of such erroneous payment is.
made by within 12 months from the date of the check on which such
erroneous payment was made.
RICHARD J. BISCHERT. Executive Dractor “IPSEPH{PUMA, President
Not one of the elected Council officers or bargaining team members served
‘one hour in jail, paid any of their own money for any fines or attorney fees
In the meantime, the state was hell-bent on breaking your union, Council
82, with the harsh provisions of the Taylor Law. By the time the strike had
ended, the fines against Council 82 totalled over $2 million and Executive
Director Hollis V. Chase was in jail
The $2.5 million contempt of court fine imposed on Council 82 obviously
threatened the destruction of your union, Had that huge fine been enforced,
your dues money would have been taken month after month to pay the fines
f (
a class action lawsuit which limited the two-for-one penalty to a regular day
week. In addition, Council 82 mass produced forms for every individual union
member to utilize in challenging the two-for-one payroll penalty ifthe facts of
thot india situation appeared to constitute a legal defense. Through this,
thowsand indvidvals, nearly 1 500 ofthe individuals were ound to be ented
to hearings regarding their claims. Council 82 provided an attorney for every
individual who was granted a hearing and succeeded in obtaining refunds of
penalties for about one-half of the individuals who were granted hearings.
with no funds left
of your job security by your union. Since your dues are the only source ot
10 Pi
arbitrators, attorneys orto pay ar
rights.
fought back and convinced the court that the outrageous fines should be
dues money from $2 million down to $160,000 but also convinced the court to
allow the fine to be paid in monthly installments so that your union could
continue to serve you.
in the meantime, the Office of Employee Relations was pursuing the
severe individual penalties under the Tavor Law which called for the loss of
Council
I Court in an effort to have these penalties held to be
‘unconstitutional and although the basic case was un ful, Council 82
Through and again that
the members and Council 82 area single, Unified body that would fight relent-
lessly to protect the contract and seniority rights of every ind jane the
‘ovedto
the world that we cannot be bullied into the surrender of job nights reontacl
rights, and seniority by attempted imposition of a contract by the state, To-
gether we have proved that your union cannot be broken by massive fines
under the Taylor Law.
or threats of discipline and jail. Together we have proved that we cannot be
broken by the two-for-one strike penalties. And above all, together we have
proved that we are unified and will fight every inch of the way to preserve and
maintain that unity which is our strength and protection
Now once more we are called upon to demonstrate that unity and that
has made and will ‘ouncil 82 the best
Public sector union in this state. The efforts of 16,000 members to pay their
succeeded, for the first time in the history of the Taylor Law, in delaying the
Imposition of the two-for-one salary fines so that the deductions from em-
ployees’
‘no money.
from any source to destroy it
Unity then, unity now. Without unity we can't win. Win we carton
February
COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER
Activity
Center
Legislative Report
McGivern Parole Denied
By Kathy McCormack
Council 82 Legislative Director
Convicted murderer Gary McGivern was denied parole last week by a
been granted clemency by the Governor. McGivern had been convicted of
killing Westchester Deputy Sheriff William Fitzgerald. Council 62 hand de-
livered a five page letter to Ramon Rodriguez, chairman of the State Board of
Parole, in strong opposition to the release of McGivern. All 56 Republican
nembe mbly, as well urged the
State Board of Parole not to release McGivern,
ha deco said,
Jone P. Pune
wworh Puma s
William Fitzgerald "a brahe of correction ollicrs and aw enforcement om
ployees, and we'll do everything possible to make sure he gets his justice.
This incident will definitely have an effect on the outcome of the life
tho Thi
to someone who did just that. The Governor has also repeatedly vetoed any
death penalty legislation. In this case, his posture will shed new light on that
stand. C rH
keep you posted on the upcoming battle. Rumors persist that a limited death
Penalty bill wll pass this session.
a ‘APPLICATION FOR RETIREE MEMBERSHIP Q
"Aneren Feletalbn of Se, County an Wunkipl Fnpoyes APLC
‘Spoame Applicant
Teed oF
Former Employer Cay
former AFSCME member, applicont's former Loct! No,
“og
Altica President Jim Mann at the new wall.
