SCAME - Suffolk County Association of Municipal Employees

Friday, June 26, 2009 12:16:00 PM

Cheryl Felice Speech at Swearing In Ceremony

Good evening – and thank you for attending AME’s tri-annual Swearing-In Ceremony for Executive Office. I am honored that the electorate of AME chose the entire Felice/Farrell team to represent them. I am particularly humbled,...

Friday, June 26, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Unity Rally on July 1, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.

Dear Unit Presidents and Action Committee Members, As we begin to transition the ninth AME Executive Board and celebrate our 25th year as the largest independent union in New York State, AME is under attack! A decertification...

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:16:00 PM

A Letter to CWA President

Mr. Larry Cohen, President Communications Workers of America 501 3rd Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20001-2797 Dear President Cohen: I am deeply saddened and disappointed in you, in your role as a labor leader, that...

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:14:00 PM

Can We Afford --CWA?

Dear AME Members: Organizers from the Communications Workers of America (CWA) are showing up at your worksite encouraging you to leave AME, to join their ranks. Why is CWA coming around now, when all of labor is under attack?...

Monday, June 15, 2009 1:00:00 PM

The Courage to Fight, the Commitment to Succeed

June 15, 2009 Message from the President… "The Courage to Fight, the Commitment to Succeed" Dear AME Unit Presidents and Members: It seems that some of our opponents who lost their bid for the Executive Board...

Friday, June 12, 2009 2:00:00 PM

Some Very Important Information Concerning the Upcoming Lag & Your Deferred Compensation Account!

Dear AME Members: The Lag Payroll is just around the corner, affecting the third paycheck which is scheduled to be paid on Thursday, July 30, 2009; and then again, affecting the third paycheck paid on Thursday, December...

Friday, May 29, 2009 12:00:00 AM

AME President Honored by Independence Party

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2009 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 Or RANDI DELIROD, AME Public Relations Bohemia, NY-AME President Cheryl A. Felice was very pleased to...

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 3:00:00 PM

Global Positioning System (“GPS”) Units

May 18, 2009 Jeffrey L. Tempera, Director Office of Labor Relations Dear Mr. Tempera: I write in protest over what I consider to be unnecessary surveillance of those AME members who have “experimental” Global Positioning...

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 12:00:00 PM

Judical Board Hearing Cancelled

Judicial Board Hearing scheduled for May 20, 2009 has been cancelled.

Monday, May 18, 2009 4:00:00 PM

JJFSNF Now Open & Available to SC Employees

Dear AME Members: After an enormous amount of bureaucratic red tape, and many meetings with numerous telephone calls, I am delighted to announce that the magnificent facilities of the county-run John J. Foley Skilled Nursing...

Friday, May 15, 2009 1:00:00 PM

NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK

AME Happenings Nurturing a Love that Lasts! NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK AME is proud to highlight their union members who staff the only county-owned nursing home – The John J. Foley Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation...

Thursday, May 14, 2009 12:00:00 PM

AME Congratulates Some of Their Own!

AME congratulates some of their own! In recognition and celebration of “National Nurses Week 2009: Building a Healthy America”, President Cheryl A. Felice and the entire AME Executive Board would like to express their heartfelt...

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 3:20:00 PM

Outcome of May 12, 2009 Special BOD Meeting

Dear AME Members: On Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at a Special Board of Directors meeting held at 4:00 p.m., the motion to overturn the recommendation by the AME Judicial Board to hold a new election was passed with 26 yes votes,...

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 8:00:00 PM

Outcome of the Special Board of Directors meeting

Tuesday, 5/12/09 – 8:00 P.M. Dear AME Members: In a decisive victory, filled with the emotions of threatened integrity, the AME Board of Directors overwhelmingly voted to overturn the recommendation by the AME Judicial...

Monday, May 11, 2009 5:00:00 PM

Special Board of Directors Meeting

May 11, 2009 Dear Board of Directors, AME is in receipt of the Judicial Board’s recommendation on an Election Grievance filed by Linda McGregor, candidate for Executive Vice President. The board is recommending that...

Friday, May 08, 2009 5:00:00 PM

Dear AME Members:

Friday, 5/8/09 – 5:00 P.M. Dear AME Members: As part of the ongoing Executive Board 2009 General Elections, a grievance filed by one of the candidates was recommended to be sustained by the Judicial Board and it will...

