President's Message

Update on OCA's Refusal to Negotiate

Update on OCA's Refusal to Negotiate

Today, COBANC filed an Improper Practice Charge (IP) with the Public Employment Relations Board(PERB)...

President's Message
Sep 2, 2021
Update on Mandatory Testing and Vaccinations

Update on Mandatory Testing and Vaccinations

An update on Mandatory Testing and Vaccinations

President's Message
Aug 26, 2021
Mandatory COVID Testing for Unvaccinated State Employees

Mandatory COVID Testing for Unvaccinated State Employees

The recent mandate from Governor Cuomo requires weekly COVID testing of all unvaccinated state workers.

President's Message
Jul 29, 2021
Social Status for Mask Policy

Social Status for Mask Policy

When Judge DiFiore refers to us as her “Court Family”, just exactly what does she mean? Would anyone treat their mother, father, sister, brother, or child this way?

President's Message
Jul 15, 2021
Thoughts As We Celebrate Our Countries Independence

Thoughts As We Celebrate Our Countries Independence

As we prepare to celebrate this Independence Day with barbeques, fireworks, friends and loved ones, let us reflect on why we are doing so...

President's Message
Jul 2, 2021
Message from the President

Message from the President

The upcoming week will be a challenge for all of us...

President's Message
May 21, 2021
COBANC Files Against CSEA

COBANC Files Against CSEA

COBANC files PERB action against the NYS Unified Court System for unit clarification and placement. We are challenging that, titles in CSEA judicial in Nassau County should be COBANC ‘s.

President's Message
May 18, 2021
As the courts prepare to bring everyone back to work at a 100% capacity...

As the courts prepare to bring everyone back to work at a 100% capacity...

As the courts prepare to bring everyone back to work at a 100% capacity...

President's Message
Apr 28, 2021
A Look-Back at COVID

A Look-Back at COVID

As we reach the one-year anniversary of this horrific pandemic, we must reflect...

President's Message
Mar 16, 2021
2% Raise Deferred - Again

2% Raise Deferred - Again

OCA has opted to continue to defer our raise...

President's Message
Feb 26, 2021
Who is Running the Courts?

Who is Running the Courts?

These past months have been crazy, to say the least. ..

President's Message
Feb 12, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccinations

COVID-19 Vaccinations

As you may be aware, Court Officers and sworn Peace Officers are now included in Phase 1B and are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine which begins today January 11, 2021...

President's Message
Jan 12, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

As we look forward to this Thanksgiving and spending it with family and friends, and the Governor watching, we must reflect on the past nine months...

President's Message
Dec 25, 2020