SCAME - Suffolk County Association of Municipal Employees

Monday, July 26, 2010 12:00:00 AM

AME President Cheryl Felice Seeks a 60 Day Extension to Early Retirement Incentive Program

AME President Cheryl Felice Seeks a 60 Day Extension to Early Retirement Incentive Program July 26, 2010 When Governor Paterson offered the County Executives throughout New York State the opportunity to sign on to an Early...

Thursday, July 15, 2010 12:00:00 AM

Early Retirement Incentive Program

EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM AME UPDATE – 7-15-2010 County Executive Levy has issued an All-Employees Memorandum, dated July 14, 2010, on New York State’s Early Retirement Incentive Program. Suffolk County,...

Thursday, July 15, 2010 12:00:00 AM

NYS Early Retirement Incentive (ERI)

In a unanimous decision by the Suffolk County Legislature Resolution #1724-10 was approved on July 7, 2010 authorizing the NYS Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) for Suffolk County employees. The County Executive maintains full...

Saturday, July 10, 2010 12:00:00 AM

EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVES WARNING!

EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVES WARNING! By: Jordan A. Ziegler, Esq. It has come to my attention that your employer may have provided incentives for early retirement. If you currently have, or had a Workers' Compensation...

Thursday, July 08, 2010 12:00:00 AM

Re John J. Foley Skilled Nursing Facility

Dear AME Members, AME called a Special Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 3:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing cost saving options to save the John J. Foley Skilled Nursing Facility from privatization. AME...

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 9:00:00 AM

Early Retirement Incentive Update

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR AME MEMBERS Early Retirement Incentive Update June 23, 2010 The Suffolk County Legislature did not pass the Early Retirement Incentive at yesterday’s meeting in Riverhead as it was proposed,...

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 12:00:00 AM

Update on AME/County Negotiations

The AME Negotiating Team, led by President Cheryl A. Felice, met with the County for its third formal session of Negotiations on Monday, June 21, 2010, at AME Union Headquarters. AME completed its formal presentation of...

Monday, June 21, 2010 9:00:00 AM

Important Retirement News for AME Members!

County Executive Levy has put forth his own proposal to adopt the Early Retirement Incentive package – but not in the full context as it was provided by our New York State legislators. Although Levy plans to put an emergency...

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 12:00:00 AM

NYS Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2010 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office)/631-767-1941...

Monday, June 14, 2010 12:00:00 AM

Phone Lines Are Down at the Benefit Fund and AME Headquarters

We are experiencing very limited phone service at the Benefit Fund and AME Headquarters. The service people have been notified. Thank you for your patience.

Friday, June 11, 2010 12:00:00 AM

Letter from an AME Member Re ERI

Dear AME Member, Thank you for contacting AME about the pending Early Retirement Incentive. The ERI is going through a cost analysis by the County Executive's and the Legislative offices. Neither branch has made a decision...

Tuesday, June 08, 2010 12:00:00 AM

Opposed to STF and Approved ERI

Honorable William J. Lindsay, Presiding Officer Suffolk County Legislature PO Box 6100 Hauppauge, NY 11788 Dear Presiding Officer Lindsay and the Members of the SC Legislature: The Suffolk County Association of Municipal...

Wednesday, June 02, 2010 12:00:00 AM

NYS RETIREMENT INCENTIVE UPDATE

An Important Message for AME Members: June 2, 2010 NYS RETIREMENT INCENTIVE UPDATE: On behalf of your AME Executive Board here are some considerations on the latest facts surrounding New York State’s implementation...

Monday, May 17, 2010 12:00:00 AM

A Fun Night at the Ballpark

A Fun Night at the Ballpark on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at Citibank Park, Central Islip. See the LI Ducks vs. Camden Riversharks. For More Information on this fundraiser, please go to the "Featured Links" section on this...