Tuesday, May 05, 2009 3:00:00 PM

The BOD Vote on the Lag Payroll

Dear AME Member: Re: The BOD Vote on the Lag Payroll I know that all of our members have many questions regarding the deferred/lag payroll which will be implemented in the last paycheck due in the months of July and...

Friday, May 01, 2009 5:00:00 PM

AME Lag Payroll Approval 5/1/2009

Friday, 5/1/09 – 5:00 P.M. Dear AME Members: A Special Meeting of the AME Board of Directors was held today, Friday, May 1, 2009, to provide final approval of lag payroll and to approve the Memorandum of Agreement...

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 5:00:00 PM

Results of Legislative Meeting

April 29, 2009 Dear AME Members: At the Suffolk County Legislative Meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2009, which began at 9:30 a.m. and didn’t conclude until well past 9:00 p.m. – and included the presence of most of your...

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Successfully Avoided Layoffs of AME Members

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2009 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office)/631-767-1941 (cell) Or RANDI DELIROD, AME Public Relations 631-875-7156 BOHEMIA, NY- The Association...

Monday, April 27, 2009 4:00:00 PM

BOD Votes to Prevent Layoffs

A Special Meeting of the AME Board of Directors was held today, April 27, 2009, to discuss a tentative agreement with Suffolk County to consider concessions totaling approximately $12.5 million as a means to prevent layoffs...

Monday, April 27, 2009 4:00:00 PM

AME President Authorized to Enter into Agreement with County

Dear AME Members: The AME Board of Directors voted this morning, 31-8, to authorize the President of AME to enter into an Agreement with the County to avoid layoffs. The details of the Agreement, which includes a two...

Friday, April 24, 2009 1:00:00 PM

Objection to Waiving the 24-Hours Notice

Dear AME Board of Directors and Members: I regret that several Board of Directors objected to waiving the 24-hour notice for a Special meeting, so that AME could mitigate ways to avoid member layoffs. Therefore, a special...

Friday, April 24, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Meeting on Monday, April 27, 2009

Dear AME Members: The AME Executive Board, (the officers of AME who run the day-to-day operations of AME) together with the Board of Directors (all of the AME Unit Presidents), and the AME Negotiating Team are scheduled...

Friday, April 24, 2009 12:00:00 AM

County and AME Reached A Tentative Agreement To Avoid Layoffs

Dear AME Board of Directors and Members: Late last night, the County and AME reached a tentative agreement to avoid layoffs of nearly 600 AME members with a Deficit Reduction Plan, which includes a guarantee of no additional...

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Legislative Layoff Proposal Update

Dear AME Members, Immediately after the AME General Election, AME officers and several Unit Presidents were at the Suffolk County Legislature meeting of the Budget and Finance Committee to debate Levy’s layoff proposal. The...

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:00:00 AM

For the First Time in AME History a President has been Elected for a Third-Term

CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office)/631-767-1941 (cell) Or RANDI DELIROD, AME Public Relations 631-875-7156 BOHEMIA, NY – AME is pleased to announce the results of their 2009 General Election;...

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:00:00 AM

2009 AME General Election FINAL (Certified) Election Results

Please cut and paste the http address below in your browser to see the AME 2009 General election Final (Certified) Election Results. http://www.scame.org/assets/docs/2009%20Certified%20Election%20Results.pdf

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Disregard Erroneous Notice Circulating in County

April 21, 2009 PLEASE POST Dear AME Board of Directors: There is an erroneous notice going around that AME will be at the Suffolk County Legislature tonight, Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. to rally against...

Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Unofficial Elections Results for AME General Elections

Unofficial Results for the AME General Elections. Final results will be posted tomorrow, April 21, 2009. Cut and paste the http below to see results: http://scame.org/assets/docs/election%20results%202.pdf

Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2009 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office)/631-767-1941 (cell) Or RANDI DELIROD, AME Public Relations 631-875-7156 BOHEMIA, NY – AME is please to announce...

Thursday, April 16, 2009 12:00:00 AM

PAC Report

April 14, 2009 PAC Report Dear AME PAC Members and Unit Presidents, As the Chair of one of the most powerful union organizations in New York, the Public Employees Conference (PEC and AME Lobbyist), a consortium of...

