** Please Help Honor Joey **
Further ACTION needed to HONOR FDNY "Black Sunday" Hero, Rescue 3 Lt. Joey DiBernardo Jr.
UAS Cigar Night 2012
The Union Accolade Scholarship Cigar Night Fundraiser is Friday, May 25th.
The Union Accolade Scholarship application deadline is
June 1, 2012. Good Luck to all the applicants.
Newark Fire Officer's Union Election
The Newark Fire Officer's Election will be held on June 12th from 7am-7pm Immediately following the election the monthly union meeting will be held at 7:00. Take Action and Vote.
PFANJ Scholarship deadline is 5/11/12
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The Newark Fire Officer's Union is participating in the LOCK UP charity event benefiting the MDA!
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Biden: GOP Shields Rich, Lets Firefighters and Police Die
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Letter From The President:
Members of the Newark Fire Officer's Executive Board recently returned from the IAFF Legislative Conference in Washington DC. This annual conference allows the local members from across the country to meet and discuss the issues that affect firefighters on a national level. I am happy to report General President Harold Schaitberger and the entire IAFF Executive Board is leading the charge to ensure firefighter safety and staffing. To view the archived conference please click here: http://www.iaff.org/Events/2012LegCon/Coverage.htm.
The Police and Fire Retirement System Trustee election voting has opened. The PFRS Trustee is responsible for ensuring the assets and integrity of our pension system. The trustee will be directly involved with disability and line of duty injuries. The Newark Fire Officer's Union endorses TIMOTHY COLACCI. Tim is a ten year veteran of the North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue Department and the current vice president of IAFF Local 3950. He is an advocate for firefighters and would be a asset to all firefighters and their families if elected. Ballots must be returned by April 27, 2012. Ballots are currently being distributed. Please contact the union office if you have not received your ballot @973-733-7440.
The Newark Fire Officer's Union is proud to announce the 2012 Union Accolade Scholarship application period is now open. The UAS allows members of the Newark Fire Officer's Union to directly give back to the community we serve. We will be awarding three $1000.00 scholarships to graduating Newark Public High School Seniors attending an accredited college or university. Our winners from last year are currently attending Rutgers University, Howard University and Seton Hall University. For more information click here http://www.unionaccoladescholarship.com/.
The Newark Fire Officer's Union is has contacted Cardiac Scan Imaging Services. This company will perform non-invasive ultrasound scans for early detection of cardiac disease. The NFOU recognizes the day-to-day stress and physical strain firefighters endorse and know this pro-active scan may save your life. This scan will not be covered by our insurance, but with the help of our brothers from the Professional Firefighters of New Jersey (PFANJ), we have been able to reduce the cost dramatically. If you would like to sign up for the scan please contact the NFOU @973-733-7440. The April 13th appointment schedule is filled. We will be taking names for the next scan.
Fraternally,
Anthony J Tarantino
President
The Newark Fire Officer's Union Congratulates the Honorees of the PFANJ Valor Awards:
B/C R. Malave
Capt. R. Holland
F/F D. Roebuck
Capt. C. Wendt
Capt. J Norvis
Capt M. Sorace
Capt. J. Kupko
F/F R. Hatton
F/F G. Whetstone
F/F C. Scaletti
F/F W. Daniels
F/F M. Bellina
Updated PFRS Membership Handbook
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Underfunded Pensions Continue
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True state pension reform begins by taking the hit now.
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Please contact the Newark Fire Officer's Union if you would like to join us for a 5 minute medical exam that could save your life.
Call the NFOU office @ 973-733-7440 for more information.
Union Accolade Scholarship UPDATE: Thank you to Legal Shield for sponsoring the UAS! For each video viewer a generous donation will be made to support our scholarship program, click the link below to participate! THANK YOU!
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Just a reminder: The deadline for the Battalion Chief Civil Service Exam is February 21, 2012.
The Union Accolade Scholarship is now accepting applications for the 2012 scholarship. Good Luck to all the applicants.
President Obama Proposes Billions for New Jobs Initiative to Hire Fire Fighters, Preferences to Jurisdictions for Hiring Veterans
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A Letter From The President
"In the New Year"
The Newark Fire Officer's Union wishes everyone a Happy New Year. The annual Christmas party, held on December 13, was a great success. It was wonderful to see the retired officers and welcome our newly promoted officers.