Monday, May 17, 2010 12:00:00 AM

Help Save the John J. Foley Skilled Nursing Facility

IMPORTANT DATES TO HELP SAVE JOHN J. FOLEY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY May 19th, at 9:30 am on the 4th Floor of the H. Lee Dennison Environmental Impact Hearing on Res #1474, to sell JJFoley. Open to the public; be there...

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 12:00:00 AM

How history repeats itself in NYS

How history repeats itself in NYS…Let’s travel back to 1991 when our members were unilaterally furloughed by then-County Executive Halpin. As we predicted the unpaid and unilateral furloughs being thrust upon the NYS workers...

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 12:00:00 AM

AME opposes IR No.1474 re-the sale of John J. Foley

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2010 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office)/631-767-1941 (cell) Or RANDI DELIROD, AME Public Relations 631-589-8400 Bohemia, NY- The Suffolk...

Monday, May 10, 2010 12:00:00 AM

AME's opposition to furlough against state workers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2010 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office)/631-767-1941 (cell) Or RANDI DELIROD, AME Public Relations 631-589-8400 Bohemia, NY- The Suffolk...

Monday, May 10, 2010 12:00:00 AM

Negotiations Team Update

On Monday, May 10, 2010, the AME Negotiations Team met with the Suffolk County Office of Labor Relations for their third formal negotiations session. AME, after presenting their initial Contract proposals on April 19th, started...

Friday, April 30, 2010 4:30:00 PM

Attention All AME Members

Please help the members of John J. Foley Skilled Nursing Facility in a rally against “Steve Levy.” May 5, 2010 at 5:00pm Villa Lombardi’s 877 Main St., Holbrook For more information contact Dottie Kerrigan, AME...

Thursday, April 22, 2010 2:00:00 PM

The AME Retiree's Unit will hold a Unit Meeting on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., AME Headquarters

Please see "Featured Links" on this home page for the 2010 "Retiree's Budget and Meeting Date."

Monday, April 19, 2010 12:00:00 AM

Suffolk County AME & Labor Relations met today For “Collective Negotiations”

The AME Negotiating Team began its Monday, April 19th meeting with Labor Relations by meeting with the Executive Board and AME Counsel Brian O’Dwyer, Helen Wrobel, and O’Dwyer & Bernstien Labor/Management legal specialist Tom...

Friday, April 16, 2010 1:00:00 PM

Important Information Meeting At AME for SCCC AME Members

Meeting on April 21, 2010 at 5:30 PM at AME Headquarters Topics to be discussed: Deferred Compensation, Banner Payroll, and College vs. County Employee Status. Please make every attempt to attend this very important meeting....

Monday, April 12, 2010 12:00:00 PM

Tomorrow is the LOCAL LIBRARY BUDGET votes. Please go out and VOTE!

AME is reminding our members that your property tax bill is more than just for county and town taxes. Special district votes occur several times a year for incorporated villages, school districts, fire districts and library...

Thursday, April 08, 2010 1:00:00 PM

Kruzin' for a Solution to Breast Cancer

Help Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer by attending the Kruzin' for a Solution event. Please see the "Featured Links" section on the right-hand side of our home page for more information on this event. Thank you.

Thursday, April 01, 2010 6:24:00 PM

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance

Important Update! On the East End Alliance Hospitals and Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance April 1, 2010 AME has been closely monitoring negotiations between the East End Health Alliance Hospitals...

Thursday, April 01, 2010 11:00:00 AM

Attention SCCC Members--Important Deferred Comp Plan Information

Dear AME Members at Suffolk County Community College: As President of the sole bargaining agent and representative for all employees of Bargaining Units 2 and 6, and duly recognized by the County of Suffolk including AME...

Friday, March 26, 2010 9:30:00 AM

First Negotiation Session

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2009 Bohemia, NY- Suffolk County Association of Municipal Employees (AME) held its first negotiation session with management today, March 26, 2010. Cheryl Felice, AME President, stated,...