Thursday, April 16, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Update on the status of Levy’s Layoff Proposal

April 16, 2009 Update on the status of Levy’s Layoff Proposal IR No. 1205-2009 Levy’s layoff proposals remain in the Budget and Finance Committee of the Suffolk County Legislature. On behalf of AME, I have continued...

Thursday, April 16, 2009 12:00:00 AM

AME is again present in Albany to defeat anti-union legislation and to protect its own AME members…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2009 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office)/631-767-1941 (cell) Or RANDI DELIROD, AME Public Relations 631-875-7156 AME is again present in Albany to defeat...

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Reminder Ballots Are Due

Reminder Ballots Are Due No Later Than April 18, 2009 at Post Office Box 461 in Bohemia by 5:00 PM. AME Executive Board General Election Ballot Count on Monday, April 20, 2009. Ballots will be picked up at the Bohemia Post...

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 12:00:00 AM

All AME Members Welcome

All AME Members Are Welcome to Attend the AME General Election Ballot Count On Monday, April 20, 2009 Ballots picked up at the Bohemia Post Office at approximately 9:00 a.m. Immediately Following Pick Up of Ballots Counting...

Monday, April 06, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Scheduling Changes

MEMORANDUM To: John J. Foley Unit Members From: Cheryl A. Felice, President Date: April 6, 2009 Re: Scheduling Changes It is unconscionable to see the lengths the County will go to disrupt the lives of their...

Monday, April 06, 2009 12:00:00 AM

AME Files Improper Practice Charge With PERB

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2009 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office)/631-767-1941 (cell) Or RANDI DELIROD, AME Public Relations 631-875-7156 AME Files Improper Practice Charge with...

Friday, April 03, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Correcting Inaccuracies Being Used in Campaign

Dear AME Member: Once again, I am forced to write to you to correct gross inaccuracies being used in campaign rhetoric promulgated by those running for AME Executive Office. The recent layoff notices sent by Jeff Tempera,...

Friday, April 03, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Final Debate for AME General Elections

FINAL DEBATE ON APRIL 6, 2009 AT 6 PM See more Information for this Final Debate under featured links on the right-hand side of this home page under Final Debate. All Members Welcome

Wednesday, April 01, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Re AME VOICE First Quarter Issue

April 1, 2009 Dear AME Members: It has come to AME’s attention that a misprint appeared in the recent edition of the AME Voice, 1st quarter 2009, page 23, Retiree News. In the article it incorrectly stated that AME...

Wednesday, April 01, 2009 12:00:00 AM

April 1, 2009 Scholarships Begin

Call After April 1, 2009 to get an application for AME Scholarship for Children and Grandchildren of Members (631) 589-8400. Flyers are in the AME VOICE and online under "documents."

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Health Insurance Plan Information

March 31, 2009 Dear AME Members: I am writing to you to put an end to erroneous information being circulated about AME members losing their eligibility for health insurance. Unfortunately, some are using AME’s General...

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 12:00:00 AM

New Correct ID Card for AME EMHP Participants

March 31, 2009 Notice for AME EMHP Participant By now you have probably received from our Third Party Administrator, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, a new identification card for the new Point of Service program. Unfortunately...

Monday, March 30, 2009 12:00:00 AM

General Membership Meeting Tonight at 6PM

All Members Welcome! Agenda: Health Insurance Representatives will be present. Layoff Update Negotiations Update

Thursday, March 26, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Letter to Mr. Tempera

March 26, 2009 Mr. Jeffrey Tempera, Director Office of Labor Relations H. Lee Dennison Bldg. 10th Floor Veteran’s Memorial Highway P.O. Box 6100 Hauppauge, NY 11788 Dear Mr. Tempera, I must say, I was...

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 12:00:00 AM

County Admits It Has No Authority to Layoff Without Legislative Approval

March 25, 2009 Union presence gets County to admit- “It has no authority to Layoff without Legislative Approval” On Tuesday, March 24, 2009, approximately 1,000 AME members and supporters rallied at the Suffolk County...

Monday, March 23, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Letter to Presiding Officer Lindsay

March 23, 2009 The Honorable William Lindsay Presiding Officer Suffolk County Legislature William H. Rogers Bldg. 725 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, NY 11788 Re: Suffolk County Executive Resolution #1205-2009...

