UPOA's Holiday Toy Distribution

Unfortunately this this year UPOA was unable to deliver toys to the children at Lincoln Hospital. Instead we partnered with Ms. Arline Blackwell and her team at Safe Horizon to donate toys and McDonald gift cards at one of their shelters. A special Thank you to SPO Sheila Carswell and SPO Kellie Harden for being Santa’s Helpers . Also thank you to PO Xavier Barnett and retired SPO Joanne for dropping by. Thank you to the members of UPOA for once again Making A Difference and a putting a smile on the faces of many children . Happy Holidays

Early Retirement Letters Mailed to Governor, Mayor and Other Public Officals

UPOA mailed letters to Governor Cuomo, Mayor De Blasio and other public officials to obtain their support in permitting NYCERS members to retire with additional pension credits or at age 55 with 25 years of service with no early age reduction. In addition, they were asked to support the Early Retirement Bill in Albany. Click here to read the entire letter

Probation Officer Deferral Deal

In The Chief, a 12/21/20 article reported that the unions representing Sanitation Department officers and Chiefs, as well as Probation Officers, have agreed to defer portions of back wages and/or benefit-fund contributions from the city in return for no-layoff clauses that will run at least through next April, Labor Commissioner Renee Campion disclosed Dec. 15. Click here to read the article

Our Fallen - Retired SPO Amy Ianora Was Called Home

Aunt Amy

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Retired Supervising Probation Officer Amy Ianora ( Aunt Amy) at the of 96 years young . Aunt Amy transitioned to glory on Friday December 11 2020 . She retired from the NYC Department of Probation in 1986 where her last assignment was Kings County Adult Supervision Services. She was the aunt of Retired BC Elisa Trillo. Aunt Amy will be remembered as a cheerful , fun loving person who was full of life. Our sincere condolences to the family .

Rest In Peace

Zoom General Membership Meeting For Active and Retired Members

On 12/7/20, UPOA held a Zoom General Membership meeting for their active and retired members. Several speakers presented information on ASO, Legal Services, Early Retirement Bill, EEOC Lawsuit and Possible Layoffs. Special guest Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams spoke to the members.If you missed part of the meeting or was not able to attend, watch the Zoom General Membership Meeting and below are the materials referenced in the video.

Click here to review the Powerpoint on Legal Services and Medicare Planning

Click here to review ASO Website Walk Through and ASO Website Member Screens

NYCERS Virtual Financial Seminar

If you recently attended or missed part or all of the NYCERS Virtual Seminar, the seminar material is available on the NYCERS website at www.nycers.org. For more information, members should refer to the instructions in the email letter NYCERS sent with the Zoom details.

Reminder - Zoom General Membership Meeting

Please be reminded that the Zoom General Membership Meeting will be held on Monday December 7, 2020 @ 4:30 PM. Login information was sent to members via the UPOA On The Move Newsletter and Retirees were sent letters with the information. Contact tanga@upoa.com if you did not receive the login information. If you have any questions, please send them prior to the meeting to unitedprobation@gmail.com and every effort will be made to answer your questions.

The Late Mayor David Dinkins is Called Home

Everyone at UPOA is deeply saddened by the passing of Mayor David Dinkins. Mayor Dinkins shared with us a deep commitment to justice, service and keeping New York City safe. As NYC's first Black Mayor, he helped pave a path that so many of us follow. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

President Powell Testifies Before the Civil Service and Labor Committee

On Friday, November 20, 2020, the Committee on Civil Service and Labor held a hearing virtually via Zoom-Webinar regarding Workplace Safety in the Covid-19 Era. Our President Dalvanie Powell testified before the Committee stating “When the city shut down in hopes to stop the spread of Covid -19, the members of the United Probation Officers Association never stopped working.” She further stated “We would like to see the City take active steps to reduce risks for our members.  Even the basics like providing PPE can go a long way.  Every life matters.  And every exposure matters and has a ripple effect.  Just making it a priority to value our work and pay attention to the impacts of the pandemic could go a long way…” To read the entire testimony click here.

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