On December 21, the Newark Fire Department held a ceremony to celebrate the promotions of four Battalion Chiefs, thirteen Captains and twenty five new Firefighters. Mayor Booker and members of the City Council hosted the celebration at Newark City Hall.
IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger and the IAFF Executive Board have decided to reopen FIREPAC to support federal candidates who have supported firefighters - regardless of party affiliation. The IAFF is also proud to announce that our friends, both Republican and Democrat, have worked to restore the SAFER waivers that were lost during the House and Senate conference on H.R.1 back in February 2011. Because of their efforts, we will have $730 million that translate into almost 7,000 jobs to bring laid off fire fighters back to work, prevent future layoffs and fill positions that have been left vacant.
PFANJ President Dominick Marino informed us that the New Jersey State Legislation has already pre-filed over 2000 bills as of January 10, 2012. We have identified 30 Senate bills and 70 Assembly bills that touch firefighters or emergency medical personnel in some way.
The Newark Fire Officer's Union will be reopening our PAC Page. You can assist us by asking your local legislators to sponsor or co-sponsor this list of bills that will assist firefighters. This is your opportunity to tell your local legislators that you want to protect firefighter rights and respect the job firefighters do.
The Newark Fire Officer's Union is proud to announce that our web site won Honorable Mention in the annual IAFF Media Awards Contest. Thank you to the Muse Marketing Group for all their hard work on this award.
Captain Anthony Tarantino
President
NFOU 1860
Newark Fire Officer's Union is proud to announce receipt of "Honorable Mention" in the International Association of Fire Fighter's 2011 Media Awards Contest!
The 2010 Health Benefits Open Enrollment period for all City of Newark employees will be held from November, 28, 2011 thru December 16, 2011. The City's Employee Benefits Unit released the following information with regard to the enrollment process for the year 2012 health benefits.
The Newark Fire Department encourages it's members to act accordingly to ensure you are able to enroll any additional members in the plan of your choice for the remainder year 2012 health care coverage period. The forms will be available at Division of Personnel, Employee Benefits Unit, City Hall, Room 211.
A Letter from the President
As the holidays approach, we as members of the Newark Fire Department are all reminded of how blessed and fortunate we are. The Newark Fire Officer's Union wishes everyone and safe and blessed holiday season.
On Sunday November 20, the 94th Annual Memorial Mass of the Newark Fire Department honored the memory of all fallen and departed members. We gathered at a packed St Patrick's Pro-Cathedral and remembered our members especially the ones that passed away this year. The committee of the Newark Fire Department Holy Name Society should be commended for a great celebration.
Members of the Newark Fire Officer's Union attended the Annual League of Municipalities Convention in Atlantic City last week. We are working with the Professional Firefighter Association of New Jersey (PFANJ) to keep abreast of legislation that will affect our members.
The State of New Jersey Division of Pension and Benefits will be holding an election next year. This election will choose the candidate to be your firefighter representative on the Police and Firemen's Retirement System Board of Trustees.
The Newark Fire Officer's Union is asking for your support in nominating Tim Colacci. He is the Vice President of the North Hudson Regional Firefighters Association. I personally know Tim would look out for our best interest and would be a great representative for us on the pension board.
To nominate Tim for the election next year active members of the PFRS, can click on the link to the PFRS site below. You will be asked your name, last four digits of your SS# and the year your were born. Then, highlight Tim Colacci and vote. The election will be held in March 2012. Nominations must be submitted by no later than 4:00pm Friday, December 2, 2011.
This is your chance to nominate someone who will have your best interest in mind. Please click here: https://vote.election-america.com/pfrs/
Congratulations to Battalion Chief Jerry Rohrbach on his recent promotion.
All active and retired members of the Newark Fire Officer's Union are invited to the Annual Christmas Party. This year's party will be held at Iberia Restaurant 80-84 Ferry Street, Newark and starts at 7:00. Please come and enjoy.
Captain Anthony Tarantino
President
NFOU 1860
Open enrollment for healthcare benefits and changes will be from November 28 -December 6. Please call
973-733-3898 for more information.
Commitment to Firefighters
After his own home burned, Frank Yuppa, MD, Chairman of Radiology, SJRMC, and Director of the St. Joseph's Ambulatory Imaging Center, made a commitment to give back to the firefighters who save lives every day.
