*NYSIF Div 240 Member Tools & New Member Sign-up & Kit*

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Here you will find a variety of different tools, information, and links to documents to assist Division 240 stewards and members. Just scroll through, something may catch your eye.

Every PEF Div 240 steward has a pefdiv240.org or pef.org email.  Please communicate via personal to/from union email.  Please see the “Contact Us” link.   

Please do not use agency email to communicate non-agency or union matters.  Thank you!

 
 
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Division240Constitution
 
LATS Information:  PEF employees are required to complete daily LATS entries no later than one hour after the start of the next scheduled workday.  SIF Buffalo 12.17 CONSENT AWARD
 
A directive must be followed under threat of insubordination, however, “Best practices” are suggestions and they do not carry the threat of insubordination.  Contact your PEF steward with any questions. 
 
PEF-Performance-Evaluations-Appeals
 
2019-2020 DIV 240 AUDIT: New Scan 2020-07-17 1506 (1)
2018-2019 DIV 240 AUDIT:  New Scan 2020-07-20 1321
 
 
PEF POLICY MANUAL
 
PEF CONSTITUTION – pef_constitution-ColorCover
 
PEF Division documents:  
https://www.pef.org/about/pef-documents/division-documents/
 
Duties of a Steward:
https://www.pef.org/pef_files/docs/divisions/forms/shop_steward_duties.pdf
 
Many Roles of a Steward- Paticipant’s Guide
 
***RETIREMENT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES:
 
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https://www.osc.state.ny.us/retirement/members/estimate-your-pension
https://pefretirees.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/09/Thinking_about_retirement_downloadable.pdf
https://www.pef.org/media-center/the-communicator/retirement-tips-for-pst-employees-2019-nov/
https://www.pef.org/member-resources/retirees/
20200701-Employee_Separation_Notice 20210210-202102 Employee_Separation_Checklist 20190523-Separation_Policy_for_Employees
20210210-202102 Employee_Separation_Checklist
20190523-Separation_Policy_for_Employees
And email NYSIF Benefits with health insurance questions…..
http://pefretirees.org/
 
INFORMATION RE: NYS CLOSURES DUE TO WEATHER:
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PEF MEMBER JOB SATISFACTION SURVEY finals (2) (1)
 
  1. PEF Working From Home Factsheet:
    https://www.pef.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Working-from-Home-Ergonomic-Factsheet.pdf
  2. CSEA Home Ergonomics Guide: https://www.nyscseapartnership.org/Publications/HomeErgonomicsGuideWorking%20SafelyFromHome.pdf 
  3. Mount Sinai Ergonomics Website:
https://www.mountsinai.org/care/occupational-health/services-programs/employer-services/ergronomics-injury-prevention
 
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WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN ACTIVE SHOOTER:
At the request of SIF members statewide, we have advised PEF that you are interested in receiving active shooter training from GOER or PEF.  We are hopeful that in time some type of training will and should be made available to all state employees regardless of union affiliation or agency boundaries.
 
In the meantime, PEF’s Statewide Health & Safety department has provided informational videos from FEMA and homeland security below.

FEMA Be Prepared for an Active Shooter

Homeland Security Active Shooter Video

Run Hide Fight video

RETURN TO WORK ISSUES when returning from a personal illness?  NYSIF’s RTW requirements are as follows:

  • Your “return to work” note must have a date to return to work and specifically state “Able to perform job duties”
  • It must list a Brief Diagnosis (no prognosis required)
  • It must be emailed to  personnelops@nysif.com  NYSIF has advised that they typically respond within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays.  Please keep this in mind when submitting your RTW note.

It is recommended by NYSIF that your physician fill out NYSIF’s return to work form but your doctor is not required to as long as the RTW note is in accordance with the above bullet points.

With respect to worker’s compensation ongoing medical or RTW issues, please be guided by the rules and regulations of WC Law and contact your attorney.

For situations above and beyond, contact your local PEF rep or PEF regional office and ask to speak to the PEF Field Rep.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCESS AND RESOURCES:

NYSIF’s policy and application request can be found on the NYSIF intranet under Administration. 
20201001Reasonable AccommodationNYSIF Policy Statement Request Form (1) (1)  
Submit your request to NYSIF at RA@nysif.com
 
https://goer.ny.gov/reasonable-accommodation
 
Here is a recent article speaking of the EEOC’s guidance to telework and the ADA:  https://us.eversheds-sutherland.com/NewsCommentary/Legal-Alerts/235048/The-EEOC-has-provided-guidance-to-telework-and-the-ADA
 
The agency needs to engage in an interactive process to determine a reasonable accommodation for medically documented disability.  This may, or may not, result in the specific accommodation they requested.  However, the failure to engage in this process is appealable.
 
