Message from Brian Sullivan, President Late yesterday, COBA was made aware that United States District Court Judge Leonard Wexler, who is presiding over our NIFA Lawsuit passed away at the age of 93. COBA and Nassau's other Unions had recently been notified that Judge Wexler...

April 2, 2018

March 10th, 2018 Dear COBA Members; Last Fall, COBA and all other Nassau County Unions entered into an agreement with the county regarding our longevity pay. The signed agreements re-affirm that effective January 1, 2018 and going forward, all COBA members who are eligible to...

March 10, 2018

Once again a Jail Nurse (this time employed by NUMC) was caught smuggling drugs into an inmate at the Nassau County Correctional Facility. A complete embarrassment to her profession, she was criminally charged with Official Misconduct and Conspiracy. Congratulations go out to our...

March 5, 2018

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February 2, 2018

On Thursday Jan. 18th COBA's Executive Board stood proudly with our brother and sister Correction Officers in New York City at their "Rally for Safer Jails" on the steps of City Hall in lower Manhattan. The Rally was organized by NYC-COBA, The Correction Captains Association and the...

January 20, 2018

Message from 4th Vice President Dennis Maurus - Recently, we received from an arbitrator a great win for our membership! As you know, under the NIFA Agreement, those receiving section 207-c and Workers' Compensation benefits are entitled to two hours for doctor's appointments...

January 17, 2018

Good News, Please Read to the End. On October 17, 2017, the New York State Commission of Correction (SCOC) filed with the State, a Notice of Proposed Changes to State Minimum Standards. These changes would effect Disciplinary Confinement of Inmates and any deprivation of privileges. ...

January 4, 2018

Effective January 1, 2018 The Basic Life Insurance coverage that is provided at no cost to all COBA Members will increase from $10,000 to $15,000. The Basic Life Insurance coverage for the Spouse of a COBA Member will also increase from $10,000 to $15,000. The Basic Dependant coverage for a child...

January 2, 2018

Earlier today, December 28th, Correction Captain Vera Fludd was appointed to the position of Undersheriff of the Nassau County Sheriffs Department. I had the pleasure of witnessing Sheriff Sposato swear her in with the Oath of Office. It is anticipated that at midnight on January 1st, 2018, U...

January 2, 2018

Dear Friends, I am very happy to report that yesterday the Workers' Compensation Board voted to adopt the version of the SLU Guidelines that it had proposed on November 22, 2017 . This not only ensures that injured workers will receive just compensation for their work related...

December 29, 2017