Retired PO Lincoln Returns To Work
Retired PO Evangeline Lincoln has returned to work under the City’s Silver Star Program. During her interview she refers to experience as a Probation Officer.
President Powell Testifies Before NYC Council Committee On Criminal Justice
On 3/23/23, President Powell appeared before the NYC Council Committee on Criminal Justice to once again speak about the duties UPOA members are responsible for, the struggles faced by our officers, increased caseloads and the underpayment of our officers. Click here to review President Powell’s full testimony
President Powell and Retiree Committee President Palmer Appear on BronxTalk
Finally, Probation is beginning to get the recognition we deserve hopefully it will result in the much needed pay equity increases. President Powell and Palmer appeared on BronxTalk to discuss our plight, our fight and issues we face. Click here to see the full interview
It's Time to be Heard and Seen - Join UPOA at the Equal Pay Day Rally 3-14-23
REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE. At the rally, we will distribute free UPOA apparel to participants. We need your size in advance. We will meet at 9:30 am across the street from Pace University. Click on this link to register. If you have trouble with the link type the following into your browser https://www.eventbrite.com/e/equal-pay-day-rally-tickets-546430116187. RESPOND BY 3/1/23
General Membership Meeting 1-18-23 is Now Available
There was a General Membership Meeting on 1/18/23 @ 1pm 340 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY. Click on the link for the minutes from the general membership meeting.
NYC DCAS Has Issued The NYC Family Leave Primer
DCAS has issued the NYC Family Leave Primer to serve as a guide to assist employees in understanding the family leave policies available as a New York City government employee. As per DCAS this primer is intended to give you a broad overview of the leave options that are available to you. Links to the specific leave policies have been included for your reference in the index on the last two pages of this primer. For specific questions, including your own eligibility, please contact your agency’s HR office.
UPOA President Appears on CBS News Siting Probation Officers Understaffed and Underpaid
On 1/26/23 CBS aired an interview with our President Dalvanie Powell. She stated that her members are understaff and underpaid. She told CBS News Kevin Rincon “Our caseloads have increased. Those who would have otherwise been in custody are now coming to us”. The increased caseloads increases the level of risk that her members are exposed to. “They don’t get three quarters pay. They don’t have the pensions and benefits like NYPD and Corrections”. To watch the entire interview click on the link below. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT2nzj7gv6yuQWp3h6Am0PA
Update Information on Medicare Advantage Plan
On 12/15/22, Harry Nespoli, Chair of the Municipal Labor Committee issued a memo on Arbitrator Martin Scheinman decision regarding ongoing health matters. According to the memo “ in light of the delay in implementing the Medicare Advantage Plan and the hastening draw down of the Stabilization Fund, the City had applied to Scheinman to enforce the 2018 Health Agreement”. The report indicated that Scheinman found the Stabilization Fund had effectively run out of money and that the City and MLC should proceed to negotiate appropriate terms for an MA plan with Aetna within the next 25 days. Assuming terms are agreed upon, he directs that the MLC put that agreement to a vote. Should the MLC not approve the Aetna program, the matter would revert to him for consideration of how benefits provided for by the Stabilization Fund – including the provision the GHI-CBP premium-free – are to be paid for, including the imposition of premiums on actives and pre-65 retirees. The MLC is working to vet a possible agreement with Aetna informed by past experience with the Alliance is underway and we will continue to press to protect our members and retirees as we navigate the needed changes. Click here to review the memo by Chair Nespoli on Scheinman's decision. Click here to review the Comparison Report on GHI Senior Care vs Aetna MA PPO ESA.
President Powell has issued a response to the misinformation on health care. There is much misinformation being spread about the proposed amendment on making a change to the Administrative Code. “Making the limited proposed change to the Administrative Code preserves premium – free health benefits for all and restores the ability of the MLC to negotiate plan options. It does not change the statutory obligation for the City to provide premium- free health benefits to actives , pre-65 retirees, Medicare- eligible retirees and their dependents. NO one is selling off future benefits’. Click here to review our President’s response in its entirety.