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• LEGISLATIVE MEETING
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• VALENTINE'S DAY
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Michelle Driscoll
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Jodi Cox
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	BRESLIN'S SPEECH MARCH 14, 2011
	PEF PRESS RELEASE 12-28-11

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 5:15PM PEF Public Relations Dept.

The probation officers have been working without a contract since January 1, 2009, and turned up the heat on Albany County legislators during this past summer by holding protests and encouraging legislators to negotiate a fair and equitable contract.

The result is a pact that includes a 3 percent raise for 2009 with limited retroactivity, zero raises for 2010 through 2012, and a 2 percent salary increase in 2013. Members will also receive a $1,200 one-time payment, now due since the members voted to ratify the deal.

A significant safety issue was also addressed in the new pact. The contract directs that safety equipment will be replaced on or before it reaches its expiration date. Probation officers have said in the past, items such as bullet proof vests and mace would remain in use past expiration dates.

"We are glad to see this addition to the contract," said Assistant Council Leader Nicole Yaggle. "Our members risk their lives to keep Albany's citizens safe by monitoring and enforcing conditions of release for thousands of offenders. Now we can do our job with proper safety protection."

We are 101 PEF 502 Union Members of the Albany County Probation Department. We are comprised of Probation Assistants, Probation Officer Trainees, Probation Officers, Senior Probation Officers and Probation Supervisors.

Since 1841, the practice of probation and parole has played a vital role in our justice system. These professionals are a critical part of the public safety system.

Today in America, there are over 5 million adults on community supervision and most of these individuals are monitored by probation and parole officers. Monitoring may take the form of home contacts, drug testing, making sure the offender attends counseling sessions and helping offenders to find suitable housing and employment. Many officers also supervise offenders using electronic monitoring equipment which requires expert knowledge of newer technologies.

Community corrections has also been affected by the downturn in the economy. Budget shortfalls mean that probation and parole professionals must be creative in finding solutions to making sure those they supervise have the support needed to find jobs, housing and treatment. By collaborating with community leaders and volunteering their own time off work, many officers are making a difference while faced with expanding caseloads, additional responsibilities and work furloughs.

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...or if there is anything that a member is concerned about. Please remember Labor Management is the 2nd Wednesday of every month. All issue need to be brought to our attention a week prior to the meeting as an agenda needs to be presented to Bill Connors prior to the actual meeting.

~~PEF Press Release 12-28-11, ratified contract

~~For County Executive Mike Breslin's speech given Monday March 14, 2011 at the State of the County at the Albany County Legislative Meeting