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Annual Newark Fire Department Memorial Mass
Sunday, November 20, 2011
12:00 - 3:00 PM
Saint Patrick's Cathedral
Washington Street and Central Avenue, Newark, NJ
November 8, 2011
Election Day
On November 8, 2011 we as firefighters must exercise our right to vote. Recent legislation has affected our right to collectively bargain. Soon, we will be paying 35% of our health care costs along with the highest pension contribution in the nation. Now is our time to act. Please review the list of candidates that we are supporting HERE. There are some races that we as a union, have decided not to endorse or contribute to either candidate. Be aware that every Republican legislator has voted against you and your family. On November 8th remember those candidates who supported you and respect your dedication and value of a firefighter.
Please visit THE NEWARK FIRE OFFICER'S UNION POLITICAL ACTION PAGE. Our new PAC feaure will allow you to directly contact your local representatives by selecting the town you live in. Simply fill in your name and address along with other fields and a prepared letter will be emailed to your representatives. Please forward this email to your family and friends so they may express their support for firefighters. This is your opportunity to let your local representatives know you and your family will support them Tuesday if they have supported you. In addition, it will also put the representatives that have not supported you on notice.
Captain Anthony Tarantino
President
NFOU 1860
October 25, 2011
A Letter from the President
"Pension Increases"
On October 1, 2011 active members of the Police and Fire Retirement System saw their biweekly pension contributions increase from 8.5% to 10% of their salary. This 1.5% increase will help secure each member's future retirement and balance the pension system. After retirement, most members rely completely on the pension system and as we are aware, police and fire members do not qualify for Social Security.
Unfortunately, our pension system suffered through the political administration of Ex-Governor Whitman, whose policies legislated away pension funds. Also, the lack of contribution to the pension fund by the local municipalities have proved a detriment to the system.
As contributors to the pension fund, we need to understand this increase is a preemptive move to keep the system solvent. The PFANJ and 25 other unions have filed a lawsuit in Federal Court to challenge this increase. As President of the Newark Fire Officer's Union, I support this lawsuit. We as members did not cause this system shortfall and should not be held accountable for its bailout. However, as a 23 year vested member of the pension system, I perceive this 1.5% increase as a proactive move towards securing all of our futures.
Captain Anthony Tarantino
President
NFOU 1860
NFOU Recent News
September 17, 2011
Thank you to all who have filled out the update database form. If you have yet to do so, please click on the link below to be redirected to the database form page and update your information online.
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August 5th
"Democratic Senators Sweeney, Norcross lose support of AFL-CIO"
by Statehouse Bureau Staff
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July 21st
"Union donations for NJ Democrats dry up after pension overhaul"
by Juliet Fletcher/State House Bureau
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Division of Local Government Services' Guidance on the Pensions and Health Benefits Reforms from the League of Municipalities.
Pension And Health Benefits Reform
Governor Christie signed Chapter 78, P.L. 2011 into law, effective June 28, 2011.
- 1st year - ¼ of the percentage
- 2nd year - ½ of the percentage
- 3rd year - ¾ of the percentage
- 4th year - 4/4 of the percentage
The employee contribution, based on cost of coverage, is as follows:
Individual Coverage
Salary Range |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
less than 20,000 |
1.13% |
2.25% |
3.38% |
4.5% |
20,000-24,999.99 |
1.38% |
2.75% |
4.13% |
5.5% |
25,000-29,999.99 |
1.88% |
3.75% |
5.63% |
