General Membership Meeting
GMcGill May 5th, 2009
On Saturday June 27th, 2009 at 3pm, there will be a General membership meeting at 6 Harrison St. corner of Hudson St. in lower Manhattan. Please arrive on time. Refreshments will be served. The closest subway is the # 1 to Franklin St.
LOCAL 1182 PRESENTS: 5th Annual Family Day to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
| August 16, 2009 |
Communications Workers of America - LOCAL 1182 PRESENTS:
5th Annual Family Day to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Boarding Time:
7:30 am - Departure 8:00 AM (Sharp)
BUSES LEAVING FROM ALL BOROUGHS
Homebound Buses:
Leave Dorney Park 7:00 PM
TICKET PRICES:
Adult: $50.00 All Inclusive
Children: $40.00 (Under 4 ft Tall)
Last day to purchase tickets will be on
July 24th, 2009 (NO EXCEPTIONS)
To purchase different classes of tickets (example: Bronx Adult & Bronx child) choose one class then use your web browser back button to choose another class of ticket before checking out.
Brooklyn D.A. Charles Hynes Creates Special Force to Prosecute Assault on Traffic Agents
Assaulting a Traffic Agent is a serious crime and is now treated as a felony. For decades, New York City’s Enforcement Agents have faced a major problem of on-the-job assault and harassment without felony protection. Since 1986, New York City’s Traffic Enforcement Agents have lobbied for a New York State felony bill that would provide protection for the members of CWA Local 1182. Finally on July 22, 2008 this important legislation became law.
District Attorney Charles Hynes has always taken a leadership role in the enforcement of laws that protect the public and ensure that our streets and neighborhoods are safe. The members of CWA Local 1182, Traffic and Sanitation Enforcement Agents of New York City are grateful for the support and cooperation received by the Brooklyn District Attorney.
To assist with getting the message out that assaults on Uniform Traffic Agents will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, Local 1182 and Local 983 have joined together on a joint advertising campaign that is running in the Borough of Brooklyn. The media campaign is using a combination of Cable TV, newspapers, a mobile truck that is riding around Brooklyn and movie theaters.
The mobile truck campaign began the same day as the press conference and toured the streets of Brooklyn through Saturday March 28th.
Beginning on Wednesday April 1st Cablevison in Brooklyn will be showing this 30 second commercial about the Felony Assault law on the following cable TV channels:
NY1 - Channel 12 - CNN - TNT - USA and Spike. The commercial will air anytime from 6:00am to midnight.
Click on the screen to view the 30 second commercial:
Beginning on April 8th the following movie theaters in Brooklyn will be showing the union ad:
- COBBLEHILL CINEMA
- PAVILLION CINEMA - PARK SLOPE
- NATIONAL AMUSEMENTS - LINDEN BLVD. MULTIPLEX
- BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC - BAM
Here are video clips from the March 25th press conference:
President James Huntley’s speech:
NYC Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly:
Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes:
DC 37 Local 983 President Mark Rosenthal:
Executive Board Sworn In
The executive board of CWA Local 1182 was sworn in on January 28, 2009 inside the Red Room at City Hall. The swearing in ceremony was overseen by Joe Diesso of Communication Workers of America.
A number of City Council members stopped by to congratulate the executive board and the City Comptroller, Bill Thompson performed a celebratory swearing in ceremony for president James Huntley & the executive board.
You can watch president Huntley’s inauguration address and the swearing in ceremony by clicking on the videos.
Joe Diesso Swears in the Executive Board
President James Huntley Address
NYC Comptroller, Bill Thompson swears in the Executive Board
Local 1182’s Annual Valentine Day Dance
February 14, 2009 - Celebrate Valentines Day with that special someone and your executive
board at Local 1182’s Valentine’s Day Dance. Spinning the love songs and tunes to make you groove for the night is internationally acclaimed Teddy Tedd & Special K known better as the Awesome 2. They will be on the wheels of steel for the night and providing entertainment is Topaza a soulful sultry artist. You can hear samples of her music by clicking HERE.
The dance will be held at the Astoria World Manor 25-22 Astoria Blvd. Astoria, NY. Click HERE for map & directions.
Cocktail Hour begins at 9:00pm and dinner and dancing begins at 10:00pm. There is an all inclusive open bar.
Tickets are only $45.00 for members and $60.00 for non-members. Purchase your tickets using your credit/debit card by choosing your ticket level and clicking the Buy Now button:
Watch the slideshow from past Valentine Day’s Dances
- Union Highlights
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Local 1182 Provide Holiday Spirit to Teens in South Bronx
Tuesday December 23, 2008 - members from the executive board of Local 1182 along with Uniform Traffic Agents from the Bronx commands visited The Astor Center located at IS 201 in the Bronx to deliver holiday presents and have lunch withe the teens.
Patrick Plummer the Secretary/Treasurer of Local 1182 welcomed the students and explained to them the responsibilities of the members of NYC Uniform Traffic Agents. Students asked questions about how they can get jobs with the city and how dangerous can a career in Traffic Enforcement be.
The teens of the Astor Center are in the public school system, but they are children who have behavioral and mental challenges. These children are from low income families and were in need of assistance this holiday season. The children were happy with the gifts received, and even more happy that union members cared enough to come and spend time with them.
James Huntley; Union President was thrilled that the children enjoyed their experience with Union members and encourages his members to constantly find ways to give back to the communities we live and work in. He further states that its our duty to protect all of the citizens of New York and providing a holiday treat for these young people is a great example of our commitment to the people of New York.
Chief Delegate for Traffic Richard Brown once again delivered holiday cheer to a Brooklyn family residence center. Richard and several members of the board and TEAs delivered gifts to families who have been displaced from their homes. Bringing some holiday cheer to these families will go a long way to helping them start a new life that we pray will become a safe and nourishing life.
Happy Holidays from the Executive Board and have a Blessed New Year.
Traffic Enforcement Agent Correct in Ticketing Santa’s SUV
Last week several media outlets have made a big deal about a Brooklyn TEA who ticketed a SUV that was double parked and belonged to a person dressed as Santa.
Here are some of the links to the articles that covered the story:
Here is the response from your union president, James Huntley that appeared in the NY Daily News but did not get the same national attention as when the story was 1st released. NY Daily News.
Union Launches 1st Ad Campaign to Highlight Felony Assault Bill
On July 23, 2008 on the steps of City Hall, Local 1182 made history with the announcement of the Felony Assault Bill becoming law in New York State. Standing on the steps of City Hall was union president james Huntley and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly.
While Commissioner Kelly and President Huntley explained to the media what the felony bill means for Traffic Enforcement Agents a truck was parked in front of City Hall with a large billboard that explained to the citizens of New York that it’s better to strike a ticket “Not Guilty” than a Uniform Traffic Enforcement Agent.
The mobile truck spent the week traveling throughtout the five boroughs of New York, stopping at TEA commands in each of the boroughs. Along with the mobile truck the union also purchased 1/2 page ads in 28 community publications.
President Huntley also appeared on NY1 News and discussed why it took so long for the felony assault bill to become law.
