SCAME - Suffolk County Association of Municipal Employees

Wednesday, May 07, 2008 12:00:00 AM

Special Convention Notice

PLEASE POST TO: Board of Directors FROM: Cheryl A. Felice, President DATE: May 6, 2008 RE: Special Convention Notice ======================================== A Special Convention is called for Friday, May...

Monday, April 14, 2008 12:00:00 AM

Rally Scheduled for April 15th

April 4, 2008 An AME member rally is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m., at the Suffolk County Legislature. Important update for our AME John J. Foley Unit Members! Dear John J. Foley Unit...

Friday, April 11, 2008 12:00:00 AM

Workers' Memorial Day

On Workers' Memorial Day, April 28th, we will be honoring the Long Island Workers who have died as a result of workplace injury or illness. These workers and their grieving families must not be forgotten. The memorial...

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,...

Wednesday, April 02, 2008 12:00:00 AM

Medicaid Positions in Jeopardy

AME MEMBERS CALL TO ACTION! MEDICAID POSITIONS IN JEOPARDY! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ AME has received reports from NYS that Medicaid Reimbursable Funds have been capped. Funding for recently hired Medicaid...

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

AME Members...Call to Action!

AME Members…Call to Action! Please wear “RED” for solidarity AME PRESS CONFERENCE “Don’t be fooled by Levy” Selling the John J. Foley Skilled Nursing Facility is not good for Suffolk! When: Tuesday,...

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...

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

President's Report

President’s Report The year 2008 will be more of the same for public employees. As we prepare to negotiate a new contract, we will face severe budgetary cut backs, there will be attempts to reduce our wages and the pressure...

Monday, March 03, 2008 12:00:00 AM

IMPORTANT!!!AME MEMBERS..CALL TO ACTION!

March 2, 2008 IMPORTANT!!! AME Members…Call to Action! Join AME at the Suffolk County Legislature in Hauppauge. Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. to fight for adequate staffing levels throughout Suffolk, and against...

Wednesday, February 13, 2008 12:00:00 AM

AME Scholarship Drive Begins April 1, 2008

AME Scholarship Drive Begins April 1, 2008 for Children and Grandchildren of Members. All applicants must be enrolled in full-time programs at accredited institutions of higher learning during the 2008-2009 school year. Grants...

Monday, February 11, 2008 12:00:00 AM

Support of IR#1033, IR#1035 & IR#1027

February 4, 2008 Dear Suffolk County Legislator: Please accept this letter in support of IR# 1033- (Montano/ Romaine) Establishing Prompt Payment, IR# 1035 (Montano/ Romaine) Establishing Notification Requirements...

Tuesday, December 11, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Good News On Prescriptions

The County has approved the generic for Allegra "Fexofenadine" to be classified as a preferred drug under the Employee Medical Health Plan (EMHP) Prescription Co-pay Plan. This reduces the 90-day supply $60 co-pay to the preferred...

Wednesday, December 05, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Early Detection is the Best Cure

As a result of our successful Political Action New York State has expanded Civil Service Law, which had only provided for state employees, to now include local municipal employees, such as Suffolk County. Suffolk County employees...

Friday, November 16, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Members can now log-on to the Express Scripts Step Therapy Program Website

Members can now log-on to the Express Scripts website listed under "Featured Links" to the right of our homepage to learn more about the new Suffolk County Step Therapy Program and how it can help you. Then access your own...

Thursday, November 01, 2007 12:00:00 AM

New 2007 Endorsement Issue is Here

To see the entire Issue, go to the links on the right side of the Home Page

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Help A Member In Need

Help A Member In Need Susan Buerkel, SC Probation Department needs our help. Susan’s grandson, Kyle Jones, has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (MDA) MDA raises funds needed to serve Suffolk County families in the fight for...

Thursday, October 25, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Passing of Dorie Rossiter, Unit President

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Dorie Rossiter, Unit President of the Retirees Unit.

Thursday, October 25, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Unions Successfully Negotiate With Suffolk Extension of Premium-Free Health Insurance

Unions Successfully Negotiate With Suffolk Extension of Premium-Free Health Insurance! On behalf of the Executive Board of AME, we are pleased to report that Health Insurance for all AME members, retirees, and dependants...

Thursday, October 25, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Important Announcement Regarding New Prescription Drug Plan

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING NEW PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN CO-PAYMENTS, STEP THERAPY PROGRAM & $ZERO CO-PAYMENT PROGRAM The Labor/Management Committee is pleased to announce important health benefit changes in the...

Wednesday, October 24, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Press Release: The Suffolk County Association of Municipal Employees urges the Suffolk County Legislature to pass legislation for the establishment of an Agency Oversight Report.

10/24/07 11:10 am FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President (631) 589-8400 (office) Or RANDI DELIROD, Public Relations Director (Media Only) THE SUFFOLK COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES...

Monday, October 15, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Know Your Contract & Benefits

On behalf of the Executive Board and the Board of Directors we would like to invite all new members to a union-sponsored orientation: KnowYour Contract and Benefits meeting Thursday, October 18, 2007, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Representatives...

Friday, September 14, 2007 12:00:00 AM

AME Commercial

MEMORANDUM To: Board of Directors From: Cheryl A. Felice, President Date: September 14, 2007 Subject: AME Commercial Airing Television commercials promoting AME members are running beginning today and...

