Management asked the PSCOA if we would entertain a side letter to make the wearing of the vests optional because they are looking into buying a vest for every DOC employee and currently our contract says that if they provide us a vest the vest must be worn. That side letter has not been signed …
Main Office Update I hope everyone is well. We wanted to give everyone an update on some things that are being worked on at the main office.. Reminder: The contract survey will be mailed 07/31/19. You should receive this survey within three to five days. Please take the time to fill out the survey so …
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association (PSCOA) has called on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to hold hearings and investigate a growing number of murders being committed by former state prison inmates released on parole. Last year alone, parolees committed 93 murders, according to a recent story by the Associated Press. “Recent murder cases …
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Six homicides allegedly committed by five Pennsylvania parolees over the past two months, including the slayings of two children and a Pittsburgh police officer, have struck a chord in the ranks of law enforcement and the state’s prisons agency. Calling the crimes “horrendous,†state Secretary of Corrections John Wetzel told The …
To All, Recently we have had a few openings in the business agent position at PSCOA. We are going to conduct a vetting process for this position which will include a minimum standard, a resume and an interview process. You must pass each step to get invited to an interview by the state executive board. …
I am sure that many members are wondering what has transpired since the election. We just wanted to touch base with everyone and give them an update of happenings at the PSCOA main office. – All elected Executive Officers took the oath of office July 1st. – We have begun the task of reviewing all …