LEEBA President Charged with Scamming Members

As per the Daily News article dated 7/13/20, the president of LEEBA raided members’ retirement funds to pay for a second home, travel and a car, federal prosecutors charged Monday.

“Kenneth Wynder Jr., the president of the Law Enforcement Employees Benevolent Association, was charged with running the fraud scheme since 2014. Authorities said he made more than $500,000 bogus transfer out of retirement accounts, wiping out the entire balance for some members. The union represents members of the city’s Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Sanitation and Department of Transportation”.

This could have been us had members sided with FEDOP and their collaboration with LEEBA.

General Membership Meeting 7-8-20

In order to ensure the safety of our members and reduce possible transmission of Covid - 19 via a large gathering, UPOA held its first General Membership Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday 7/8/20. We acknowledge having technical difficulties and we are sorry for any inconvenience. We had 90 attendees - please watch the video for all information presented at the meeting. If you have any questions, feel free to send them to upoa.com and your question will be answered to the best of our abilities and as timely as possible.

Our Beloved Retired PO Elizabeth Wigfall Has Gone Home

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Retired Probation Officer Elizabeth Wigfall on July 3 2020. She was a dedicated and committed Probation Officer who the loved working with children in family court services and committed member of UPOA.Our hearts go out to her family in their time of lost 

Fed Up with FEDOP ?

Keep the A-team and reject the complainers and do-nothings. In this critical time, do not sign decertification cards. Stand in solidarity with the UPOA.

UPOA Mailing 2020

UPOA has mailed members vital information, but if you have not received it you can download and print it.

Zoom General Membership Meeting

Attention all members there will be a Zoom General Membership Meeting on Wednesday 7/8/20 at 5:30 PM - Agenda TBA

Union Update - Facts on FEDOP

In an earlier posting, members were informed that FEDOP was attempting to decertify UPOA for a second time. Please take a moment to review Facts on FEDOP and their accusations.

Probation Officer Exam Postponed

The New York City Department of Administrative Services (DCAS) has advised that the July 10, 2020 civil service examination for Probation Officer is being postponed due to COVID-19.  As of now, DCAS have not rescheduled any exams and are not administering any exams.   DCAS is awaiting offices reopening for business and will then begin to reschedule exams after that has occurred.  Additionally, the civil service Promotion examination for Supervising Probation Officer will be a priority for rescheduling once DCAS open and then later exams will follow. Lastly, DCAS will provide more information as the City reopens and are able to ensure the safety and health of their employees and customers.  

Celebrating Juneteenth

Nothing can stop us or hold us down. On Friday June 19, 2020, President Dalvanie Powell and Jennifer Rogers Secretary was out in the community celebrating Juneteenth with the Speaker Carl Hastings, Bronx Borough President Rubin Diaz, NY State Senator Jamaal Bailey , Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark and City Councilman Andy King Of the Bronx .

Probation is a Blessing