Friday, September 14, 2007 12:00:00 AM

AME Detailed Commercial listing for 9/14 - 9/17

www.scame.org/assets/doc/TVChannel.doc

Thursday, August 30, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Press Release

PLEASE POST Dear Member of the Board of Directors, Below is the latest Press Release sent regarding the on going issue with Steve Levy and his confusing health insurance change. I have...

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 12:00:00 AM

INJUNCTION SUCCESSFUL !

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2007 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office)/631-767-1941 (cell) Or RANDI DELIROD, Chief of Staff 631-875-7156 BOHEMIA,...

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 12:00:00 AM

INJUNCTION SUCCESSFUL !

Steve Levy's proposed change to the Health Plan WILL NOT BE IMPLEMENTED. More details to follow.

Monday, August 20, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Important Message About Your Health Insurance

On Monday August 6, 2007, Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy released an All-Employees Memorandum (AEM) that unilaterally changes prescription co-pays and further institutes a drug step therapy program, effective September...

Monday, August 06, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Attention Members! Re: Changes to Drug Prescriptions Without Consent of Union

August 6, 2007 Dear Member of the Board of Directors: Today, Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy released an AEM that unilaterally changes prescription co-pays and further institutes a step therapy program. These changes...

Wednesday, July 11, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Charles Novo, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

AME Announces our Annual Charles Novo, Jr. Memorial Scholarship “The Importance of Voting and Political Action in Unions” AME Member $1,000 Scholarship. AME will present a $1,000 scholarship to an AME member enrolled...

Monday, June 25, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Proposed Amendments to the Constitution & Bylaws

are accepted throughtout the year and may be submitted up until the Deadline: September 10, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.

Monday, June 18, 2007 12:00:00 AM

AME Member Scholarship Applications Now Available!

Scholarships NOW AVAILABLE FOR AME MEMBERS Once again, the Executive Board has approved the AME Scholarship Fund to award scholarships, by lottery, for its members. $300 scholarships will be awarded. All applicants...

Friday, June 15, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Press Release For Immediate Release

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2007 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President Or RANDI DELIROD, Chief of Staff BOHEMIA, NY,--- Cheryl A. Felice, President of the Suffolk County Association of Municipal...

Thursday, June 07, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Notary Training at AME Headquarters

Notary Training at AME Headquarters for AME Members on September 10, 2007. See "Member Section" under Forms Database for details.

Thursday, June 07, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Discounted Atlantis Marine World Tickets at AME

Discounted Atlantis Marine World Tickets at AME! $16.00 per person (adult, child, senior). For more details: log on as a member and go to the "documents" then the "forms database" section under "events.

Thursday, May 17, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Voter Registration Drive

New York State Voter Registration Drive THE IMPORTANCE OF VOTING! VOTE – and the choice is yours. DON’T – and the choice is theirs. REGISTER – or you have no choice! All throughout history, right up to today, people...

Thursday, May 03, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Additional Dates for Ducks Available at AME

Additional Box Seat Tickets Available for the following Ducks Tickets: May 15, 25, 30 June 1, 2, 6, 22, 27, 30 July 13, 14, 18, 22, 28 Cost: $48.00 Call AME Headquarters 631-589-8400 to reserve your tickets.

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 12:00:00 AM

June Defensive Driving Courses at AME

June Defensive Driving Courses at AME Save 10% on Collision/Liability Insurance or Reduction of 4 Points $25.00 per person. Log on as a member and see "documents" and "forms data base" on our website for registration form...

Friday, April 20, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Reminder Orientation for New Member

Reminder: Orientation for New Members Topic: “The Importance of Political Action” Date: Monday, May 14, 2007 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: AME Headquarters RSVP to (631) 589-8400 Pizza will be served Free...

Monday, March 19, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Employee Medical Health Plan Update

March 19, 2007 Employee Medical Health Plan Update The Labor Management Committee of the Employee Medical Health Plan (EMHP) of Suffolk County approved 16 Anesthesiologist appeals at it’s February 16, 2007 meeting. Due...

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...

Thursday, March 08, 2007 12:00:00 AM

AME Scholarship Drive Begins April 2, 2007 for Children and Grandchildren of Members

All applicants must be enrolled in full-time programs at accredited institutions of higher learning during the 2007-2008 school year. Grants available for: • January/June high school graduates • Students currently enrolled...

Tuesday, February 27, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2007 BOHEMIA, NY -- Cheryl A. Felice, on behalf of the Executive Board, Board of Directors and members of the Association of Municipal Employees (“AME”), is proud to announce the appointment...

Friday, February 16, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Meetings for 2007

Please be advised of the following very important scheduled meetings: GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS FOR 2007 March 26th – June 25th – Sept. 17th – Nov. 26th 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. These General Membership Meetings...

Friday, February 02, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Important Information Re Co-Payments

Important Information For All AME Members! Please advise your doctors that our $16.00 co-payment has not been increased to $17.00!!! Suffolk County AME workers are self-insured in the Suffolk County Employee...

Thursday, February 01, 2007 12:00:00 AM

Workers' Compensation Law Change Affects 9/11 Workers'

Workers' Compensation Law Change Affects 9/11 Workers' This year the New York State Public Employees Conference (PEC), a coalition of public sector unions, was successful in negotiating a change in the Workers’ Compensation...

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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