Monday, March 23, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Members Threatened With Layoffs

March 23, 2009 Mr. Jeffrey Tempera, Director Office of Labor Relations H. Lee Dennison Bldg. 10th Floor Veteran’s Memorial Highway P.O. Box 6100 Hauppauge, NY 11788 Dear Mr. Tempera: Have you fallen and...

Saturday, March 21, 2009 12:00:00 AM

LEVY SENT OUT LAYOFF NOTICES TO 2,200 COUNTY EMPLOYEES FRIDAY

County Executive Steve Levy sent out layoff notices to 2,200 county employees Friday and agreed to use $30 million from the county's rainy day fund to equal what he is seeking in union concessions. The 60-day warnings, which...

Friday, March 20, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Fax Your Layoff Notice to AME

March 20, 2009 Union Strong, Levy’s Wrong Fax your layoff notice to AME at 631-589-0729 Dear AME Members: County Executive Steve Levy has issued his ultimatum of Political Blackmail- to every Suffolk County Union-...

Friday, March 20, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Review of Necessary Updates to Your Health Insurance Plan

March 17, 2009 Dear AME Members; On behalf of AME, we are providing you with a review of the necessary updates to our health insurance plan. If you’re like most members of our union, you expect your healthcare plan to:...

Friday, March 20, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Calling All Unions, Their Families, Friends and Supporters

Calling All Unions, Their Families, Friends and Supporters "Union Strong Levy Wrong" Rally STOP Levy Layoffs Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 4 PM at the Suffolk County Legislature, Hauppauge

Thursday, March 19, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Call To Action--AME Members

March 19, 2009 Attention AME Members: On Tuesday, March 17, 2009, the Suffolk County Legislature stopped County Executive Steve Levy from imposing layoffs and directed him to outline a complete fiscal recovery plan for...

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 12:00:00 AM

New ID Cards for POS Network

March 18, 2009 Dear Members: New ID Cards for POS Network The insurance cards for the new POS network were mailed to our members yesterday. All active members and retirees who reside locally will receive a new POS card....

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Results of SC Legislature Meeting

March 18, 2009 Dear AME Members: Yesterday at the Suffolk County Legislature meeting of the Budget and Finance Committee, AME and all ten unions were successful in stopping Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy from unilateral...

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 12:00:00 AM

New ID Cards for POS Network

March 18, 2009 Dear Members, New ID Cards for POS Network The insurance cards for the new POS network were mailed to our members yesterday. All active members and retirees who reside locally will...

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 12:00:00 AM

New Benefit Fund ID Cards

March 18, 2009 Dear Members: New Benefit Fund ID Cards The Benefit Fund Trustees are improving the delivery of services for dental care by processing dental claims through a third party provider. Healthplex is a well...

Monday, March 16, 2009 12:00:00 AM

$100 Million Shortfall for the 2009 Budget alleges County Executive

March 16, 2009 Dear AME Members: The County Executive is alleging a budgetary shortfall of over $100 million for the 2009 budget due to a projected loss in sales tax receipts. AME is well aware of the economic crisis...

Monday, March 16, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Dear AME Members

March 16, 2009 Dear AME Members, It is expected that because Mr. Levy refuses to present a comprehensive budget deficit plan to the Unions, he will callously issue an overly aggressive layoff list to the Legislature...

Friday, March 13, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Joint DPW Blue collar Negotiations Meeting

Attention Members of DPW Blue, DPW Buildings, DPW Sanitation Blue, Vector Control, SCCC Blue, SCCC Security, and Parks Department Joint DPW Blue Collar Negotiations Meeting Guest Speakers: John R. Durso, President of The...

Friday, March 13, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Labor is under siege!

March 12, 2009 Dear Member: Labor is under siege! The County Executive has declared war on all public sector unions in Suffolk County by declaring, to the media, that unless the unions want lay-offs they must agree to...

Thursday, March 12, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Important Announcement from the Members of SCOPE In Response To County Executive Levy's Threats To Members...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2009 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office)/631-767-1941 (cell) Or RANDI DELIROD, AME Public Relations 631-875-7156 Important Announcement...

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 12:00:00 AM

AME Health Insurance Site Visits

Members of the Executive Board will be visiting sites in the County along with a representative from Blue Cross/Blue Shield to answer any questions you may have regarding the change to the health insurance. Please visit...

