aa S-e/u&uuu Civil Service —C AH ^flOO t.Vcnv A N I ^ no T-iv-:' Leader 1 0 Americans Largest Weekly for Public Employees v ige 3 ywl. XVI — No. 13 Tuesday, Deofini»er 7, 1954 Pricc Ten C:rnt» n<r». State Jobs That Wind Up In 1955; Harriman Can Fill Them With Ownlooice d inMe the immediatne aftermath The LEADER continues below tol Hill la 12 years, will have Its series of articles on State Jobs many term appointments to maice of the November 2 election. In 1955, in addition to the reguiar The dally press has concen- th«t wUI be available for filline patronage appointments any gov- trated its coverage on the cabinet- ky Governor Harriman, ernor has at his disposal. level and policy-making posts In Governor-elect Averell Harri- And it Is these "term jobs" that the new State administration. man, the first Democrat on Capi- to a great extent have beea over- (Continued on Fase 4) State Employees to Work Syracuse In Air-Conditioned Comfort Aides Win 26 Pay Days Mildred Hazard, chairman of the prize committee of Corf* On Albany 'Campus' Site land chapter, CSEA, is shown above presenting the SCCOMI SYRACUSE), Dec. 6 — For the ALBANY. Dec. 6 State em- lounges, according to specifica- first time in New York State, em- place winner's medals, qiven by the chapter to Dick Ames, tions set up for all buildings on ployees will be paid 26 times a year chairman of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Teen-Ag« tione d comlori and relax in roomy the State's ' campus site" on the rather than twice a month. Road-E-O. The Cortland chapter participates in community western outskirts of Albany. Tiie reform will be instituted activities. for Syracuse employees beginning State oflicials have advertised January 1, 1955, and affects all for bids for construction of two salaried individuals on the City Children's Party new office buildings to house the payroll. The new plan has been State Commerce and Civil Service approved by the Mayor and the departments. City Auditor. Under it, employees Set tor Dec. 18 Lounges Included will be paid every second Friday. CSEA Opposes ALBANY, Di;c, 6 — The annual The plans call for three-story The change Is considered stabiliz- Heaitii DepaiL-menfs children's buildings, with space set aside for ing to the employees and helpful Ciiri.stma.s par^y will be held on regular employee lounge and rec- to bookkeeping eflSciency for the SaLnrtlay morning. December 18 reation areas. In addition, the City. The change was brought Probation Period at Chancellors Hall, State Educa- buildings will be completely air- about through the combined ef- tion Buildin'^. Albany, for children conditioned. forts of the police, fire, and Civil of department employees. Last The move to air-condition the Service Employees Association year more than 370 cliildren at- buildings was led by the Civii Ser- chapters. tended. An even larger number is On Promotions vice Employees Association. In addition, pay increases of one expected tliis year. bonus increment have been won ALBANY. Dec. 6 — The Civil a permanent basis, of a competi- Construction contracts may be by the employees. These incre- tive class employee shall be for Tlie pro,?ram will include pres- let soon after the first of the year, Sei-vlce Employees Association has ents for all the children, given to ments vary from $120 to $360. gone on record in opposition to a a probationary term of three te it was reported. The bid opening nine months. The position left them by Santa, and entertainment. has been set for January 13, and proposal for extending the pro- Museum Director's vacant would be held open until Hugo Genlilcore is general State Public Works officials esti- bationary period to first promo- the successful completion of the eiiairman of the committee, which mate that the first two buildings Pay Is Increased tions. probation; and at any time dur- Is now making preparations. Other can be completed in about 18 ALBANY, Dec. 6 — The salary The proposal, advanced by the ing this period, the employee officers of tiie committee include: montlis. of the Assistant Director of State State Civil Service Commission could choose to return to his for- Paul Robinson, chairman-elect; Estimated cost for the two Museiun has been temporary in- staff for discussion purposes, pro- mer position. Dr. Mercditii H. Thompson, vice buildings is $5.1 million. creased to $8,774. vides that the first promotion, on chairman; Virfjinia Clark, secre- John J. Kelly, Jr., associate tary; and Clifford Hodge, treas- counsel to the Civil Service Em- urer. ployees Association, reporting te its Board of Directors last Tues- Committee chairmen are: Dr. day, said that the CSEA had al- James Quinlivan, entertainment; ways taken the position that there Cliflord Hodge, raffle; Mr. Henry, should