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• 911 Health Watch

  9/11 Health Watch is dedicated to making sure our nation remembers and cares for the heroes and survivors of 9/11. If you are a responder who was there, a survivor, or a supporter, join us to keep informed about the programs created by the Zadroga Act.

  Here are some helpful resources:

  What is 9/11 Health Watch?

  Are you eligible for responder care?

  Learn about the different September 11th Assistance programs

   

• Behavioral Health Resources

  We've added a page to the site that lists all of the behavioral health resources available to members and their families in one place. The programs include telephone, inpatient, outpatient and online help, apps, screenings and more. If you need these services or just want to learn more, visit our new page. You can also find a link in the navigation bar.

• NYSC IUOE License Plates!

  Consider purchasing a NYSC IUOE custom plate for any car for you, your family, staff, etc. registered in New York State. These plates can be personalized as well.

  The initial cost of the custom plate is $60.00 with a renewal fee of $31.25 each year. If you wish to personalize this plate, the cost is $91.25 per plate with a renewal fee of $62.50 each year. (Your vehicle registration is a separate cost).

  You can purchase the plates and learn more at the Department of Motor Vehicles site.

   

• RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY ALERT IN NYC BOROUGHS

  We have been notified by the NYPD that a recent rash of burglaries has occurred across New York City’s five boroughs. The point of entry is usually in rear windows with air conditioners being pushed in or rear windows left unlocked. Please follow these important safety tips: 

  • Window Air Conditioners - Air conditioners should be properly secured to the window opening to prevent from being pushed in or pulled out.
  • Fire Escape Windows – Install Fire Department approved safety gate.
  • Window Locking Procedures - All windows should be closed and locked.
  • Opened Windows - Avoid sleeping with your windows open. If you can’t, secure the windows so they cannot be opened to allow access to a person.
  • Suspicious Persons - If strangers are seen in the building, on the rooftops, or on the fire escapes: PLEASE CALL 911. 

  Other Safety Tips:

  • Door Buzzer - Do not buzz people into your building unless you are absolutely sure of the visitor’s identity.
  • Piggybacking - Do not hold the lobby door open for a stranger.
  • Door Locks - Equip your door with a deadbolt or deadbolt lock. The lock should have a highly pick-resistant cylinder protected with a metal cylinder guard plate.
  • Door Viewer - Never automatically open your door to strangers. Use a wide-angle peephole. Do not open your door even with the chain latch. A chain latch provides a false sense of security and can easily be defeated by kicking the door.
  • Suspicious Persons - If strangers are seen in the building, on the rooftops, or on the fire escapes: PLEASE CALL 911.
  • Security Survey - An NYPD Crime Prevention Specialist will visit your home to conduct a free security survey and provide a written report with recommendations to improve the existing security of your premise.

   

• COVID-19 Resources for School Division Members

  Visit these web pages for important updates and information for School Division members during the COVID-19 emergency.

  • New York School Support Services Guidance for 70 and Over Essential Staff
  • New York School Support Services COVID-19 Absence Policy

• COVID-19 Member Reference Guide

  Local 94 has put together list of resources to help members during the national coronavirus emergency.

• COVID-19 Employer Resource Guide

  Local 94 has put together list of resources to help employers during the national coronavirus emergency.

• LOCAL 94 CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL BUSINESS AND MEMBERS ARE ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEES

  Governor Cuomo's Executive Order considers Local 94 to be an "Essential Business" and its members to be "Essential Employees".  Please be sure you have your Union ID card when you are going to work.  If you have any further questions, please contact your Business Representative.

• Reminder: Union Dues

  Please note, effective January 1, 2020, the maximum monthly dues are $95.68. Dues for 40 hour contracted work weeks are calculated by multiplying the hourly rate x 2.50; for 35 hour contracted work week hourly rate x $2.20; for 37 1/2 hour contracted work week hourly rate x $2.36, up to a maximum of $95.68. When the hourly rate increases, the dues increase, up to the maximum monthly dues. 

  Please be sure you have properly adjusted the withholding amount for dues effective January 1, 2020.

  If you have any questions, please call the Union Office at 212-245-7040.

   

• The Cutting Edge -Fall 2019

  Read the most recent newsletter.