Retreat Closure Everyone knew that the writing was on the wall. We all heard the “Hot Mic” moment from Secretary Wetzel at the Retreat hearing. With all of that said, it’s still hard to let go of hope. Today the official announcement was made by the Governor’s Office that SCI Retreat will be closing. We …
Attendance at this meeting is crucial. The more members that come and participate the better. It means something when the mass numbers of members show in force. This is your opportunity to tell your story and convey to the Representative the environment that you are working in. Representative Pam Snyder, Senator Stefano and Senator Bartolotta …
Main Office Update November/December Once again it is time to let the members know of the progress and doings at the Main Office.Legislative Update– We have recently been very successful on the legislative front. On December 18th the following bills came out of committee for consideration in the Senate.HB 44 (Snyder) Gives Corrections Officers the opportunity to submit …
December 17, 2019 RE: Expressing Milk at the Workplace It is our responsibility as an agency to provide reasonable accommodations for employees to express breast milk at the workplace. Effective immediately, the following accommodations shall be made at all facilities for a nursing mother who is an employee and needs to express milk: Designate a …
The 2020-2021 PSCOA Scholarship application packet is now available for download: PSCOA Scholarship Program
Once again it is time to let the members know of the progress and doings at the Main Office. Legislative Update -10/16/19 John Eckenrode, members of SCI Pine Grove and a retired employee from Torrence State Hospital met with Representative Jim Struzzi. We discussed several issues to include a mandatory sentencing law that would require …