UNITED PROBATION OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WorkWell NYC is offering Covid-19 Testing exclusively for NYC Employees at various locations in each borough. An appointment is needed and walk-ins will not be accepted. See flyer below for testing sites
On 12/18/21, UPOA partnered with New York State Senator Chantel Jackson, The Boyer Lodge, and the Morrisania Association to put the smiles on so many children and their families face this past holiday season. UPOA also partnered with Queens Adult and Family Services at their gift-wrapping event.
As a result of the successful event, UPOA was presented with the NY State Assembly Citation in recognition for our community engagement and leadership.
We are sad to announce the passing of our Sister retired Probation Officer Dorothy Pritchett ( née Cooper) November 24 1931 - December 30 2021 . Let’s lift her family up in prayer.
Due to inclement weather predicted for Friday and the need to accommodate participation of Mrs. Pritchett’s Sorority members the date has changed.
**UPDATED INFORMATION **
Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Dorothy Pritchett
Friday, January 14, 2022
4:00 - 7:00 PM - Viewing
7:00 PM Homegoing Service
Join us in person or view online at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKw629ZZoRgxldMVcDUa5xw or www.janesumc.org
Interment, Cypress Hills Cemetery
Condolences may be sent to her daughter Danielle Pritchett, MD at:
841 Jefferson Avenue
Brooklyn , NY 11221
Continued blessings
Effective 12/29/21, DCAS issued an Updated Guidance for City Agencies on Leave Policy Applicable During the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). All members need to review the entire document and familiarize themselves with this current policy.
On Oct. 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced a change to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program rules for a limited time as a result of the COVID-19 national emergency. Throughout the pandemic, ED has provided a variety of benefits to borrowers.
Now, for a limited period of time, borrowers may receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify for PSLF. For more information click here.
To learn more about PSLF, click here
If you were not able to attend the Zoom General Membership Meeting on 11/30/21, you can watch the video. Please click here to watch the video.
There will be a Zoom General Membership Meeting on Tuesday November 30, 2021 at 4:30 pm. You should have received the log in information via the UPOA On the Move News blast. Please check your email or spam mail for the notification.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother and friend retired Probation Officer Kurt Rosen who was a dedicated officer. He was a committed UPOA delegate and trustee. Let us lift his family up in prayer
On 9/24/21 in NY Supreme Court before Honorable Judge Laurence Love Labor Unions filed a Memorandum of Law in Opposition to the Respondent’s Cross Motion to Dismiss Verified Petition. The petition states “Respondents obscure the tangible violations of constitutional due process rights and medical risks raised by Petitioners' members by costuming these harms as mere "speculation." Indeed, Respondents do not even address Petitioners' allegations concerning the unconstitutional violations of substantive due process rights to bodily integrity, personal autonomy, and refusal of unwanted medical treatment. Rather, Respondents attempt to obfuscate Petitioners' claims and CDC-supported evidence by suggesting that Petitioners tout pseudoscience. Such misrepresentation is inappropriate in any litigation - let alone a suit concerning the government mandated inoculation of tens of thousands City employees”. To read the full details click on the document link above.
