Let's Celebrate - UPOA Health and Wellness - Toy Drive Event

On Saturday December 3, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM UPOA will be hosting a Health and Wellness Event for all Active and Retired Members only. We will also have a Toy Drive and ask that all participants donate an unwrapped toy or book. All donations will be distributed to our Probation clients and their children (Details about the toy and book giveaway will be announced at a later date). We will have several vendors, music, food and refreshments. Click on this link to register for the event as we need to know the number of people attending. Click here to print the flyer. Let’s Celebrate!!!

Guidance for City Agencies Regarding the 2022 Outbreak of Orthopoxyvirus/Monkeypox

DCAS has issued a leave policy with respect to City employees to mitigate the risk of the spread of Monkeypox in the workplace effective August 9, 2022. Please review the leave policy for Monkeypox in its entirety and govern yourselves accordingly. Thank you

President Powell to Testify Before City Council on Pay Equity

On September 22, 2022 @ 1:00 PM in the Committee Room at City Hall, President Powell will appear before the City Council to testify on Pay Equity in the Municipal Workforce. Let’s show our support and solidarity by attending the hearing.

Join UPOA for the 53rd African American Day Parade 2022

UPOA will be marching in the 53rd NYC African American Day Parade on Sunday September 18, 2022. Click here to Register for the event . Please wear your African Day Parade T-shirt if you purchased one. If not, wear your blue and gold Probation Matters T-shirt distributed by UPOA. We will meet at 12 noon on the Westside of 111th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. It is our time to be seen and heard so join us and show solidarity for UPOA and all labor unions. Unified We Are Stronger And A Force to be Reckoned With Because We Matter!!!

UPOA IS Back Outside - JOIN US AT THE LABOR DAY PARADE

UPOA has returned to participating in outside activities. On May 22, 2022, UPOA kicked off its outdoor activity with marching in the Israeli Day Parade. On 6/12/2022, UPOA marched in the 65th National Puerto Rican Day Parade and on June 15, 2022 UPOA showed up and showed out at the DC37 Contract Now Rally.

We have now honored to walk with Attorney General Letitia James in the Labor Day Parade on Saturday September 10, 2022. We need to show up with our Probation Matters t-shirts and march proudly for all to see and take notice. Please click on the link to register and obtain details for the 2022 NYC Labor Day Parade

Congratulations To SPO Gail Sealey - St John's University Citation for Essential Service

St John’s University awarded SPO Gail Sealey a Citation for Essential Service Award in June 2022. She was featured in their press read all about it https://www.stjohns.edu/about/news/2022-06-30/st-johns-university-honors-new-york-city-probation-officer . Congrats SPO Sealey for work and dedication.

Leave Guidance and FAQs Regarding 2022 Outbreak of Orthopoxvirus (MPV)

DCAS has issued a City leave policy effective 8-9-22 with respect to City employees to mitigate the risk of the spread of Orthopoxvirus/MPV in the workplace. Please review the documents MPV Leave Guidance 8-9-22 and MPV Leave Policy FAQs, in its entirety.

Third Set of Free Covid Test - Act Quickly

Third set of FREE COVID tests. This time you get 8 for free.

http://covidtest.gov. This is the only week you can order free test again. Stay safe!

Zoom General Membership Meeting 6-29-22 Video is Now Available

There was a Zoom General Membership Meeting on Wednesday 6/29/22 and NYC Council Member (and District 10 Congressional Candidate) Carlina Rivera addressed the membership on her platform as well as provided suggestions on how UPOA can accomplish some of our goals on improving salaries and other issues affecting our members. If you were not able to attend the meeting, click here to watch the video.