Also, the time to appeal is only 15 days from the date of determination and can be done by e-mail.
 
https://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/Reasonable_Accommodation_Disability_Procedures.3.2021.pdf
See page 16 for the appeal process.
 
Here is a fillable appeal form:  Fillable RA Appeal for 3.2021
 
After that appeals process is done, if members are still dissatisfied with the result, under certain circumstances they can file a complaint with EEOC/NYSDHR (i.e. the employer did not engage in the interactive process in good faith, etc.).
 
https://dhr.ny.gov/complaint
https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/filing-formal-complaint
https://goer.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2019/08/5.%20americans-disabilities-act-complaint-form.pdf
 
 
It should be noted that if you apply for a reasonable accommodation to telecommute, your doctor should specifically list how and why (each) medical condition prevents you from performing your essential job duties at the office.
 
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Health & Safety concerns in your office? Read  PESH2018 PESH7FORM  and contact your local union stewards.

DIVISION 240 STEWARD TRAINING SCHEDULED FOR 7/9/19.  Please complete module 1 prior to 7/9/19:  http://www.pef.org/archive/peftraining/Courses/ManyRolesOfSteward/player.html

The following modules will be offered in person on 7/9/19:
 
-Organizing
-Health & Safety
-Know your Contract
-Understanding the Grievance Procedure
-Discipline and Discharge.
 
Obtaining your training certificate is the first duty of being a steward!  Thank you for all that you do!

PEF POLICY MANUAL: http://www.pef.org/pef_files/docs/memos/PEFPolicyManual.pdf

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST: http://dmna.ny.gov/state/files/Reasonable_Accommodation_(Disability).pdf

GOER MEMO RE: RECLASSIFICATIONS:  GOER 2001 Memo Reallocations Reclassifications

ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE GUIDELINES FOR VOLUNTARY REDUCTION IN WORK SCHEDULE PROGRAM

CIVIL SERVICE ABSENCE WITH PAY

LEAVE FOR CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS OR INTERVIEWS RULES

Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government

 

CSRI Upgrade CS denial     This was not filed by PEF, this was filed privately, the information is being posted for your information only.  In 2020 we were advised by those parties that all appeal avenues were taken to no avail. NYSIF’s response:  Fwd__NYSIF_response_to_CS_on_CSR1_reallocation_proposal

PEF Reclassification Information  

Student Debt Information

Information for State Employees Seeking Transfer

PAYROLL INFORMATION RE: TRANSFERS:  https://www.osc.state.ny.us/payroll/files/information/payrollsystem/files/payserv_manual/online_manual/Content/Earnings%20Manual/Salary%20Detemination/lateral_transfers.htm

15 Things Every Union Leader Should Know About Health & Safety

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INFORMATION:  EXECUTIVE ORDER 187

NYS EMPLOYEE DISCRIM COMPLAINT FORM

Reasonable_Accommodation_(Disability)

The Rule of Three

NYS CS ATTENDANCE & LEAVE MANUAL:  https://www.cs.ny.gov/attend_leave_manual/index.cfm

PEF MEETING OFFICIAL ATTENDANCE SHEET:  ATTENDANCE_SHEET_BW

Division 240 2019 Budget:  Signed_Div240Budget 2019_2020_

 
Benefits available to PEF Members for furthering their education and career options:
 
 
Education Reimbursement Programs for PEF Members:
https://www.goer.ny.gov/Training_Development/PEF/index.cfm
 

How to file a Grievance:

PEF has recently added another topic to the PEF training video library,  “How to file a grievance.”   This video series is available an the Member Log In section of the PEF website. 
 
 
 

HOLIDAY PARTY/MEMBER MEETING INFORMATION: As per prior Council meeting discussions and voting from 2016/2017, membership meetings and holiday parties are to be done with the main focus being PEF Unity in each office, there is a majority rules between stewards when it comes to holding these events, and proper submission for reimbursement must include itemized receipts and Member sign in sheets, and reimbursement requests must be submitted by stewards only, not members. Please adhere to Council decisions in order to prevent reimbursement issues. Thank you!

COUNCIL MEMBERS: 2020 Division 240 Expense Voucher:  div240_expense_voucher_2020  

Mail your properly completed voucher, required receipts and member sign in sheets if necessary to:

PEF DIVISION 240 TREASURER

Brandi Loveday-Chesley

P.O. Box 5191

Albany, NY 12205