PA State Corrections Officers Assoc.

Our sixth annual golf tournament will be held on August 29th, 2012 at the Blue Ridge Country Club in Harrisburg. This year the tournament will benefit the Bobby Wilt Foundation to raise funds to help members of our bargaining unit in times of serious need. Registration starts at 8 am and tee off is 9 am. Lunch and Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by August 1st. Click HERE for the registration form.

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Former President McNany and Business Agent colluded to give Hood a questionable one-time payment. Their relationship was not at arm’s length and infected the whole process Click here to read

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In review of the interest arbitration award, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has affirmed the decision of the panel majority in relation to the optional wearing of vests and health care benefits. See the award link below. PSCOA Act 195 Commonwealth Opinion and Order

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Remember to complete this year’s Health Risk Assessment In March, you will be receiving a postcard at your home from the PEBTF office reminding you to take the Health Risk Assessment in order to qualify for the 1.5% waiver of premium. Taking the assessment will save you 1.5% of your salary! Remember, both you and your spouse/domestic partner (if you cover them on your plan) must take the Health Assessment to qualify for the savings. The window of opportunity to take the Assessment is from April 2nd through April 23rd. If the Assessment isn’t received by April 23rd, you will lose out....

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Corrections USA (CUSA) accepts nominations annually for Corrections USA Medal of Valor.  Nominations are made from across the United States.  Tonight at the 2012 CUSA Conference and Awards Dinner, Professional Public Corrections Officers and Staff will be awarded The Medal of Valor.   Pennsylvania State Correctional Officer Randy Twigg  SCI Pine Grove  Indiana, PA On December 4, 2011, Officer Randy Twigg was at his home in Clymer, PA when his neighbor came over and asked Officer Twigg if he knew CPR. The neighbor's brother was next door.  He was unconscious, had no pulse and wasn't...

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Retirement Planning Services Are you ready to retire? Do you know if you can? We are excited to announce our partnership with a leading financial advisory services firm, providing retirement advice available to all PSCOA members and their families across the commonwealth. Members can learn what to do with a SERS lump sum payout, income planning, or other general questions. Learn solutions designed to preserve your family’s hard earned retirement savings while striving to provide needed income. Take charge of your financial future and see how a skilled finance professional can help you. To learn...

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Click the link below to see the bid post award on implementation by arbitrator Colflesh.   GO TO AWARD   This can also be found under RESOURCES - Legal Links.

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A NEW BENEFIT FOR PSCOA MEMBERS: We’re continually looking for new and innovative programs that we can add to your membership benefit package. That’s why we’re excited to announce a new voluntary benefit that doesn’t cost you anything but can actually give you a tax-free raise. We’ve selected a leading e-commerce company to build an online shopping portal for us that we’re offering exclusively to PSCOA members. What makes this shopping portal special is that you can earn cash back on your shopping. That’s cash paid directly to you.  CASH BACK SHOPPING: Thousands of leading...

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A letter from President Pinto to Governor Corbett regarding the dangers of privatization: "Dear Gov. Corbett: First, let me congratulate you on a job well done thus far as governor. Pennsylvania appreciates your leadership and hard work, as well as your commitment to keeping our communities safe. We also want to thank you for your commitment to not privatize corrections operations within state government." (Read Full Letter)

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The Pay Scales just arrived. Login to the website go to Resources, select the Current Contract page.

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