{"id":62011,"date":"2025-02-20T16:32:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T21:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=62011"},"modified":"2025-02-20T16:32:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T21:32:28","slug":"nys-mediator-retained-in-ongoing-labor-dispute-between-nys-and-nyscopba-members-mediation-sessions-scheduled-for-next-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/02\/20\/nys-mediator-retained-in-ongoing-labor-dispute-between-nys-and-nyscopba-members-mediation-sessions-scheduled-for-next-week\/","title":{"rendered":"NYS\/Mediator retained in ongoing labor dispute between NYS and NYSCOPBA members, mediation sessions scheduled for next week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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View from outside Attica Correctional Facility on Thursday<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statement from Mediator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On February 19, 2025, I was contacted by representatives from Governor Kathy Hochul\u2019s office and
representatives from the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association
(\u201cNYSCOPBA\u201d). The parties requested my and my team\u2019s immediate involvement as an independent mediator to quickly and equitably resolve the strike at numerous Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (\u201cDOCCS\u201d) facilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon meeting with the parties via Zoom yesterday afternoon, I agreed to help and to do so
quickly.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To this end, as my colleagues and I enter this dispute, I am mindful of the February 19, 2025, Order of State Supreme Court Judge Dennis Ward and the underlying safety concerns raised by the present situation. I am concerned this process to facilitate a meaningful resolution of the Union\u2019s issues may be frustrated by disregarding the Court\u2019s Order.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have determined it is in the parties\u2019 best interests to set an aggressive mediation schedule to discuss numerous outstanding issues fueling the strike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The parties will conduct an introductory informational session this week via Zoom to present an overview of initial positions and issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three days of mediation shall be conducted on February 25, 26, and 27, 2025. Additional days shall be scheduled as needed.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following mediation teams shall attend:
NYSCOPBA:
(1) President Chris Summers
(2) Executive Vice President Matt Keough
(3) William P. Golderman (counsel)
(4) Gregory T. Myers (counsel)
(5) Keith R. Jacques (counsel)
The State of New York:
(1) Office of Employee Relations Director Michael Volforte
(2) DOCCS Commissioner Daniel Martuscello
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am confident this mediation process can help the parties open a constructive dialogue to move towards resolution of their differences. I look forward to working with both teams to ensure a fair and thoughtful discussion of their concerns takes place.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Martin F. Scheinman, Esq.
Mediator
Scheinman Arbitration and Mediation Services<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

View from outside Attica Correctional Facility on Thursday Statement from Mediator On February 19, 2025, I was contacted by representatives from Governor Kathy Hochul\u2019s office andrepresentatives from the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association(\u201cNYSCOPBA\u201d). The parties requested my and my team\u2019s immediate involvement as an independent mediator \u2026<\/p>\n

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