The union that represents New York state correctional officers will be taking legal action against the state over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. In an internal memo obtained exclusively by Spectrum ...

NYSCOPBA also criticized Martuscello's plan to grant early release to inmates amid a severe staffing shortage. To be eligible, inmates must be within 15 to 110 days of their release date.

NYSCOPBA wants to meet with DOCCS about understaffing, early releases, and unsafe working conditions that have continued after an unsanctioned strike among correction officers.

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NYSCOPBA said it’s also working to file an improper practice charge and injunction against DOCCS and Martuscello after the offer. According to NYSCOPBA, additional lawsuits are planned.

In a letter addressed to its members on Saturday, the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) said recent negotiations with the New York State Department ...

NYSCOPBA indicated it was not adequately involved in developing the current agreement, which was not negotiated with them as the legally recognized entity for such discussions.

NYSCOPBA was not appropriately engaged in the development of the currently circulating agreement. This agreement was not negotiated with NYSCOPBA—the legally recognized entity through which all ...

According to DOCCS, NYSCOPBA refused to sign an MOU on Thursday, but the deal is being offered directly to striking officers who return to work on Friday, March 7.

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Yes, we have,” said Matt Keough, Executive Vice President of NYSCOPBA. “Have we acted in a standard that they believe that we should be upholding? No, we don't.