Federal Local 387
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Federal Local 387
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March '09 update New Director Mr. Moschitta has been on board now for three months. During that time, the Union has been obliged to file numerous Step Two Grievances on behalf of the members. We are pleased to say that we have had positive responses on all matter to date. While there are still matters pending, in particular, an ability to respond to emergency calls on the grounds, we are actively working to resolve the issue to the benefit of the facility with the least impact on the staff involved. This is a complex matter, as it requires the facility to reach an agreement with community agencies, which had not been done before. We will keep you posted as this progresses. Vacancy Announcements Rich Thomesen continues to follow all the openings that are placed in PVA and forwards them to all members on a regular basis. We encourage you to watch for Rich's messages. We have had a number of inquiries about some positions and why they were given to new hires, it seems current employees are simply not putting in for them. We do our best to get these opportunities out, please read your emails and check PVA! S 292 (legislative bill in currently in Congress) This is an important piece of legislation for Nurses. It eliminates mandatory overtime! If passed, it would also give Part Time RNs permanent status after serving an equal probationary time a full time RN is required to serve (4150 hrs - equivalent to two years of service). Under current regulation a Part Time RN is always considered a "temporary" employee, subject to termination at any time during their career with the VA. Management has used this in the past to terminate an RN rather than applying even moderate forms of disciplinary action where the Union could investigate and defend the RN from excessive actions by management. This could put an end to that type of treatment. Your Local has been requesting action on these items for years. Apparently with a growing support from other locals, other federal unions and our National Office, Washington is finally hearing us. With the pro-union Obama team now in place, this is one of our best opportunities to get these items passed. We would urge you to contact your Senators and Congressmen to treat this proposal in a favorable fashion. If you require any assistance with this, please contact our office. Back Pay? We are currently awaiting news from National Office about the status of this class action. We are in frequent contact with both National and FD Local 1 in San Francisco who have been pursuing this issue. When we hear , we will pass on all information to our members.
VETPRO is a process of Licensure and background checks When you are asked to RE-File, make sure your information does NOT conflict with any data you may have provided on an earlier or original application. YOUR JOB MAY DEPEND ON IT!!!! Any questions - please call us! ************************************************ Insurance programs are available to members for Dental, Cancer, Long Term, Accident and Disability insurance. Ted Woodburn is the primary contact and if you would like to speak with him , please call 1-800-830-6290 Please check our "INSURANCE" PAGE **************************************** Politicians - who cares about Northport issues? 12 tour maximums for direct patient care Partnership Council - 2 year later update A little Q and A about membership SEE NEWS PAGE ABOUT US The National Federation of Federal Employees is a subsidiary of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The national office of NFFE is located in Washington D.C. and the IAMAW headquarters is located nearby in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. NFFE is a diversified federal union, representing the VA, DOD, Forestry Service, Passport services and US Printing office as their main membership. The VA portion of the union is of a "professional" nature, with most members working as Physicians, Nurses, Psychologists, Physical Therapists, Social Workers and the like. Northport is solely RN membership. The interests of the local are geared to the protections and advancements of the register nurses and a nurse practitioners it represents. 387 enjoys the bonds of common interests shared with two AFGE locals at the facility and joins with them in all endeavors which will improve the working environment for the employees at Northport VA facility. Our offices are located in Building 63, Ground floor, Room 9. We are open Monday thru Friday day tour. Please call ahead if possible to arrange an appointment as we are frequently out of the office meeting with management. Our phone is 1-631-261-4400 ext 2188, voice mail is available, you may fax to 1-631-261-3089 or e-mail our officers by using the following format Firstname.Lastname@med.va.gov or through this website at admin@nffe387.org The local conducts a monthly meeting for members only every last Thursday of the month in Bldg. 200 Rm. A1-5. |
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Representing the Registered Nurses at Northport VAMC in New York |