7.5% |
30,000-34,999.99 |
2.50% |
5.00% |
7.50% |
10.0% |
35,000-39,999.99 |
2.75% |
5.50% |
8.25% |
11.0% |
40,000-44,999.99 |
3.00% |
6.00% |
9.00% |
12.0% |
45,000-49,999.99 |
3.50% |
7.00% |
10.50% |
14.0% |
50,000-54,999.99 |
5.00% |
10.00% |
15.00% |
20.0% |
55,000-59,999.99 |
5.75% |
11.50% |
17.25% |
23.0% |
60,000-64,999.99 |
6.75% |
13.50% |
20.25% |
27.0% |
65,000-69,999.99 |
7.25% |
14.50% |
21.75% |
29.0% |
70,000-74,999.99 |
8.00% |
16.00% |
24.00% |
32.0% |
75,000-79,999.99 |
8.25% |
16.50% |
24.75% |
33.0% |
80,000-94,999.99 |
8.50% |
17.00% |
25.50% |
34.0% |
95,000 and over |
8.75% |
17.50% |
26.25% |
35.0% |
Salary Range |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
less than 25,000 |
0.88% |
1.75% |
2.63% |
3.5% |
25,000-29,999.99 |
1.13% |
2.25% |
3.38% |
4.5% |
30,000-34,999.99 |
1.50% |
3.00% |
4.50% |
6.0% |
35,000-39,999.99 |
1.75% |
3.50% |
5.25% |
7.0% |
40,000-44,999.99 |
2.00% |
4.00% |
6.00% |
8.0% |
45,000-49,999.99 |
2.50% |
5.00% |
7.50% |
10.0% |
50,000-54,999.99 |
3.75% |
7.50% |
11.25% |
15.0% |
55,000-59,999.99 |
4.25% |
8.50% |
12.75% |
17.0% |
60,000-64,999.99 |
5.25% |
10.50% |
15.75% |
21.0% |
65,000-69,999.99 |
5.75% |
11.50% |
17.25% |
23.0% |
70,000-74,999.99 |
6.50% |
13.00% |
19.50% |
26.0% |
75,000-79,999.99 |
6.75% |
13.50% |
20.25% |
27.0% |
80,000-84,999.99 |
7.00% |
14.00% |
21.00% |
28.0% |
85,000-99,999.99 |
7.50% |
15.00% |
22.50% |
30.0% |
100,000 and over |
8.75% |
17.50% |
26.25% |
35.0% |
Salary Range |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
less than 25,000 |
0.75% |
1.50% |
2.25% |
3% |
25,000-29,999.99 |
1.00% |
2.00% |
3.00% |
4% |
30,000-34,999.99 |
1.25% |
2.50% |
3.75% |
5% |
35,000-39,999.99 |
1.50% |
3.00% |
4.50% |
6% |
40,000-44,999.99 |
1.75% |
3.50% |
5.25% |
7% |
45,000-49,999.99 |
2.25% |
4.50% |
6.75% |
9% |
50,000-54,999.99 |
3.00% |
6.00% |
9.00% |
12% |
55,000-59,999.99 |
3.50% |
7.00% |
10.50% |
14% |
60,000-64,999.99 |
4.25% |
8.50% |
12.75% |
17% |
65,000-69,999.99 |
4.75% |
9.50% |
14.25% |
19% |
70,000-74,999.99 |
5.50% |
11.00% |
16.50% |
22% |
75,000-79,999.99 |
5.75% |
11.50% |
17.25% |
23% |
80,000-84,999.99 |
6.00% |
12.00% |
18.00% |
24% |
85,000-89,999.99 |
6.50% |
13.00% |
19.50% |
26% |
90,000-94,999.99 |
7.00% |
14.00% |
21.00% |
28% |
95,000-99,999.99 |
7.25% |
14.50% |
21.75% |
29% |
100,000-109,999.99 |
8.00% |
16.00% |
24.00% |
32% |
110,000 and over |
8.75% |
17.50% |
26.25% |
35% |
- The state will be required to conduct an annual study of the risk impact of employers moving in and out of the State Health Benefits Program and private plans, long-term sustainability of the State Health Benefits Program/School Employees' Health Benefits Program, and impact of the change under the law
- Two boards will be created at the state level to administer health benefits. One will be for the State Health Benefits Program and the other will be for the School Employees' Health Benefits Program
- The boards will be comprised of half employer and half employee representation
- 6 Employer representatives chosen by the Governor
- 3 Employee representatives chosen directly by AFL-CIO Public Employer Committee
- 1 Employee representative chose by head of the police union
- 1 Employee representative chose by head of the firefighter's union
- 1 Employee representative chose by head of the State Trooper union
- 3 year term
- Majority vote is 7
- The committees will be responsible for and exercise authority over various plans and components of those plans including:
- Medical benefits
- Prescription benefits
- Dental
- Vision
- Any other health care benefit
- The committees have the authority to create, modify or terminate any plan or component at its sole discretion
- The committees have the same duty and responsibility to the program as the State Health Benefits Program Commission
- The committees will be required to work with insurers to develop at least 3 plans for each level of coverage (individual, family and individual +1), differentiated by out of pocket cost to the employee, including co-pays and deductibles
- The committees will be required to develop a health savings account, high deductible plan.