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 12:00:00 AM

Pre-determination for Diagnostic Testing

When in doubt, Check it out! Pre-determination for Diagnostic Testing Dear AME Members: Navigating our Health Insurance Benefits and knowing what is covered in our plan can be difficult at times, which is why AME has...

Monday, February 01, 2010 12:00:00 AM

Negotiating Team Committee Update-

AME was notified by our attorneys at O’Dwyer and Bernstein, that PERB Arbitrator, Arthur Riegel, declared the decertification matter by CWA against AME, officially closed on December 31, 2009. With that 8-month action finally...

Monday, January 11, 2010 12:00:00 AM

Happy Birthday AME!

Congratulations! 25 Years ago today, January 11, 2010, the New York State Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) recognized AME bargaining units 2 and 6 as it’s own independent union.

Friday, January 08, 2010 12:00:00 AM

Post Holiday Party

Do not miss out on your chance to attend the AME Post Holiday Party on Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m., being held at the Hyatt Hotels & Resorts 1717 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge. ALL AME Members are Welcome! $25.oo per...

Thursday, January 07, 2010 4:29:00 PM

Retiree Checks - Notice from New York State Comptroller

Notice from New York State Comptroller- Retiree Checks January 5, 2010 The Post Office has notified the New York State and Local Retirement System that there are issues with the delivery of state pension checks to some...

Tuesday, January 05, 2010 12:00:00 AM

Request to Labor Relations to Resume Contract Negotiations

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 hope this letter finds you well...

Monday, December 28, 2009 12:00:00 AM

AME to Kick-Off “Ambassadors” Program at January 5, 2010 Action Committee Meeting.

In a concept that developed during the AME General Election this past year, the AME Executive Board is calling for an Action Committee meeting on Tuesday, January, 5, 2010, at 6:00 p.m., to kick-off the AME Ambassador’s Program. Members...

Friday, December 18, 2009 9:00:00 AM

Attention AME Members! What's so special about December 17, 2009?

Early on Thursday, December 17, 2009, AME started receiving reports that CWA was backing away from their 6-month campaign to decertify our AME membership. Although CWA’s website states they indeed are withdrawing their petition,...

Thursday, December 17, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Attention AME Members!

No More “Log-In” Requirements for the SCAME’s Website Access! In a continual effort to provide easy and accessible communication for our AME membership, President Cheryl A. Felice announced that our AME Website is now available...

Monday, December 14, 2009 12:00:00 AM

BOD Tentative Agenda

BOARD OF DIRECTORS TENTATIVE AGENDA December 16, 2009 12:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. MINUTES • September 3, 2009 • October 15, 2009 4. TREASURER’S...

Friday, December 04, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Another AME General Membership Meeting

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Tuesday, December 1, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m. Did you miss it? Just in case you missed the most recent AME General Membership Meeting, we have posted a summary of what was discussed. First and foremost: Happy...

Thursday, December 03, 2009 12:00:00 AM

So…CWA deeply cares about representing Suffolk County public employees?

Why shouldn’t they? They want us to help pay their rent and salaries for Executive Board officers you never ever get a chance to vote for! That’s right, CWA talks about democracy, but they do not live democratically. CWA...

Wednesday, December 02, 2009 12:00:00 AM

AME Health Outreach--H1N1--Swine Flu

Newsday recently reported from health officials that a 3-year old child from Nassau County has died of H1N1 Flu – which is the first death on Long Island so far this 2009 autumn season, and the fifth Nassau County resident...

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 12:00:00 AM

AME Health Outreach & Update H1N1 - Swine Flu

An update from AME 2nd Vice President, Alice J. Peltz, Health & Safety Officer: • Flu activity is already higher than what is seen during the peak of many regular flu seasons Almost all of the flu viruses identified this...

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:00:00 AM

You asked, Your AME Delegates Delivered!

On 11/10/09, the second day of the Suffolk County Association of Municipal Employees Annual three-day Convention, AME delegates stood in Union solidarity as they unanimously adopted a constitutional amendment which succeeds...

