| |
Good News! I’m proud to
announce that as of January 2009, the North Carolina Correctional
Chapter of the NCPBA along with other state LEO agencies are officially
set for payroll deduction within the Beacon/Payroll system. Now before
you start saying harsh and other unspeakable comments about Beacon; hear
me out. The North Carolina PBA has been working extremely hard and
diligently to make this event actual. We have faced opposition and
false promises over these past years. They have said things about us
that weren’t true and wanted you to hear fiction instead of the facts.
What our adversaries failed to realize is that each and every day you as
members continued to show your professionalism, strength and courage to
weather their storms. We stayed focused on our mission in serving our
members in a professional manner while seeking equity and fairness.
This reflects in our legal defense and representation for our officers.
We are the voice for improving the quality of work, safety, and other
issues facing correctional and probation officers within the state of
North Carolina. What we have achieved through our members, the
association, the legislative lobbying and representation is a
professional recognition of being the only law enforcement association
to receive this status. When I look at the agency and statewide codes, I
see North Carolina Police Benevolent Association. State legislators
believe in us and what we do for our members. They know that we are
about making a positive difference for law enforcement, correctional,
and probation officers in North Carolina. In reference to Beacon, it’s
just another storm. The question is, does personnel get the right
information to Beacon?
I want to personally thank every
member and officer who has worked on this issue over the past several
years. We are at this point because you didn’t waver from your mission
and commitment to NCPBA. To my chapter board; you have shown the
tenacity, hard work and commitment in making payroll deduction possible
for each and every one of us. This is just the beginning.
To our current and future
members; “anything worth having is worth the sacrifice.” It is time for
us to go forward not back. It is not a time to give up, settle or be
satisfied. We will have adversaries, so let’s face them. They are those
that would prefer we stay in the closet. They are afraid because our
foundation is solid and we are about doing what is right for our
members. Know your history and facts about NCPBA. Don’t let your
adversaries devalue it! Be proud that you are members. You have earned
it! A great day is coming and there are more breakthroughs around the
corner. I encourage each and every officer to become a member and be a
part of this history. Together we can make a difference in Raleigh.
Together we can do this!
Wardell Williams, Jr., President
NC Corrections Chapter/NCPBA
|