Contract Negotiations Update
Wednesday - April 12th, 2012 |
The new County Executive has appointed a new Commissioner of Labor Relations to Erie County. This individual will be active in our upcoming negotiations meetings. He has met with the College and myself to see where the differences are. I believe his presence at the table will provide a voice of reason based on his knowledge of the County/College financial situation. We are scheduled to meet on April 19 where he will be present. |
ECC Wellness Committee
Tuesday - March 3rd, 2012 |
Come and join the ECC Wellness Committee in making strides towards better health. Grab a friend and spend your lunch hour or break time walking and be entered to win great prizes. |
FFECC/NYSUT community college concerns
Tuesday - March 3rd, 2012 |
Please see the attached document that oulines Commnity College concerns from the FFECC and NYSUT |
RA 2012 - Buffalo - April 26-28
NYSUT Media Relations - February 2nd, 2012 |
The 40th Annual NYSUT Representative Assembly is hereby called to convene at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2012.
Members make their voices heard by electing local delegates who represent them at NYSUT's annual convention, the Representative Assembly. The RA is the union's highest policy-making body, except for a membership referendum. All NYSUT members are welcome to attend the annual Representative Assembly, but only duly elected and reported delegates may debate and vote on proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws, proposed resolutions and other business that might be brought before the Representative Assembly according to NYSUT Constitution and Bylaws provisions or policy. More information on Representative Assembly 2012 will be available online in the coming weeks. |
FFECC Dues Increase
Monday - January 30th, 2012 |
Please see the following announcement from FFECC Treasurer, Greg Fox: Esteemed Colleagues, It is my unfortunate duty to announce a $3.00 per pay period increase in our union dues for all full time faculty. The increase will be $60.00 per year. We’ve had a precipitous drop in our fund balance. Though our NYSUT dues have gone up $100.00 per year in the past few years, we have not increased individual dues. The increase was absorbed by our union. Our Constitution gives clear directives on the amount ($100) individuals need to contribute over and above the dues mandated by state and federal parent unions (NEA, AFT).
Gregory F. Fox |
Erie County Policy Note
Monday - January 30th, 2012 |
ERIE COUNTY PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Policy: Erie County employees are entitled to paid, excused leave from work to undertake screening examinations for breast cancer and prostate cancer. Such excused leave shall not exceed four (4) hours for breast cancer screening and four (4) hours for prostate cancer screening on an annual, calendar year basis. This paid, excused leave shall not be charged against any other leave time to which an employee may otherwise be entitled. All employees taking time off for screening purposes are required to provide their Department Head or designee with sufficient notice in order to address staffing considerations. Employees are required to provide to their Department Head or designee medical documentation that their absence was for breast or prostate cancer screening purposes. Reference: Civil Service Law, Sections 159-b and 159-c as amended. |
FFECC and Local Action Project sponsored a Seasonal Celebration
Friday - DEcember 16th, 2011 |
The FFECC/LAP Seasonal Celebration at Templeton Landing was a great success. We collected many, many bins of food for the community of Western New York. The recipients at the St. Peter & St. Paul’s Outreach Program were genuinely thankful for the FFECC’s activity in raising so many donations.
Fun was had by all as we celebrated the holidays together in a relaxing, enjoyable atmosphere. |
TIAA CREF update
Friday - December 11th, 2011 |
Richard Thompson from TIAA CREF will meet with any FFECC member interested in setting up a 403B or anyone that has an account, for a one-on-one counseling session (Full time or Part time). The appointments will start at 9:00 AM and end at 4:00 PM. Please contact Sarita Barnes, Administrative Assistant, and she will schedule the appointments. 716-862-5900 February 15 - South Campus/Conference Room 4106BMarch 28 - City Campus/FFECC Union Office 473 April 11 - North Campus/Room G100
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NCHE News - President's Message
Friday - December 11th, 2011 |
The National Council for Higher Education President's message: Formidable Times Ahead! |
NYSUT President Richard Iannuzzi Visit to ECC
Wednesday - October 27th, 2010 |
The president of NYSUT was at City Campus on Tuesday, October 27. He was met by some executive council members, toured the Green Building Technology Department, and then held a conference and question session for a number of FFECC members. |
Local Action Project
LAP Conference - July 17, 2011 |
LAP participants spent the week working together as a team on a strategic plan for their local. LAP’s four key components —strengthening political action, engaging members, improving communications and building community outreach and coalitions— are integrated into a multi-year, multi-level approach meant to build a strong local infrastructure. Thank you to Verlaine Quinniey, Richard Pawarski, Chris Dehoff, Derek Bateman, Dave Bochynski, and Michael Delaney for your time and service to our Union. |
Vote Cope Campaign
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Vote-Cope is a powerful committee that gives us, the FFECC, greater influence in places where the debate frames our future in public higher education. Your voluntary contribution to Vote-Cope gives us access to lobbyists to work on our specific needs. That ability to advocate for legislation and necessary funding will be crucial to not only our members but also the students we serve. |
