Brooklyn Eagle links to PEF article on SUNY Downstate
The Brooklyn Eagle included a brief on the SUNY Downstate “transformation” plan, including a comment by President Spence and linking to PEF’s full statement on our website.
New York Amsterdam News quotes President Spence on Downstate
President Spence spoke with the newspaper about the “transformation” plans for SUNY Downstate, highlighting the hospital’s financial woes from years of underfunding. Read the story here.
International Money Fund (IMF) mirrors PEF views on AI
In its blog, the IMF urges oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) and discusses the impact AI could have on the workforce, from loss of jobs for low-income workers to being a resource for professionals. PEF leaders Christopher Ford and Prakash Lal testified before a joint state committee in Oct. 2023 and shared the union’s recommendations regarding regulation and oversight of AI.
PEF helps honor Worker Protection Staff
President Wayne Spence was quoted in the Governor’s press release on the second Division of Worker Protection enforcement staff shield ceremony on January 30 in Albany. The enforcement unit upholds and enforces state and federal labor law.
Albany news covers testimony on workforce
The Times Union ran an extensive story on the workforce shortage, quoting President Spence’s testimony submitted to the legislature during Executive Budget hearings outlining PEF’s proposals to boost staffing through Tier 6 fixes and addressing bullying and toxic work environments.