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July 6, 2007
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UFT to Partner with Charter Firm in Bronx; Hope to Replicate L.A. Success Motivating Struggling Kids
By MEREDITH KOLODNER
United Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten last week announced a partnership with a charter company to open a school in The Bronx, in a move that could begin to transform the relationship between charter schools and Teachers' unions. More...
Transit Safety Bill: Gain or 'Sellout'?
Union Reaction Varies
By ARI PAUL

As Transport Workers Union Local 100 President Roger Toussaint flaunted the passage of a track safety task-force bill in Albany last week, workers affected by the legislation debated its significance. More...

Find NYPD 'Impact' Has One on Crime;
Attacks Trouble Spots
By REUVEN BLAU

A New York University report released June 27 found that the NYPD's Operation Impact has played a key role in helping the department continue to reduce crime despite the dwindling number of patrol cops. "It's CompStat on steroids by using information that they always had in a very strategic way,"... More...


24% Hike For Nassau Cops; Hold Start Pay
By REUVEN BLAU

An arbitration panel July 2 awarded veteran Nassau County Police Officers annual 4-percent raises over six years, partly financed by freezing the starting pay for new hires and other concessions. Under the award, the starting salary will remain at $34,000 until 2012. More...


Ex-Local 237 Head Got $54G HIP Payment; Union Orders Probe To See If Stipend Was Improper
By MEREDITH KOLODNER

The executive board of Teamsters Local 237 voted last week to launch an investigation into whether then-President Carl Haynes improperly received $54,500 last year as a board member of the union's health plan. More...


Rookie Cops Ready For Action
1,097 Graduate From Academy
By REUVEN BLAU

Blue and white confetti rained down on the 1,097 new Police Officers at the conclusion of their June 27 graduation ceremony. "I'm really proud," said Officer Pablo Velazquez after the commencement at Madison Square Garden. "I was always inspired by the NYPD. As long as you belong to this honorabl... More...


 Editorial
•STOP HARASSING WHISTLEBLOWERS
It is no secret that many city managers don't like employees who assert their rights aggressively. They can be a pain to deal with, and their actions can have the effect of prompting co-workers to also speak up. More...
•UFT'S WORTHWHILE GAMBLE
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 Editor's "Razzle Dazzle" Column
•Razzle Dazzle: Javits Center Clash Brewing
Minority freight-handlers at the Jacob Javits Convention Center say that just when opportunities are beginning to emerge for them, Javits management is seeking to halt their progress - and to do it with the pretzel logic that it is in the name of better diversifying the work force. More...
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 Letters to the Editor
•Letters to the Editor: HA Should Rethink Job Cuts
To the Editor:
It was recently reported that the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is facing a $225-million shortfall, due to brutal cuts in funding from Washington, as yet more funds are directed away from social programs to the war. More...
•SAFETY BILL MISNAMED
•JOHNNY-COME-LATELY
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 Professionals' Column
•Current Pension Topics: Terminal Leave, Lump Sums
Q.: I am a Tier 4 member of the Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York. I plan to retire in the middle of November. More...
•YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY
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 Civil Service Exam Stories
•POLICE AND CORRECTION OFFICER JOBS AVAILABLE
Plan Thousands Of Hirings Off Eligible Lists; Require Some College Or Military Duty For Both Titles
The city is looking to hire hundreds of Police Officers and Correction Officers, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services said last week. In an attempt to attract more candidates, DCAS now continuously accepts applications for three scheduled tests annually. More...
•Will Fill Jobs: CITY CERTIFICATIONS
•In the Public Service: ROUNDUP OF EXAMS LEADING TO JOBS
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