- The committees have the sole discretion to set the amounts for maximum, co-pays, deductibles and other such participant costs for all plans in the program
- A form of super-conciliation will be used to solve any impasses on the committee. When the committee fails to render a decision because it has not received a majority vote after 60 days pass the initial consideration the committee shall use a Super Conciliator, who is randomly selected from a list developed by NJ PERC. The Super Conciliator shall promptly schedule investigatory proceedings. Investigating and acquiring all relevant information regarding the failure to render a decision and discussing the difference with the members. The Super Conciliator can require a 24 hour per day negotiations and institute any other non-binding procedure. If the Super Conciliator fails to resolve the dispute they shall issue a final report, immediately providing a copy to the committee. The report becomes available to the public within 10 days
Finally, the bill has a provision regarding out-of-state health care coverage. According to a statement released by Senate President Sweeney and Speaker Oliver an agreement was reached to remove the out-of-state hospital provision. S-2959, which revises the requirement that public employers provide certain health benefit plans to public employees, was amended to repeal the out-of-state health care coverage provision. It has been returned to the Senate for a vote on Monday.
Congratulations to the 2011 Union Accolade Scholarship recipients!
Leslie A. Landy, Technology High
Bhriana C. Smith, Science Park
Anasa K. McTerrell, Central High
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All members, their friends and their families need to act now. I urge you to contact the legislators listed below NOW and as often is necessary to get them to not vote the Pension and Health care benefits legislation out of committee.
Call 888-875-6558 and put your zip code in and you will be patched through to your Legislator. If your zip code has more than one legislative district you will be patched through to a legislative desk to give you help. Or, if you know who your legislators are, refer to the list below.
We need you to call your State Senator and your two Assembly members TODAY.
Monday the Assembly Budget Committe will vote on A-4133 (Greenwald) at 10:00 am in Committee Room 11, 4th. floor, State House Annex. This is the Assembly version of S-2937. The Assembly members of the Committee should be called and/or e-mailed. I have listed the phone numbers and email address of the legislators:
Greenwald--856-435-1247 or AsmGreenwald@njleg.org
Schaer--973-249-3665 or AsmSchaer@njleg.org
Burzichelli--856-251-9801 or AsmBurzichelli@njleg.org
Coutinho--973-589-0713 or AsmCoutinho@njleg.org
Johnson--201-530-0469 or AsmJohnson@njleg.org
Pou--973-247-1555 or AswPou@njleg.org
Quigley--201-217-4614 or AswQuigley@njleg.org
Watson Coleman--609-292-0500 or AswWatsonColeman@njleg.org
Here is what you can tell them:
"My name is _________________and I live in _____________. The Greenwald version of the Sweeney-Christie healthcare plan destroys collective bargaining and will cost my family 5 - 10% of our income. My union bargains for my health care through the municipality that I work for, not the state of New Jersey. The State does not negotiate for my health care therefore you should not legislate it. I ask you to oppose the Greenwald version of the Sweeney-Christie health care plan, and not release it from your committee"
Don't let the person who you speak to off the hook until you get an answer either way. I ask that the responses you get be relied back to the state office via email.