Monday, March 09, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Come Join Us Fight Levy's Layoffs

Attention Members Come join us Fight Levy’s Layoffs Demonstrations March 9, 2009 6:30PM County Executive Steve Levy will be meeting with the Chamber of Commerce of the Mastics and Shirley at Ladakins Restaurant, Moriches...

Monday, March 09, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Letter to Mr. Steve Levy, County Executive

March 4, 2009 Mr. Steve Levy, County Executive Office of the County Executive H. Lee Dennison Building 100 Veterans Memorial Highway P.O. Box 6100 Hauppauge, New York 11788-0099 Dear Mr. Levy: Last week, I...

Wednesday, March 04, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Emergency Meeting of all Unit Officers, Delegates and Committee Members is called for Friday, March 6, 2009 at AME Headquarters 5:30 PM

March 4, 2009 Dear AME Board of Directors’ & Members: Late yesterday afternoon, AME learned of County Executive Steve Levy’s intention to call for across-the-board massive lay-offs unless all ten county unions caved...

Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:00:00 AM

2009 AME General Election Slate

AME Announces the 2009 AME General Election Candidates for AME Executive Officers and Judicial Board. Please see our "Featured Links" on this home page for the details on the General Election Candidates

Thursday, January 08, 2009 12:00:00 AM

2009 Contract Negotiations

Please use our 2009 Contract Suggestion Form under "Featured Links" on this home page. Thank you.

Thursday, January 08, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Very Important Changes to Your EMHP Health Benefits

VERY IMPORTANT CHANGES TO YOUR EMHP HEALTH BENEFITS The October 10, 2007, Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between The County of Suffolk and its Suffolk County municipal unions required $15 million in cost savings to the EMHP,...

Saturday, December 13, 2008 12:00:00 AM

Open Judicial Board Hearings

December 13, 2008 Dear AME Unit Presidents’ & Unit Officers: Re: Judicial Board Hearings- Felice v. Sabosto By a unanimous vote of the Board of Directors on Friday, December 12, 2008, the Board of Directors directed...

Tuesday, December 09, 2008 12:00:00 AM

SUFFOLK FLEX!!

SUFFOLK FLEX!! WHAT IS THE FLEX BENEFITS PLAN ALL ABOUT? Even though Suffolk Flex is in its nineteenth year of operation, many new and established employees are still asking the question "Why should I participate...

Tuesday, December 09, 2008 12:00:00 AM

EMHP - ALL-EMPLOYEES MEMORANDUM

"The Suffolk County Unions who oversee our Employee Medical Health Plan (EMHP) successfully appealed to the County Executive to extend the open enrollment period for Flexible Benefits to help defray some of your out-of-pocket...

Tuesday, December 09, 2008 12:00:00 AM

S-T-R-E-T-C-H YOUR PAYCHECK

S-T-R-E-T-C-H YOUR PAYCHECK USING SUFFOLK FLEX!!! WITH SUFFOLK FLEX YOU CAN BRING HOME MORE MONEY IN YOUR PAYCHECK!! REALLY!!! SUFFOLK...

Tuesday, December 02, 2008 12:00:00 AM

Negotiations to begin by keeping Health Insurance Premium-Free

Negotiations to begin by keeping Health Insurance Premium-Free As our Negotiations are set to begin, you are probably concerned about a number of things. You may have fears about the economic fall-out, the reduction in the...

Monday, December 01, 2008 12:00:00 AM

AME is the Proud Sponsor of the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County's 5th Annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show

AME is the Proud Sponser of the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County's 5th Annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show. It’s become Long Island’s leading and largest Holiday Light Show, and this year takes place every night beginning...

Friday, November 21, 2008 12:00:00 AM

Board of Directors' Meeting Change

To: AME Board of Directors From: Cheryl A. Felice, President Date: November 20, 2008 Subject: Board of Directors' Meeting Change Due to several scheduling issues, the December 15, 2008 Board of Directors' meeting...

Friday, November 21, 2008 12:00:00 AM

AME BEGINS 2009 CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS BY SURVEYING MEMBERS

AME BEGINS 2009 CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS BY SURVEYING MEMBERS "AME announced the beginning of contract negotiations for the WAGE agreement that expires in 2009. The team members were introduced at the Union's Annual Convention...

