| Special Note To Member of the NYS Empire Health Insurance Plan: |
| Your Local Officers Working For You!! |
Good morning. With Colleen leaving so quickly after the
election, we, as your union officers, have been working
hard to make sure that there is a smooth transition as
Toni takes the office of President. To that end, we
wanted to give you a little information on Toni’s
background as a union officer and about Diane Billings,
our new 2nd Vice President.
Toni has been a CSEA officer for over 20 years. She has
held all positions from Shop Steward to President. Toni
comes from a strong union background. Born in
Watertown and raised in Winthrop, her father was a
union steward at Reynolds Metals for over 30 years.
Diane comes from an even longer line of unionism in her
family. Born and raised in Massena, Diane’s dad was a
union employee at Reynolds for over 30 years. Her uncle
was president of the UAW local in Massena for many
years, and when he retired, Diane’s cousin became
president of the UAW. Diane’s sister is also a Labor
Relations Specialist for CSEA, based out of Watertown.
Union talk around the dinner table was everyday fare for
these girls.
election, we, as your union officers, have been working
hard to make sure that there is a smooth transition as
Toni takes the office of President. To that end, we
wanted to give you a little information on Toni’s
background as a union officer and about Diane Billings,
our new 2nd Vice President.
Toni has been a CSEA officer for over 20 years. She has
held all positions from Shop Steward to President. Toni
comes from a strong union background. Born in
Watertown and raised in Winthrop, her father was a
union steward at Reynolds Metals for over 30 years.
Diane comes from an even longer line of unionism in her
family. Born and raised in Massena, Diane’s dad was a
union employee at Reynolds for over 30 years. Her uncle
was president of the UAW local in Massena for many
years, and when he retired, Diane’s cousin became
president of the UAW. Diane’s sister is also a Labor
Relations Specialist for CSEA, based out of Watertown.
Union talk around the dinner table was everyday fare for
these girls.
| Local 613 |
| CSEA Local 1000 AFSCME AFL-CIO |
| February 2008 Newsletter |
| SUNY Potsdam |
| Claims Deadline: Reminder to all New York State Health Insurance Plan enrollees that all United HealthCare claims for basic major medical and non-network mental health and substance abuse services provided in calendar year 2007 must be submitted by March 31, 2008. Call extension 2096 or stop by the Office of Human Resources, 2nd Floor, Raymond Hall, for claim forms and answers to questions regarding the submission of claims. New Participating Provider Web Site: On January 4, 2008, the current online Empire Plan participating provider directory administered by United HealthCare will be replaced with a new site. Beginning on January 4th, a new and enhanced online provider directory will be accessible through the URL www.empireplanproviders.com, and through an updated link on NYSHIP Online located within the Civil Service website (www.cs.state.ny.us/ebd). Those attempting to log-on to the former online provider directory, www.provider.uhc.com/empire, on or after 1/4/2008, will be automatically re-routed to the new site's URL. This URL redirection will be available through mid-February. The new site offers enhanced capabilities and features over the existing directory including expanded search options, travel information, physician specialty definitions, and additional provider background. The enhanced site also allows users to save, fax, or email provider search results for viewing in paper or electronic format. In addition to locating participating physicians, the new website contains individual links for locating network Outpatient Surgical Locations (formerly called Ambulatory Surgery Centers), Laboratories, Provider Groups, and Infertility Centers. The site also provides helpful contact and claim information and links to NYSHIP Online and MyUHC.com. |
| Transitions—Local 613 People |
| There has been quite a few changes that have taken place here at SUNY Potsdam. Here is a list of new hires, retirements and transfers and promotional moves. |
| New Hires: Marc Murray - Temp/full-time - Mail & Supply Christine Richardson - Temp/full-time - Field Experiences Stacey Hawkins - Temp/full-time - Student Health |
| Transfers & Promotions: Roseanne Garrow - promoted to Grounds Worker Ada Law - promoted to Secretary 1 Sandra LaRock - promoted to Clerk 2 Helen Bush - promoted to Secretary 1 Heidi Walker - promoted to Clerk 2 Jen Sullivan - promoted to Secretary 2 Beth Fayette - promoted to Secretary 1 Kevin Thompson - promoted from temp Maintenance Worker to Perm part-time cleaner |