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Bridgeport Police Union Local 1159

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LOCAL 1159 would like to post a special thanks to:
MR. FRED GARRITY, of
CT UNITED RIDE
NORWALK CT
For his **$5000.00** Donation today for the BRIDGEPORT POLICE MEMORIAL FUND

12/22/11- Congratulations to James Baraja on his promotion to Deputy Chief.

11/16/11-Congratulations to Tom Scholl, Wilfredo Nieves, Vincent Larriccia, Larry Lazaro, Jessie Pizarro and Greg Iamartino on their promotions to detective.

October 10, 2011- The results of the recent Union Executive Board Election were announced at the monthly meeting.

President: Charles "Chuck" Paris

Vice President : Bernard Webb

Treasurer: Michael Rynich

Secretary: Richard Mercado

E-Board: Ricky Lopez

John Whalen

Brian Pisanelli

Edwin Perez

Danny Gomez

Ivan "Bubba" Clayton

Congratulations to those promoted on 09/22//11- Sergeant-Mark Belinkie.

Detective-Sean Ronan, Edward Martocchio, Kenneth McKenna, Artur Calvao, Jason Ferri and Ramon Garcia.

We hope to use this page to keep members updated on each other and on the latest happenings within the organization.

MORE RECENT PROMOTIONS- Rich Azzarito to Lieutenant, Milton Johnson to Sergeant and James Kennedy to Detective.

Congratulations to those members recently promoted to the rank of Sergeant- Jason Amato, Michaeal Burdo, Angelo Collazo, Louis Cortello, Sue Cortello, Mathew Cosgrove, Pasquale Feola, John Gale, James Geremia, Jeffrey Grice, Edward Golding, John Klesyk, Joseph Morales, Ronald Mercado, James Myers, Nancy O'donnell, Edward Rivera, Bradford Seeley. Philip Sharpe and Luigi Tucciarone.

Congratulations to Ray Masek on his recent promotion to LT.

Congratulations to those promoted on 11/16/09. Promoted to Assistant Chief- Lynn Kerwin. To Captain- Joseph Savino Jr., Armando Perez, Robert Evans and Aida Remele. To Lieutenant- Brett Hyman, John Cueto, Kevin Gilleran and William Bailey. To Detective- David Garcia, Joseph Badolato, Martin Heanue, Todd Hoben, Mark Graham, James Borrico, John Burke, William Reilly, Mark Belinkie and Jorge Cintron.

CT Post Blog Link (11/17/09)

UNION EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS- The final results are in.

President- Chuck Paris

Vice President- Bernard Webb

Treasurer- Brad Seely

Those positions that do not require a runoff are Secretary (Rich Mercado) and the 6 positions on the Executive Board. The 6 executive board members are as follows: John Whalen, Ed Perez, Ricky Lopez, Danny Gomez, Chris Borona and Brian Pisanelli.

All members should see a member of the E-board for copies of the updated collective bargaining agreement.

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Link-ST Vincents Immediate Health Care site

Workers Compensation Guide:

1) All injuries MUST be reported to your supervisor

list all injuries:neck, shoulder, knee, etc.

2)You MUST report to ST. Vincent's Urgent Care

Center, REGARDLESS IF YOU ARE TREATED

AT THE ER.

3)Following your initial visit at St. V's. you are NOT

required to return even if they instructed you

to do so(if you treat at ST. V's. 2x they become

your doctor for that injury)

4)You may treat with any doctor that is in the Berkley

system after your initial ST. V's. visit. This

is your legal right.

5) See union office for list of network providers.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)-1-800-864-2742. EAP is for all members of the Bridgeport Police Department and their family members. Or you can visit Behavioral Health Consultants Employee Assistance Program by clicking below.

Behavioral Health Consultants

UNION CONTRACT: The 2008-2012 collective bargaining agreement is available online . The previous 2004-2008 agreement is also available available.

1159 Contract

Let us know if there are any events or updates you would like to share with fellow members.