April 27th
"Lautenberg Joins Newark Officials To Announce $7 Million Grant To Hire 70 New Firefighters"
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April 23rd
"Pension fears prompt surge in retirements"
by Matt Manochio / The Daily Record
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April 22nd
"Science Park High School is ranked among the top seventy five high schools in the state by New Jersey Monthly Magazine and second in the state in our District Factor Group"
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April 21st
"Gov. Christie, Newark Mayor Booker make Time magazine 100 most influential people list"
by Simone Sebastian/The Star-Ledger
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April 1st
"State's largest police union calls for Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo to resign"
by Chris Megerian/Statehouse Bureau
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March 31st
"Loophole allows Essex County Executive DiVincenzo to collect full salary, pension"
by Chris Megerian and Seth Augenstein/The Star-Ledger
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March 28th
"N.J. state revenue to grow by more than $1B next year, non-partisan agency says"
by Jarrett Renshaw/Statehouse Bureau
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March 21st
"Attacking collective bargaining by public employees is shortsighted"
by Thomas V. Murphy / NJ.com
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March 15th
"Christie refuses to negotiate health care cost increase with N.J. public unions"
by Ginger Gibson/Statehouse Bureau
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March 14th
"U.S. Sens. Lautenberg, Menendez announce grants for Orange, Newark fire squads"
by Eunice Lee/The Star-Ledger
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March 11th
"NJ Gov Christie, public workers union fight over changes in employee health benifits"
by Ginger Gibson/Statehouse Bureau
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March 10th
"Local N.J. governments could lose aid if they do not accept shared public services"
by TOM HESTER SR., NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
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March 6th
"Short-staffed Springfield firefighters had to await aid from nearby towns before attacking blaze"
by Richard Khavkine/The Star-Ledger
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February 25th
"The Wisconsin Lie Exposed – Taxpayers Actually Contribute Nothing To Public Employee Pensions"
by Rick Ungar, The Policy Page
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February 24th:
"Analysis of Senate Bill 2718 -
The Legislative Attack on Health Benefits for Public Employees"
by Dominick Marino, President PFANJ
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February 21st:
"Dueling Pension Bills and Changes to Health Care Benefits"
PFANJG Legislative Update
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February 15th:
"N.J. Sen. Sweeney to unveil bill ..."
By Jarrett Renshaw/Statehouse Bureau /The Star-Ledger
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February 10th:
"Drop in N.J. bond rating could add to state's borrowing costs, financial problems"
By Jarrett Renshaw and Ginger Gibson/The Star-Ledger
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February 3rd:
"On Behalf of Wall Street, States Go After Public Pensions"
Harold Schaitberger/USA Today
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January 7th:
N.J. Democratic leaders propose overhauling troubled pension system
Matt Friedman/The Star Ledger
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December 23rd:
Update on S2220
We have been advised that the Senate Democrat's will not adopt the changes
called for in Governor Christie's CV of S-2220 that would limit payouts to
local and school district employes for accrued sick and vacation days. Read More
November 29th:
Please read this assembly bill. Call your representative for clarification.
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November 29th:
E-mail from the IAFF president:
Update on PFANJ's Lawsuit against the State of New Jersey with respect to the imposed 1.5% Health Insurance Tax.
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November 29th:
Jersey City unions warn they'll sue if council limits lifetime health benefits
The Jersey Journal: Melissa Hayes
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November 7th:
Lawsuit: Stop Newark police, firefighter layoffs
Business Week: David Porter
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November 3rd:
Assembly, No. 3393 with Committee Amendments - State of New Jersey
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November 3rd:
N.J. Assembly tables vote on measure to allow exceptions to proposed cap on public-employee raises
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November 3rd:
Newark police, firefighter unions sue Mayor Cory Booker, civil service commission to stop layoffs
The Associated Press
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October 19th:
Newark City Council Approves Final Changes to City's Budget
David Giambusso/The Star-Ledger
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October 19th:
The Christie Reform Agenda
Click here for Facts [pdf]
October 19th:
Longtime Newark Firefighter is Named New Chief
James Queally/The Star-Ledger
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October 7th:
Lump Sum Payments
This is a copy of Senate Bill 2220 introduced
August 23, 2010
Click here for Bill
June 9th:
Letter to Star Ledger
Posted in Friday Edition May 7, 2010
Readers Forum
Truer portrait:
In your Sunday, May 2, 2010 editorial, "Pay freezes, round 2" you continue to paint a picture of greed and debauchery on the part of New Jersey fire fighters and police officers, claiming they have lathered themselves for years in a bubble bath of taxpayer generosity. You mistake generosity for appreciation. Hidden in your portrait is the level of training and education that encompass both professions. It also hides the level of stress and the questions of liability that enter the split second decisions that incident commanders and first responders make that impact their own lives, the lives of their crews and the public in general.
Hundreds and maybe thousands of lives are on the line. Any profession that comes close to fitting that bill makes much more money. Police and fire fighters are highly skilled and highly trained professionals working in a world in disarray charged with saving lives and protecting property. The people of New Jersey are in good hands. Don't demonize hard working men and woman with ugly characterizations. They deserve better.
John Sandella
President, Newark Fire Officers Union
IAFF, Local 1860
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May 24, 2012
Union Accolade Scholarship Cigar Night
May 25, 2012
Historical Association Muster
Sunday, June 3, 2012
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