UNITED PROBATION OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan provides New York families with a tax-advantaged way to save for college, and allows City employees to save for college through easy payroll deductions. You may contribute as little as $15 or as much as you want for each investment option for an account per pay period. You may add, change, or stop your payroll deductions at any time. Click here to learn more
Dalvanie K Powell - UPOA President
On November 10, 2020, UPOA President Powell was featured in Queens Daily Eagle addressing the presidential election where she writes “No matter who is president, we must commit to equality, freedom and justice”. She further comments “It is up to all of us to set an example, to wield what we preach every day to those in our care. That is to stay informed, to listen to one another, and to respect all voices.” You can read the full piece here: https://queenseagle.com/all/no-matter-who-is-president-we-must-commit-to-equality-freedom-and-justice
With a saddened heart, I announce the loss of former Probation Officer Mr. Albert Jones on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at 98 years young. Truly a pioneer, Mr. Jones started with the New York City Department of Probation on October 1 of 1948, and retired from the Bronx division on July 16, 1986, after working for over 37 years. Albert is survived by his step-daughters Gay Zacerous (life partner of Branch Chief George Goodmon) and Sunni Gilliam ( Daughters of former Probation Officer Shirley Gilliam - now deceased) daughter, Denise Jones. They previously worked with the NYC Housing Court. Please find below the details for Mr. Jones' service, and where you can send your condolences:
Memorial Services for Mr. Albert Jones
October 14, 2020
Benta's Funeral Home 630 St. Nicholas Ave. New York, NY 10030
Viewing: 11:30-12:30
Funeral service is limited to family and close friends due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Condolences can be sent to:
Denise Jones 10 East 138th Street Apt. 2C New York, NY 10037
Gay Zacerous (Sunni) 5 Mersereau Avenue Staten Island NY 10303
NYCERS will be hosting its’ final quarterly Comprehensive Pre-Retirement Planning Seminar (CP-RPS) for 2020 on Tuesday December 8, 2020. The event will be held via Zoom Video Conferencing, from 9:00 am to 12:45 pm. Representatives from the City’s Office of Labor Relations (Deferred Compensation and Health Insurance Plans) and the Social Security Administration will be collaborating with NYCERS to offer this event.
This seminar is designed specifically for the following members:
i) Tier 4 members enrolled in the 62/5, 55/25, and 57/5 plans who are currently eligible to retire, or who are within two (2) years of the age and service retirement requirements of their specific plan, and
ii) Tier 6 members enrolled in the Basic 63/10 Plan who are currently eligible to retire (age 63 with 10 or more years of credited service). Credited service includes membership and buy-back service.
Please email zmelendez@probation.nyc.gov if you are interested in the attending the seminar. NCYERS will review their records and confirm your eligibility to participate. You will receive information by December 1, 2020 if you have been selected to attend.
If you were not able to attend the General Membership Meetingon Tuesday 9-29-20 or attended but missed part of the presentation, here is the video of the meeting. We apologize that a short part of the beginning of the meeting was not captured.
An early retirement bill (S-8599) is being considered in Albany. At present, the Bill would offer a 55/25 retirement incentive to offset the financial crisis the City is encountering and to save jobs. There has not been any movement yet, as the legislature is not planning to resume its work until after the November 3 General Election. Click here to view S-8599, but understand it is subject to change.
The Fall 2020 Annual Health Benefits Program Transfer Period begins October 1, 2020 and ends October 30, 2020. Health plan changes requested during the Transfer Period will be effective January 1, 2021 and the new payroll deduction, if applicable, will begin with your first full paycheck in January 2021. Employees who do not wish to make any changes to their current health plan do not need to do anything during the Transfer Period. Click here to learn more.
Hello Members October is Breast Cancer Awareness and UPOA is participating in the Making Strides For Breast Cancer. This year due to Covid Making Strides has coordinated several virtual activities throughout the month of October for each borough. Click here for Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, SI. Join your borough UPOA Making Strides team and participate in the various activities. In addition, UPOA is raising funds for Making Strides by selling pink UPOA shield lapel PINS, Pink DOP uniform patches (Officers only) and black with pink butterfly (matches the black baseball jerseys we sold last year). Click here for flyer with prices and contact persons. Let’s show our charitable and giving nature.
There will be a Zoom Membership Meeting on Tuesday September 29, 2020 @ 5:00 PM. Click here for details. If you have any questions please email them prior to the meeting to unitedprobation@gmail.com. Every effort will be made to answer all questions.
UPOA apologizes for the delay of benefit claims as they are revamping the benefit system. Join the Zoom General Membership meeting on Tuesday 9/29/20 @ 5:00 PM to learn more.