IDC Calls for Increased Protections for Correction Officers
Members of the Independent Democratic Conference on Tuesday called for increased protections for corrections officers in light of mounting prison violence. "We're asking these men and women to do so much, but we're not backing them up with the resources that they need,"...
May 12, 2017
Unpaid Overtime April 2017
COBA has been made aware that several of our Members have not been paid their proper Overtime in this week's check. This issue appeared to have been resolved after an agreement was made between the Union and the County many months ago, but now has unfortunately occurred again...
April 21, 2017
COBA Addresses Legislature on Deplorable Conditions at the Nassau Jail
On Monday March 28th I addressed the County Legislature and gave them a written presentation describing the deplorable working conditions at the Nassau Jail...
March 29, 2017
C.O.B.A Election (2)Board of Delegate Positions
Term Ending 12/31/19 Person who receives the most votes, term will begin immediately. Person with the second most votes will take office July 1, 2017. Candidate order was selected by lottery by the Election Committee Candidates Kelly Mankowski Michelle Condell...
February 20, 2017
NIFA Wage Freeze Action in Federal Court
COBA appeared along with our Attorneys in Federal Court on Tuesday, Feb 14th, in Central Islip before Judge Leonard Wexler along with the Union Leadership and attorneys for all 3 Police Unions and the CSEA. Judge Wexler asked if any issues remain in the State Courts? He was advised that all court...
February 15, 2017
C.O.B.A Election: (2)Board of Delegate Positions
Term Ending 12/31/19 Person who receives the most votes, term will begin immediately. Person with the second most votes will take office July 1, 2017...
January 27, 2017
NIFA Update
A message from Brian Sullivan, President Be advised that COBA's petition along with those of the other county unions on the NIFA case has been submitted to the Federal Court. On Friday December 30th, all briefs were submitted to Hon. Judge Wexler in the Federal Court...
January 3, 2017
NYS Court of Appeals Rejects COBA's Motion to Appeal Wage Freeze Lawsuit
A Message from Brian Sullivan, President COBA has been notified that the NYS Court of Appeals has rejected COBA's motion to further Appeal the Wage Freeze Lawsuit. The written decision has not been issued as yet so the reasoning for the denial is unknown at this time. This...
December 26, 2016
Help fellow Retired C/O John Sheil & Family this Holiday Season!
The Daughter and Grandson of retired Nassau County NY Correction Officer John Sheil (wife Wilma) of South Carolina are in temporary housing due to a fire that destroyed their home. They barely escaped with their lives and lost everything but the clothes on their backs. The...
December 15, 2016
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