be a three-month "top" t* gift selection; Charlotte Clapper, probationary periods even on or- gift wrapping: Paul Robinson, gift iginal appointment. The present distribution; James Quigley, dec- proposal, which would allow pro- orations and Christmas tree; bation up to nine months on pn>- Helen McOraW, attendance; Don motions, would violate CSEA poli- Treanor, floor arrangements; cy on the matter entirely, be Clark LeBoeul, cliecking; Dr. pointed out. Meredith Thomp.son, donations; The Board tiien moved to rce- William Hottman, programs and ord its opposition. favors; Athan Baskous, publicity. Ueasuns Pro Members of the general com- la setting forth the idea, a<4- mittee are Mr. Gontilcore. Mr. vanced by Civil Service Commi*- Robin.son, Mr. Hodge, Miss Clark sion staff, a number of reason* and Dr. Thompson. \ ^ were adduced in iU behalf: Theee were: 1. Success at the entrance level in a State job does not necessarily Dr. Wm. Siege! mean success as a supervisor. At Roswell Park 2. The success of any large eo- ALBANY, Dec. 6 Dr. William terprise depends to a large degroe Biegel, of the State Healtii De- upon leadership. Particularly la partment, is in Roswell Park Has- this true of "first line" supervia- pitttl, Buffalo, as a patient. Dr. ors. Siegel is widely known to State 3. From the viewpoint of tiie employees through liis aotiviaes employee, it ia most Important as former chairman of the Civii that supervisors be competent and Service Employees Associat on fair. grievance committee. He would Argunients Con appreciate hearing from liis Association spokesmen had reg- friends tinougiiout the State. istered a variety of objections te the plan in addition to tliat cited by Mr. Kelly. One of the.se ob- A. J. KOSiM.AN UlliS jections, cited by William P. Mc- Alexander J. Rosnuin, supervis- Donough, executive representa- ing compensation claims referee, tive, was that first promotiooa in charge of the Refeiees' Bureau, would become subject to whim and Workmen's Compensation Board, caprice of "countless " junior ex- died on December 1. Fellow- ecutives. The proposal would also workers, members of the Bar, and hamper the "tenure" and security insurance carrier representatives Maxwell Lehman, editor of the Civil Service Leader (center) is shewn discussing his paper provisions of civil service promo- overllowed the Riverside Chapel, with members of the Commerce Department chapter, CSEA. last week in Albany, prior to tion, Mr. McDonough argued. NYC, at funeral services held De- a meeting at which Mr. Lehman was the principal speaker. Left to right: Mrs. Jeanette La< Another argument, made by Mr. cember 3. Mr. Rosman is survived McDonough and by Solomon Ben- by his wife, Sophie, daughter, Foyelt*, chapter secreta•ryr : Edwin J. Roeder, president; The LEADER editor; Mo det, of the New York City chap- Sandra, and brother, Isldor. wadron. chopttr vie* president; and Joseph LaVenia. treasurer. (ContUiued on Pace IS). Legal Service Salary PIOB Approved by Board Wagner Sees The Board of Estimate unani- Pharmacists mously approved the new salary Looking Inside scale for th» legal service, under SoughtbyU.S. Police Raise the Career and Salary Plan. By H. J. BERNARD Pharmacists, $4,20S to $6,500 a Speaking at exercises at year to start, are needed for Jobs 407 probationary patrolmen and with Veterans Administration hos- five probationary policewomen pitals and regional ofDces through- were graduated. Mayor Robert F. out the country and In Puerto Wagner expressed hope of Increaa- Injustices m Some Public Jobs Rico. ed pay for the NYC police. He Candidate* must have a bache- said: I NUEU SOME UNUSUAL CIRCLMSTANCES, it is not only fit- lor's degree In pharmacy, or a "I alncerely hope that within master's, doctor of, philosophy or ting but necessary to have jobs filled in an "acting" capacity, as this year we will complete our doctor of science degree with a survey and adopt our career and when a Commissioner becomes incapacitated, and a deputy is named major In pharmacy. Applicants salary plan for the Police Depart- Acting Commissioner. The person in the "acting" title receives the must be ciirrently registered as a ment, as well as other depart- pharmacist. pay, not of the higher post, but of his own regular job. But using a ments In our city, and under thla No experience Is reqxilred for plan be able to give those enter- means for coping with an unusual situation, for reducing the co."rt, M.205 Jobs, two years' experience ing oiu- department, those who are of day-to-day operations, is Just plain chiseling. for $5,060 Jobs, and two and one in the department, the type of re- The NYC Fire Department is a pointed example of such violation half years' experience tor $5,500 numeration which will be com- Jobs.