Letter from NYSPFFA President Samuel Fresina to Congressional leaders asking for continued Bi-partisan support for legislation for financial relief to municiplaites across New York state and the rest of the country

Attached is a letter from NYSPFFA  President Samuel Fresina to Congressional leaders asking for continued Bi-partisan support for legislation for financial relief to municipalities across New York state and the rest of the country.  See here - NYSPFFA Congressional...

Second Class Cities Supreme Court decision

Brothers and Sisters, We have just received a decision related to the Second Class Cities issue. This is  a great win for our side, thanks and congratulations to Nat Lambright. We will keep you informed of any progress on this issue. See the decision here. Samuel A....

States and local governments are already feeling the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This checklist will help you prepare for attacks on staffing, wages and benefits, retirement and other hard-earned gains.

States and local governments are already feeling the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This checklist will help you prepare for attacks on staffing, wages and benefits, retirement and other hard-earned gains. 1. Connect With IAFF Leadership Provide your...

Update: Information on testing for essential workers

Brothers and Sisters, Please see following information on testing for essential workers.  This testing is to see if you are positive for COVID, not the antibody test.  Firefighting alone, meets the criteria for this testing.  Also, the testing is free of charge....

Update on State Pension Fund Loan Program

Brothers and Sisters, An article was published today in Newsday regarding a loan program initiated by our state retirement system. I have been contacted with concerns stemming from the article, and have attached a briefing to provide additional information.  PPP...

IAFF – Preparing for a COVID-19 Economy

States and local governments are already feeling the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many affiliates are hearing from their jurisdictions about staffing and other cuts as the economic downturn is expected to hit municipal governments harder than the...