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 12:00:00 AM

Help Us Kick Off Team AME's Participation in LI2DAY for 2009!

Meet Ginny Salerno, Founder of LI2DAY at AME's Next General Membership Meeting on Monday, December 1, 2008 at 6:00 PM. Help Us Kick off Team AME's Participation in LI2Day for 2009!

Tuesday, November 04, 2008 12:00:00 AM

AME blasts Levy - Article 78 - John J. Foley Nursing Facility

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2008 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office)/631-767-1941 (cell) Or RANDI DELIROD, AME Public Relations 631-875-7156 AME...

Friday, October 31, 2008 12:00:00 AM

Volunteers Needed November 3rd & 4th

It's "that time" again--election time! And, we as public sector employees, are in for the fight of our lives--between the unstable economy, and the fact that Our own County Executive wants us to GIVE BACK--as we face Contract...

Thursday, October 30, 2008 12:00:00 AM

Rally to Save Foley on November 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2008 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office)/631-767-1941 (cell) Or RANDI DELIROD, AME Public Relations 631-875-7156 The Suffolk County Association of Municipal...

Monday, October 20, 2008 12:00:00 AM

New Phone Number for Employee Benefits

Please note there is a new phone number for the Suffolk County Municipal Benefit Fund which is (631) 319-4099.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008 12:00:00 AM

Join Us in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

October 15, 2008 NOTICE New York State Union of Teachers (NYSUT) has extended their hospitality to AME in joining them for the 2008 "Making Strides Against...

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 12:00:00 AM

AME to Hand Out Red Unbrellas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2008 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office)/631-767-1941 (cell) Or RANDI DELIROD, AME Public Relations 631-875-7156 BOHEMIA, NY – AME to hand out Red umbrellas...

Friday, October 10, 2008 12:00:00 AM

AME Members Assemble at Legislature

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2008 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office)/631-767-1941 (cell) Or RANDI DELIROD, AME Public Relations 631-875-7156 BOHEMIA, NY – AME calls upon the Suffolk...

Thursday, October 02, 2008 12:00:00 AM

John J Foley Skilled Nursing Facility Budget Analysis Schedule

October 2, 2008 Fight to Save John J. Foley Skilled Nursing Facility And Budget Analysis Schedule  Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 5:30 p.m. at AME Strategy meeting with all units and members  Tuesday,...

Thursday, October 02, 2008 12:00:00 AM

John J. Foley - Strategy Meeting

October 1, 2008 Please Post Dear Unit Presidents, Unit Officers, Delegates, and Members: As you know, County Executive Steve Levy plans on sending over 300 AME members from the John J. Foley Skilled Nursing Facility...

Wednesday, October 01, 2008 12:00:00 AM

911 Police Emergency

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2008 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office)/631-767-1941 (cell) Or RANDI DELIROD, AME Public Relations 631-875-7156 BOHEMIA,...

Wednesday, October 01, 2008 12:00:00 AM

AME Negotiations Team 2009

Please Post AME is proud to announce: “AME Negotiations Team 2009” White Collar Bargaining Unit #2 Alice Peltz Health Brian Kelly DPW (White) Rob Zielinski DSS Mike Finland Police (Civilian) Kathleen...

Wednesday, September 24, 2008 12:00:00 AM

Important Announcement Concerning AIG/VALIC Retirement

AIG in the News Important Announcement concerning AIG/Valic Retirement: The Suffolk County Deferred Compensation Board recognizes its fiduciary responsibility and we are closely monitoring the current financial situation...

Friday, September 19, 2008 12:00:00 AM

AME Critical of County Executive Steve Levy for eliminating the John J. Foley Skilled Nursing Facility in the 2009 county budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2008 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office)/631-767-1941 (cell) ...

Thursday, September 18, 2008 12:00:00 AM

Judicial Board Charges Against Executive Vice President

September 16, 2008 Dear Member: On Monday, September 15, 2008, Judicial Board charges filed against the Executive Vice President were approved by the Board of Directors and are now with the Judicial Board for their...

Thursday, September 04, 2008 12:00:00 AM

AME Picnic Cancellation

We regret to inform you that due to the threat of severe weather predicted for this weekend our AME picnic, to be held on Saturday September 6, 2008, has been cancelled. Attempts to reschedule the picnic to another date...

