Correction Officers' Benevolent Association

The Correction Officers' Benevolent Association is the second largest trade union for law enforcement in New York. COBA is also the largest municipal jail union in the United States. It represents corrections staff within the New York City Department of Correction run by the New York City Department of Correction. It has a membership of 9000.

Noteworthy Decisions

COBA was able to get personal protection equipment for their officers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Criticized NYC Government for their reaction to COVID 19
Fought to Bar Visitors to Rikers Island during COVID 19.
President Benny Boscio, fought to maintain Solitary Confinement and keep Rikers Island Open as a jail.
COBA endorsed Barack Obama for President in 2008.
Pushed through the "Feces Bill" which made it a felony to throw feces at a Corrections Officer.
Key in getting corrections officers attaining parity with the NYPD and the FDNY in pay and benefits.

Benny Boscio Jr.
Elias Husamudeen
Norman Seabrook
Stanley Israel
Phil Seelig
Donald J Cranston
Harold Brown
Congressman Leo Zeferetti
John A. Martine
Stephen Hartigan