The PBA
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| PBA President Dan De Federicis speaks at a press conference about the PBA's efforts to bring attention to the propensity of Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors (CVPI), patrol cars driven by police officers across the country, to erupt into flames when involved in rear-end collisions. To the left is Phoenix Police Officer Jason Schechterle, who was burned on 43 percent of his body when he was trapped in a burning CVPI after another vehicle crashed into the back of his patrol car. At far left is New York State Trooper George Rought, who was rescued by passersby from his burning CVPI patrol car when he was trapped and unconscious after a pickup truck slammed into the back of the CVPI. |
In the fall of 1943, a group of about 50 Troopers gathered and discussed the idea of a union to help improve working conditions in the New York State Police. Looking for guidance from other established police unions, the group called upon the president of the Port Authority PBA to assist. The Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, Inc. was formed, and 80 percent of all Troopers became members within a month. A charter of incorporation was issued in early 1944.
Throughout the years the State Troopers PBA has changed and conformed to meet the needs of its members, but the overall mission has remained the same: to work for the betterment of our members. Today, the State Troopers PBA serves approximately 5,900 retired and active, uniformed members of the New York State Police from the rank of Trooper through the rank of Major.
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| New York State Gov. George E. Pataki stands in front of the PBA banner at a State Troopers PBA press conference well attended by the media. |
The State Troopers PBA is just as active today as when it was first incorporated. Along the way, there have been many momentous victories. The passage of the historic Taylor Law in 1967 strengthened the role of the State Troopers PBA, as it became recognized as the official bargaining unit of Troopers involving terms and conditions of employment, a role it continues to serve today. In the mid-1990s, the passage of legislation affording Troopers binding arbitration for monetary compensation improved the bargaining arena immensely.
The State Troopers PBA is a strong organization that relies heavily on the support of our members. Progress continues to be made each and every day, and will continue far into the future.
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| State Troopers PBA members stand with New York State Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno (front row, third from right) inside the state Capitol. Majority Leader Bruno met with PBA members and shared positive stories about interactions with New York State Troopers. |
Advocating for our Members:
The State Troopers PBA works hard to serve and protect its members who work hard to serve and protect you. In addition to seeking fair wages and benefits for our members, the union challenges unfair and unproductive working conditions as well as coercive and destructive management practices of the Division of State Police through grievances, Improper Practice charges, lawsuits and other methods to fight for our members’ rights. Since danger is inherent in the duties of Troopers, the PBA makes it a priority to monitor safety conditions and equipment such as patrol cars, portable radios and bulletproof vests and to seek better solutions for our members.
Informing the public of the everyday heroism shown by Troopers as well as the issues the PBA is addressing on behalf of our members is important. The PBA routinely issues press releases and holds press conferences, and the union has achieved unprecedented success in advising the media of problems facing our Troopers. In addition to appearing on television news reports and being interviewed for print news publications across the state, the PBA has even been covered by the Associated Press news service and by national broadcast television network CNN.
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| PBA President Dan De Federicis (standing, fifth from right) presents a plaque of appreciation to New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (center). PBA members met with Speaker Silver to discuss legislative issues that affect Troopers. |
The PBA also calls upon its members to work together with the PBA as an organization to affect positive change. PBA members meet with New York State Senators, members of the Assembly, and the Governor, to discuss and promote legislation that will enable Troopers to more effectively carry out the missions to which they have dedicated their lives.
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| New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, center, stands with PBA members during his visit to the PBA office to talk with PBA members about issues affecting Troopers. |
No Solicitations:
The State Troopers PBA does not solicit individuals or call people at their homes asking for donations. An affiliated organization, the NYST Benefit Fund Inc., contacts businesses and sells advertisements for inclusion in the PBA Trooper magazine, which is published three times a year. This advertising income is for the NYST Benefit Fund, which can be used to pay for several member benefit items, including the funeral expenses of New York State Troopers killed in the line of duty. Thousands of fellow Troopers from New York and other states across the country, as well as municipal police officers from across the state and surrounding states attend the funerals of New York State Troopers killed in the line of duty. The families of fallen Troopers have enough emotional and financial burdens without having to worry about funeral and reception expenses; this is just one way the State Troopers PBA assists the grieving families. If you are a proprietor of a business interested in advertising in the magazine, contact the PBA office at (518) 462-7448 or e-mail us at nystpba@nystpba.org.
NYSTPBA Board Members
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DANIEL M De FEDERICIS
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President
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THOMAS H MUNGEER
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1st Vice President
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GORDON D WARNOCK
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2nd Vice President
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JOHN MORETTI JR
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Secretary
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WILLIAM STAVISKI
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Treasurer
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JOHN P MORETTI JR
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Troop A
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RODGER L ALDRIDGE JR
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Troop B
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EDWARD T KILUK
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Troop C
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GARY N OELKERS
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Troop D
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VINCENT G HILL
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Troop E
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PAUL S MEYER
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Troop F
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CHARLES A Di SANTO
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Troop G-H
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WILLIAM R STAVISKI
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Troop K
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PETER M NUNZIATA
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Troop L
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KEITH FORTE
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Troop T
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MARK D ROBILLARD
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NCO-East
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ROBERT P HOVEY
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NCO-West
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FRANK A PACE
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Officers
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NYSTPBA Board Members
