Hurricane Deployments Showcase Duty, Commitment and Pride
Thursday, September 01, 2011September 1: It has been a long time since New Yorker’s have dealt with the aftermath of a natural disaster of the magnitude Tropical Storm Irene. And, while meteorologists may grade Hurricanes and based wind speed, what we experienced on Saturday and Sunday and tore across South Eastern New York left no doubt we were dealing with was an extraordinary storm. Equally extraordinary was the response to duty and community. Read More
Real Time Action Update for 8/19/11
Friday, August 19, 2011August 19, 2011: The Police Benevolent Association of New York State (PBA of New York State) today was certified to represent the collective bargaining interests of law enforcement officers working as members of the University, Park, Environmental Conservation Police; and as Forest Rangers by the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). Read More
PBA of New York State to Represent Agency Law Enforcement Officers
Friday, August 19, 2011Seeks Immediate Opportunity to Begin Negotiating with State Officials; Assembles Top Team to Handle Communications, Government Relations, and Legal Affairs Read More
Real Time Action Update for 8/7/11
Sunday, August 07, 2011August 7, 2011: We are making progress, however, the process to being designated as the new union representing ALES members across the state is one that has numerous steps and details. The good news is that the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) has scheduled a meeting during which it is anticipated that the PBA of New York State will be certified. The bad news it is still several weeks away – August 19. Read More
Real Time Action Update for 7/29/11
Friday, July 29, 2011July 29, 2011: This week, the dog days of summer were certainly apparent all across New York State with heat, humidity and large crowds being the norm. Read More
Real Time Action Update for 7/22/11
Friday, July 22, 2011One week ago, we were preparing for the distribution of the Official Ballot from the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), however by the time the evening was over, it appeared that the PBA of New York State had won by Technical Knock-Out. The challenge was determining what exactly that meant. Read More
Real-Time Action Update for 7/19/11
Tuesday, July 19, 2011July 19, 2011: The following will update members of the Agency Law Enforcement Services (ALES) unit regarding the status of the election being conducted by the New York State Public Employment Relations Board. Read More
Real-Time Action Update for 7/15/11
Friday, July 15, 2011July 15, 2011: First a few random thoughts about the recently concluded cross state tour… First, thank you for participating. You welcomed us to your communities, underscored your concerns; and reinforced the notion that a union run by members, can deliver for its members. Read More
Important ALES Election Update for 7/15/11
Friday, July 15, 2011July 15, 2011: Late this afternoon, officials with New York State Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) notified the Police Benevolent Association of New York State (PBA of New York State), that it was in receipt of correspondence from the New York State Law Enforcement Officer Union, Council 82, advising that after careful consideration, it was disclaiming and relinquishing its representation interest in the Agency Law Enforcement Services (ALES) unit. View this letter here. Read More
PBA of NYS Calls for Supplemental Staffing to Manage Seasonal Crowds
Wednesday, July 13, 2011Criticizes Council 82 for Failing to Effectively Advocate for ALES Officers.
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