65-2 #30 November 03, 1998

Union Issues, Events & Benefits

CIRCUS TICKETS - DEADLINE DECEMBER 27th - URGENT - LAST CHANCE FOR PREMIUM SEATING

10-51 CONFUSION
There appears to be contradictory statistics being used to guide whether a 10-51 is granted or not. As stated in Delegate Manual section Blue 1, don’t be misled by media reports of a “HEAT INDEX”, which is NOT the same thing as the contractual T.H.I. (Temperature humidity index) or Wind Chill factor. Technological advances have made our old SOP of calling (212 or 718) 976-1212 obsolete. That telephone message of the current hourly weather report was not officially the National Weather Service, but rather a courtesy service provided by Bell Atlantic. It was always used to determine current measurements because it used to be the only readily available report. The National Weather Service is now on the Internet providing hourly updates to on-line users and does not currently have telephone access for the same purpose. Bell Atlantic data will provide you with close measurements but will not be exact to official specifications. City Hall’s Office of Emergency Management receives printouts from the National Weather Service on an hourly basis and forwards a fax to the FDNY Emergency Operations Command. The printout contains the exact THI or Wind Chill factor, without the need for any reference chart. The only source for this info is E.O.C. or www.nws.fsu.edu/data/text/sfcobs/SXUS01.KNYC.

NEW YORK STATE COMMUNITY MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Once again, this grand annual event for handicapped and retarded children will be held at Kennedy Airport. We urgently need volunteers, wearing anything identifying yourself as a firefighter, on Tuesday, December 7 (preparation) and Wednesday, December 8 (party day). Assistance is needed on both days, especially Tuesday
from 0900 hours until noon. Wednesday’s recommended hours are 0830 until 1300 hours. Join Santa, Mayor
Giuliani, Leslie Uggams, personalities from the W.W.F. and others in brightening the day with holiday cheer and you will be guaranteed a gratifying experience. These special children really need you. Please turn out.
“NO MAN IS SO TALL AS WHEN HE STOOPS TO HELP A HANDICAPPED CHILD”. Take the Van Wyck Expressway South to Federal Circle - go around the circle, under the overpass and make a right turn onto the North Service Road ... follow signs to Hangar # 19. A collation will follow Wednesday’s party as a show of thanks.

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TOUGH STAND FOR TRANSIT WORKERS - RALLY THIS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8th
The Transport Workers Union Local 100 (TWU) is running a campaign to Stop Corporate Welfare & Support Public Transit. Your union, along with the uniformed coalition, is supporting this movement. The TWU is speaking up for adequate funding for public transportation and a fair and just contract for transit workers. The UFA Executive Board will join our brothers/sisters in labor at this Local 100, AFL-CIO rally at MTA Headquarters, 347 Madison Ave. at 44th Street, from 3:30 to 5:30. Any off duty members wishing to join us may do so - out of uniform. Their negotiation is the first presentation of our coalition motto - “A Fair Share For The Working Family”.

AFLAC CANCER POLICY - SCREENING REIMBURSEMENT BENEFIT
When a participating member receives the UFA Medmobile medical exam and takes the PSA test or the stool/culture test, that member should be reminded that he/she will receive an annual premium reimbursement of $40 directly from AFLAC Insurance. To receive the necessary documentation from the Medmobile, call Ariel at 800-229-5227,ext324.

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UFA HEALTH AND SAFETY SEMINAR
The UFA will conduct a safety and health training session on Tuesday, December 14th and Wednesday, December 15th. Similar presentations will be offered each day, so decide which day is best for you and call Jude Gaddis at (212) 545-6965 to register. The seminar will be held at the UFA Building at 204 East 23 Street, fourth floor meeting room. Class will be held from 0900 until 1500 hours. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. This full day entitles all delegates to the standard excusal time of six hours. Delegates scheduled to work both days (groups 17-18-19) may take advantage of excusal time only once. Arrange your schedule now for a day of significant educational training. A detailed agenda will be forwarded when and if available. Limited street parking and reasonable ($12.00) lots on 24th Street.

DENTAL PLAN REOPENER PERIOD
Our annual Dental Plan Reopener will take place from December 1 through December 31, 1999. The selected plan change will be effective January 1, 2000, provided the completed form is received in the S.B.F. office by December 31. Unless you retire, the annual Reopener Period is the only time each year that you may elect to change dental plans. Only firefighters interested in changing plans should request an application form by calling (212) 683-4723 or writing to S.B.F. To refresh your memory, active firefighters are eligible to enroll in one of the following two plans: Self-Insured UFA FAMILY DENTAL PLAN “HEALTHPLEX” or DENTCARE.

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SKI STOP WAREHOUSE - PRIVATE SALE
Hot savings for firefighters and their families will be offered during a repeat of last year’s successful Ski Stop Warehouse one night private sale. Their 40,000 square foot mega-warehouse will be open to firefighters on Sunday evening, December 12th, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Save at least an additional 15% off all items, in addition to sale prices. This is one warehouse for all seasons. Bring a friend or family member and look for great deals on personal items or holiday gifts. Even if you don’t ski, merchandise such as various winter wear, snowboard gear, in line skates, bicycles, thermal underwear, sweaters, gloves, etc. will be available. The Ski Stop Warehouse is on the South Service Road at Exit 48 of the Long Island Expressway, Plainview (516-249-7980).

PART TIME JOB AVAILABLE - DRIVER NEEDED
A coffee company is looking for an active/retired firefighter to fill a vacancy for 3 days per week at 5 hours per day, from 7am to 12 noon. It is for deliveries with light carrying, all within the City. Pay is $12 per hour. Please call Ms. Kessler of Big Apple Tea Company at 718-430-5663.

UFA SURVEY DEADLINE OF DECEMBER 17TH - FINAL CALL - DON’T MISS OUT, SPEAK OUT!

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Fraternally,

WILLIAM F. MIRRO
Recording Secretary,

KEVIN E. GALLAGHER
President









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