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

Election Results 2009

Dear AME Members: AME is very proud to report that three out of four targeted races for the Suffolk County Legislature were victorious for AME! Although AME helped challenger Jim Alcus win two early primary races in the...

Tuesday, November 03, 2009 12:00:00 AM

SC Department of Health Services Announces 2 Free Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinics for SC Employees

(No H1N1 Vaccine at this time) Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 3:00pm - 5:00pm Place: (1) Media Room at the H. Lee Dennison Bldg. on Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge and (2) Riverhead Health Center, 2nd Floor,...

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Delegate List as of October 28, 2009

For the Delegate List as of October 28, 2009 please go to the "Featured Links" sections on this homepage.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 12:00:00 AM

AME Health Update--H1N1 Swine flue Vaccine

An update from Alice J. Peltz AME 2nd Vice President, Health & Safety Officer: President Obama has declared the swine flu a National Emergency! The declaration of the President will make it easier for medical facilities...

Monday, October 26, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Testimony at SC Legislative Budget Hearing

Attention Members for the Testimony at the SC Legislative Budget Hearing, please go to the "Featured Links" section on this homepage for complete details. Thank you.

Friday, October 23, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Issues Forum on October 29, 2009

AME will be holding a Convention Issues Forum, on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at AME Headquarters. Proposers are invited to attend the Forum to present their amendments any time between 1:00 p.m. - 3:00...

Thursday, October 15, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Please Post

The Judicial Board Ad Hoc Committee is accepting Letters of Intent from members in good standing who wish to be considered for one (1) of the two (2) positions on the Judicial Board that were recently vacated. Both positions...

Thursday, October 15, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Parents Reach Out for Help for Baby Son

Kimberly DiNunzio and Michael Konen are asking AME members to help their son. Please click on the link under "Featured Links" to see the details of this family's dilemma.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Proud to be AME

The international CWA filed a petition to decertify the 1,500 members of the AME Blue Collar Unit on Friday, September 18, 2009, and the 5,500 members of the AME White Collar Unit on Monday, September 28, 2009. Hearing...

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Upcoming Meeting Schedule

Meeting Schedule Thursday, October 8th Unit Officers Only 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 13th Health Unit 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 14th Blue Collar 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15th Board of Director’s Meeting...

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 3:00:00 PM

AME Prepares for 2010 Proposed County Budget Analysis and Legislative Testimony to set the foundation for successful negotiations- Levy acknowledges AME’s cost saving proposal on “One-Deputy Doctrine”

Another year of budget analysis begins- After 6 years of watching the Levy Administration budget by press release, AME’s biggest concern in our contract negotiations is that we don’t want to see Suffolk County's future become...

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 5:00:00 PM

Cheryl Felice to Appear on Labor Lines

Labor Lines is a program about working men and women, the organizations that represent them, and the communities in which they live. Please listen to Labor Lines on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. on WGBB AM 1240...

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 12:00:00 AM

AME Health Alert! 2009 The Flu Kills!

AME HEALTH ALERT! 2009 – The flu kills! Reported in an e-mailed written notice from Cornell President David Skorton, dated 9/11/09, was the death of an otherwise healthy Cornell student from Cayuga Medical Center – at...

Monday, September 14, 2009 1:00:00 PM

Suffolk AME Primary Endorsements for 2009

The Suffolk County Association of Municipal Employees is proud to announce the following Primary Endorsements for Election Day September 15, 2009- 6:00 am – 9:00 pm PLEASE GO OUT AND VOTE! LEGISLATIVE PRIMARY RACES 2nd...

Friday, September 11, 2009 12:00:00 AM

AME Continues to Protect the Privacy and Confidentiality of All of Our Union Members!

The AME Executive Board, along with the AME Board of Directors wants to assure the entire AME membership that they are continuing to fight for the right of confidentiality for all of our AME members! Although CWA representative...