Thursday, September 04, 2008 12:00:00 AM

General Membership Date Rescheduled

The General Membership meeting is rescheduled from Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m. to Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Thank you for your cooperation.

Tuesday, September 02, 2008 12:00:00 AM

AME Members Designated on Full-Time Administrative Leave

September 2, 2008 Dear AME Executive Board & Board of Directors’: Effective Monday, September 8, 2008 and to assist with carrying out the terms and conditions of the AME...

Monday, July 21, 2008 12:00:00 AM

AME Golf Outing

SAVE THE DATE (change) Please save Monday, September 29, 2008, for the 14th Annual AME Golf Outing at the Nissequogue Country Club. Details to follow. Looking forward to seeing you there. Cheryl A. Felice President

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 12:00:00 AM

Attention AME Members

PLEASE POST July 9, 2008 ATTENTION AME MEMBERS PERSONNEL FILES An employee’s personnel file is where Suffolk County maintains its record of an employee as per his/her start date. There shall be only one departmental...

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 12:00:00 AM

Attention All AME Members Age 60 & Over

To: All AME Members, age 60 and over From: Cheryl A. Felice, President Date: July 30, 2008 Re: The Shingles Virus Vaccine The Shingles Vaccine is available to eligible members, age 60 and over, covered...

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 12:00:00 AM

SC Leg Overrides County Executive Veto on JJFSNF

TO: Unit Presidents Unit Presidents Elect John J. Foley Skilled Nursing Facility Members FROM: Cheryl A. Felice, President DATE: June 11, 2008 RE: John J. Foley Skilled Nursing...

Monday, April 07, 2008 12:00:00 AM

Annual Lobbying Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2008 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office)/631-767-1941 (cell) Or RANDI DELIROD, Chief of Staff (Media Only) BOHEMIA, NY –THE...

Friday, April 04, 2008 12:00:00 AM

AME Objects to Selling the John J. Foley Skilled Nursing Facility

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2008 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office)/631-767-1941 (cell) Or RANDI DELIROD, Chief of Staff (MEDIA ONLY) BOHEMIA,...

Friday, March 28, 2008 12:00:00 AM

Press Conference on April 1, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2008 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office)/631-767-1941 (cell) Or RANDI DELIROD, Chief of Staff (Media Only) BOHEMIA, NY...

Friday, March 09, 2007 12:00:00 AM

In A Letter To Presiding Officer William Lindsay

March 2, 2007 The Honorable William J. Lindsay, Presiding Officer Suffolk County Legislature P.O. Box 6100 Hauppauge, New York 11788 Dear Presiding Officer Lindsay: I read your comments in Newsday, March...

Monday, January 01, 2007 12:00:00 AM

2007 Legislative Agenda

2007 Legislative Agenda Cheryl A. Felice AME President & AME PAC Inc. Chair Suffolk County Association of Municipal Employees Political Action Committee, Inc. 30 Orville Drive Bohemia, NY 11716 Tel: (631) 589-8400 Fax:...

Tuesday, March 08, 2005 12:00:00 AM

THE SUFFOLK COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES HOLDS A RALLY AT THE RIVERHEAD COUNTY CENTER ON MARCH 15, 2005 AND THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S OFFICE MARCH 17, 2005.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2005 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office) or RANDI DELIROD, Public Relations Director (Media Only) BOHEMIA, NY—The Suffolk County Association of Municipal Employees,...

Friday, November 12, 2004 12:00:00 AM

THE S.C. ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES HOLDS A JOBS RALLY AT THE S.C. LEGISLATURE November 16, 2004.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2004 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office) Or RANDI DELIROD, Public Relations Director (Media Only) THE S.C....

Tuesday, August 31, 2004 12:00:00 AM

“AME Supports Eddington and Bishop Denouncing President Bush’s New Fair Labor Act”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2004 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office) Or RANDI DELIROD, Public Relations Director Media Only “AME...

Monday, April 12, 2004 12:00:00 AM

THE S.C. ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ANNOUNCES A SPIN-OFF UNION FROM WITHIN ITS RANKS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2004 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office) RANDI DELIROD, Public Relations Director (Media Only) THE S.C. ASSOCIATION...

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