Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the ratification of a
three-year labor agreement with the New York State Correctional Officers &
Police Benevolent Association, which includes more than 17,000 members of the
Security Services bargaining unit in titles such as correction officer,
correction sergeant, and secure hospital treatment assistant. The agreement,
which runs until March 31, 2026, won the approval of 73 percent of NYCOPBA
member who cast ballots.
“This labor agreement will help to ensure that the brave
members of the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent
Association are fairly compensated for their tremendous contributions to our
state,” Governor Hochul said. “I thank NYSCOPBA’s executive assembly for their
partnership throughout negotiations and its membership for their hard work and
dedication to keeping New Yorkers safe.”
The ratified contract includes raises in each year of the
agreement consistent with other recently negotiated agreements. In addition,
the contract includes other increases in compensation such as a lump sum bonus
and up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave. The contract also includes
changes in the health insurance program that will encourage in-network employee
utilization and help control health insurance costs.
New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent
Association President Chris Summers said, “Since taking office, on more than
one occasion, Governor Hochul has publicly praised our members for their
dedication and hard work, day in and day out, despite very difficult and
dangerous working conditions. Our members never had the option to work from
home as many others did. The Governor’s Office and NYSCOPBA have recognized
that working together now, and in the future, will help to resolve issues that
our members are facing daily.”
