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NEW YORK MEMBERS -Important *Power of Attorney Information* If you are unable to act due to a serious health condition, it is extremely important that your spouse, significant other or dependent has access to your completed Power of Attorney form to act on your behalf related to the retirement system.

You should advise the individual designated to contact UPSEU immediately if you become or they believe you may become incapacitated as it will potentially impact pension rights afforded to them.

This would in no way impact any decision if you become capable of acting on your own behalf and for you to reverse any decision made. Again, it is extremely important that your loved ones have access to your executed Power of Attorney. You do not submit to anyone. It is retained with your important papers.

ONLINE New York Public Employee Retirement System Special Durable Power of Attorney form

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What's New at UPSEU

UPSEU Member and Fairfield Detective Honored by The Center for Family Justic

The Center for Family Justice recently honored a Fairfield Police Detective for her service to the nonprofit which provides crisis and supportive services to victims of domestic and sexual violence in six local communities.

Detective Kerry Dalling, a 24-year veteran of the Fairfield Police Department, was named CFJ's 2021 "Partner of the Year" at its Annual Meeting held on June 30 at Wolfe Parke in Monroe. Read the full story here

'Hero' high school security guard saves man trapped under moving car in Stamford

STAMFORD — Keith Rosedom was sitting in his car in the Westhill High School back parking lot monitoring a pair of athletic games when he sprang into action.

The 31-year-old security worker at the district’s biggest school noticed something curious out of the corner of his eye: a car moving in reverse and a man standing next to it trying to stop the vehicle.

Nelson Cannon is the newest member of the Hamden Board of Education Supervisors bargaining unit in Connecticut. Mr. Cannon worked as a Junior Desktop Support Specialist, a non-union position, for a couple years and then approached UPSEU seeking to have his position included in the bargaining unit. Read More...

Blessed are the givers:' Shelton school nurses recognized for efforts during COVID

Article by Brian Gioiele, May 30, 2021, in the Shelton Herald SHELTON — The city’s school nurses’ dedication and professionalism during the pandemic was formally acknowledged this past week by the city and district. The nurses themselves recalled the toll the past year has taken on them. Read More...

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UPSEU is committed to being the preeminent organization representing public sector employees by providing professional, on-site representation, superior negotiations, and adherence to democratic principles which maintain the integrity of the union for the benefit of our members and their families.