NYSCOPBA represents over 30,000 New York State employees and retirees from the Security Services Unit. Our Union was formed in May 1998 and since that time has provided superior representation to our membership under the independent and democratic model. Our objectives are to improve the terms and conditions of employment, protect our members contractual rights, provide high quality representation in the collective bargaining process, communicate effectively with the membership, achieve legislative gains, and to promote the overall welfare of our members.
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Convicted Murderer Attempts Escape at Marcy Correctional Facility
Officer Thwarts Inmate Scaling Fence Marcy, NY – A convicted murderer, serving a 25 years to life prison sentence, attempted to scale a perimeter fence at the medium security correctional facility before an officer acted quickly and stopped him. The incident occurred...
NYSCOPBA President responds to recent uptick of COVID-19 cases in state prisons
Union calls for suspension of inmate visits Albany, NY – NYSCOPBA is calling for the immediate suspension of inmate visitation at correctional facilities that have seen a recent uptick in positive COVID-19 cases among in the inmate population. Recently, Elmira...
Officer Attacked at Fishkill Correctional Facility
Fishkill , NY – An officer was treated at a local hospital after an inmate he was observing on a suicide watch attacked him when he went into his room to deliver his breakfast at the medium security correctional facility. Full Press Release
NYSCOPBA Statement on Wage Increase Deferral for Membership
Governor Delays Increase for the Third Time Since March NYSCOPBA has learned that Governor Cuomo has deferred the contractually required 2% wage increase for the third time since the COVID pandemic began in March. The raise, which was originally scheduled to occur in...
Officers Injured at Collins Correctional Facility
Collins, NY – Multiple officers were injured in September when inmates, who appeared to have been on drugs, struck officers who were attempting to investigate the incidents at the medium security correctional facility. Full Press Release
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NYS Special Olympics Torch Run
Members of Lakeview Correctional Facility ran in the NYS Special Olympics Torch Run to support the Special Olympians. Members ran three miles from Fredonia to Dunkirk. Lakeview CF has been running in the Torch Run for 10 Years! Great job Guys!
Northern Region Golf Tournament Raises $19,000 For Charity
Northern Region Golf Tournament Raises $19,000 For Charity North Country Honor Flight Receives Donation NYSCOPBA members from the Northern Region held their annual Northern Region Charity Golf Tournament to benefit North Country Honor Flight on Tuesday, September 2,...
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