Coba Newsletter 0996 (gh-02)

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COBA NEH'S

President 's Message (Continued from page 3)

precincts inN ew York. We must continue to reach out to educate the public and elected officials about who we are. what we arc and what We do. We need the financial wherewithal to fight privatization. to support elected officials who support us and, occasionally, to convey our message through paid media.

Put It In Writi ng The days of complaining

in locker rooms. mess halls and route buses are over. When your contractual rights have been violated, COBA executive board and delegate body can help. But before we can help you, you must help yourself. Complaints of harassment, violation of rules and regulation, jeopardized safety and health must be doc-

Following antl-privatlzation press con ference, Norman Seab rook talks with officials who participated. (l.-R) Seabrook, Assemblyman Olin Feldman, Correctlon Captain's Association President Peter Mcringolo, New York City Public Advocate l'vlarl\ G recn and Senator Catherine Abate.

umented by you. There are more [han 10,000 COBA members but only 59 delegates and 10 executive board members. The executive board members and delegate ' cannot be everywhere, but you can. You must be our eyes and ears in the j ails. If you fear retribution by a manager or supervisor, then submit it in writing anonymously. COBA dele-

gates and/or executive board members will investigate. J f the facts can be substantiated, we will correct the problem immediately. Document your problem and submit it to your delegate, If the problem isn't resolved mail it to your union or visit your union at 335 Broadway, New York. New York 10013 or call: 212-349-6800.

CORRECT/O.'V OFFICERS' BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATIO/V. I:Ve.

335 Broadway, Suire 51 S, New York, i\ew York 10013 " Pa t r o lli n g the Toughest Precincts in New York"

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