Mutual Aid Through Membership Solidarity

Performs hands-on training at designated facilities such as the Northville Training Grounds, focusing on skills including hose line advancement, fire suppression, and coordinated operations to maintain operational readiness.

Engages in local parades, youth events, and patriotic celebrations such as the America 250 Independence Day Parade and Flag Day, including bringing fire apparatus to community gatherings and honoring veterans and active military personnel.

Responds to structural fires, vehicle fires, and other emergency alarms, including incidents caused by lightning strikes and severe weather. Conducts post-incident safety inspections and provides mutual aid or standby coverage for events in neighboring jurisdictions.

Promotes camaraderie among members of the Riverhead Fire Department and provides comfort and assistance to those in need, including recognition of long-term service and participation in community events.

Offers assistance and relief services to members of the organization and their dependents, focusing on benevolent support as part of its core mission.

Collects dues and initiation fees from members to support advocacy efforts aimed at protecting and promoting labor interests related to employment.

Engages in activities to promote the general welfare of its members and foster positive relations between railroad supervisors and their employers.

Works to improve standards in railroad supervision with the goal of enhancing service efficiency and delivering public benefit.

Offers legal representation or counsel, seeks improved employment terms and conditions, and provides moral and material aid to members. Also supports social and fraternal activities to strengthen member engagement.

Offers supplemental unemployment benefits and related support to covered participants, as reported in IRS Form 990 filings.

Allows retired members to return to work under a temporary authorization approved by the Local 86 Pension Trustees, effective for a defined period.

Provides members with tickets to Rochester Red Wings games, offering up to four tickets per member for personal use.

Operates a monthly re-signing process for members to maintain eligibility on the job referral book, accessible via phone, email, mail, and an online web referral system; provides job referral opportunities for journeyman wiremen on specific construction projects such as the University of Rochester Bed Tower Project in partnership with contractors like Ferguson Electric, with prevailing wage and benefit rates.

Hosts annual social events for members and their families, including a mixed clambake and a family picnic at Seabreeze Amusement Park featuring rides, waterpark access, food, beverages, and bingo; tickets for these events are sold in advance or available for purchase at the Union Hall.

Promotes and supports the nursing profession through education, professional development, and public health advocacy.

Conducted research focused on improving breastfeeding initiation and exclusivity rates.

Hosts annual Nursing Education Symposia to support professional development and continuing education for nurses.

Organizes annual Community Health Fairs offering free health screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, behavioral health, and financial fitness, along with wellness information for the public.