The employees of the Attica Correction Facility and
Wyoming Correction Facility have combined their ef-
forts and resources to make their Training and Activity
Center, funded by Quality of Working Life, a reality
On Nov. 2 a milestone was reached when the final
outside wall was raised. Officers from Attica and
Wyoming, together with CSEA and PEF volunteers,
Deputy Superintendent Cochrane and Wyoming Su-
button up"
the winter. There were about 30 volunteers in all
The volunteers worked all day, only taking a break to savor the culinary
‘expertise of Supt. Harold Smith who was the chef for the day. He cooked hot
dogs and hamburgs to perfection
Executive Owector
JovephP. Puma James Mann ‘Thomas inglee Richard Leaniak
Presigent Vice Presigent Treasurer Secretary
Executive Board
Warren MeMitan
unit Widdaugh
feng ate
nae Satay
Richard Wathas
Trustons
raham Andrews
Peter Kil
Ronald Russel
‘Council 82 Enforeer February 1086
Edito: and Public Relations Director
Vol. 28, No.2
Charis A. Booth
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UNITY
The Answer Then, The Answer Now
By Richard R. Rowley
In early April 1979, the Council 82 bargaining team for the Security Serv-
ices Bargaining Unit received from the state a dratt of a contract supposedly
reflecting @ tentative agreement for a new three-year contract. The union
bargaining team reviewed the document, concluded that it did not reflect the
matters agreed upon at the bargaining table and demanded that the state
return to negotiations. The state took the position that even though union
membership ratification had not taken place, a binding agreement had been
reached and the state would do nothing beyond answering questions or ex-
plaining contract provisions.
Partof the state package was a reopener on seniority. The union bargain-
ing team and members clearly saw this reopener as just another effort by the
motor vehicles, tampering with water supplies and, in one case, confronting
with loaded weapons National Guard columns attempting to enter a facility.
For days,
was a contract and that there was nothing to discuss, Lawyers from the
attorney generals office relentlessly prosecuted an action in the New York
State Supreme Court to hold the union and union leadership in contempt of
court. Union attorneys defended that action and, working around the clock,
rapidly obtained an injunction from a Supreme Court Justice prohibiting the
was only alter
bargain, The first issue placed on the bargaining table by Council 82 was an
unylelding insistance on no disciplinary or criminal reprisals against any
for the members in earlier negotiations. The job-bidding rights in the Council
were first negotiated, it has been and continues to be an unending fight to
otect 1 protect every
from arbitrary job and shift assignment by management.
c the state refused
and threatened toimpose the unratified conditions. On April 17, 1979, at about
10 p.m., picket lines were set up at most of the correctional facilities, at some
Inall,
be Up in defiance of the state’ iP
contract
Who were these men and women who stood tall for their personal and
union rights? They included scores of probationary employees whose jobs
were totally at risk but who, nevertheless, honored union picket lines. Some
walked off the bus from the T; ar
the picket lines at their assigned facility. The strikers included nearly 300
and threatened with discipline or dismissal. The strikers included nearly 80
Y activities.
For days, the state insisted that it would prosecute misconduct charges
against permanent employees, Uismiss probationary employees and pursue
criminal sanctions against union members. Hundreds of union members and
supporters were threatened by these various proceedings. Finally, the Coun-
final item in an agreement which was initialled on May 5, 1979, and ratified by
membership vote.
To protect the probationary employees, the settlement which Council 82
insisted upon contained an agreement by the state that no probationary
worker would be dismissed for failing to report to work during the strike.
notone
y
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‘s J,
O'Donnell, whose article on Page 2 of this issue, represent
Council 82 in some of their most crucial legal cases.
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