Thursday, September 10, 2009 4:00:00 PM

Notice CWA sends emails to AME members through the County email system

September 10, 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: It has come to my...

Thursday, September 10, 2009 3:00:00 PM

An Important Identity Theft Message from Express Scripts

For complete details go to our "Featured Links" section on this homepage for an "Important Identity Theft Message from Express Scripts."

Thursday, September 10, 2009 3:00:00 PM

Details on the Passing of Senator Brian X. Foley's Father

I regret to inform you that former Suffolk County Legislator of 18 years, John J. Foley, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2009. John J. Foley is the father of Senator Brian X. Foley. Mr. Foley was a staunch supporter of...

Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:00:00 AM

Passing of John J. Foley

September 8, 2009 The Suffolk County Association of Municipal Employees is saddened to learn of the passing of the Honorable John J. Foley, former Suffolk County Legislator, and one of the greatest supporters of AME that we...

Thursday, September 10, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Important Information About Blue Cross Blue Shield Laboratory Network

ATTENTION AME MEMBERS! IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT EMPIRE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD’S CURRENT LABORATORY NETWORK FOR EMHP It has been reported to AME that there may be misinformation circulating regarding the current laboratory...

Wednesday, September 09, 2009 12:00:00 PM

Decision in Charges Against Lydia Sabosto and Phyllis Garbarino

CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 Or RANDI DELIROD, AME Public Relations, 31-589-8400 The Suffolk County Association of Municipal...

Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00:00 AM

AME vs CWA Update on Case U-29326

For complete details, go to our Featured Links section on this homepage for "AME vs CWA Update on Case U-29326

Tuesday, September 08, 2009 5:00:00 PM

An Update on the East End Health Alliance Hospitals and Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance

AME President Cheryl A. Felice advises AME members that the current negotiations between the East End Health Alliance Hospitals (EEHAH) and the major insurance carrier Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield are progressing. Stony Brook...

Tuesday, September 01, 2009 5:00:00 PM

AME Stands Firm against CWA in PERB

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2009 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 Or RANDI DELIROD, AME Public Relations 631-589-8400 In what obviously is turning out to be a failed attempt to obtain...

Friday, August 07, 2009 9:30:00 AM

General Membership Meetings

General Membership Meetings Agenda: Lag Payroll Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:30 PM Location: Riverhead County Center, Lunchroom And Tuesday, August 18, 2009 5:30 PM Location: FRES--Fire Academy Training Building,...

Friday, July 31, 2009 11:00:00 AM

Settlement Between BlueCross and EEHA Not Likely

For Complete Details go to Featured Links on our home page for "Settlement Between BlueCross and EEHA Not Likely."

Friday, July 31, 2009 11:00:00 AM

Empire BlueCross Blue Shield in Negotiations with East End Health Alliance

Please go to the Featured Links section on our homepage under Empire BlueCross Blue Shield Currently in Negotiations for more information on this important subject.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009 11:00:00 AM

When is a Union President...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2009 CONTACT: CHERYL A. FELICE, President 631-589-8400 (office) Or RANDI DELIROD, AME Public Relation 631-589-8400 When is a Union President not allowed to communicate with her Union...

Monday, July 27, 2009 5:00:00 PM

General Membership Meeting

General Membership Meeting today at 6:00 PM. All members welcome.

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

Negotiations Update

On Wednesday, July 22, 2009, the AME Negotiating Team, which included the AME Executive Board and several members of the John J. Foley Unit’s BOD, met for several hours to review and discuss a total of eleven “requests” from...

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

Cheryl Felice's Response to Steve Levy

July 8, 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: I have been...

Wednesday, July 08, 2009 12:00:00 AM

******IMPORTANT NOTICE******

Regarding your Deferred Compensation Contributions You must make any changes to your contribution by July 16, 2009 in order for it to take effect for your July 30, 2009 paycheck which will be your first lag payroll check...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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;...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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:...

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

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...

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....

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...

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...

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.