• Keynote Speaker Mark Richard inspires

    Keynote Speaker Mark Richard inspires

    September 25, 2024 — This year’s Convention keynote speaker helped PEF negotiate some of the strongest contracts in its history.   Mark Richard practices labor law with Philips, Richard & Rind,...

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  • Convention speakers, proud of PEF’s unity, share message of togetherness

    Convention speakers, proud of PEF’s unity, share message of togetherness

    September 25, 2024 —  President’s Reception kicks off the week  The President’s Reception is a chance for delegates to take a pause, mingle, and share ideas before assembling on the...

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  • PEF Multi-Cultural Showcase highlights union’s diversity

    PEF Multi-Cultural Showcase highlights union’s diversity

    September 25, 2024 — This year’s convention provided a chance for members to experience a piece of the cultures that make up PEF and New York State. PEF is made...

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  • Project 2025 discussion highlights potential impact on PEF

    Project 2025 discussion highlights potential impact on PEF

    September 24, 2024 — At this year’s convention, PEF President Wayne Spence spoke about the importance of being educated before going to the voting booth this November and wanted the...

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  • PEF Veterans’ Committee vows to leave no vets behind

    PEF Veterans’ Committee vows to leave no vets behind

    September 25, 2024 — The 46th annual PEF Convention Veterans’ Luncheon brought veterans and their supporters together in the OnCenter’s War Memorial Amphitheater.  PEF member and veteran John Thomsen sang...

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  • PEF nurses urged to heed AFT’s ‘Code Red’ initiative

    PEF nurses urged to heed AFT’s ‘Code Red’ initiative

    September 25, 2024 — This year’s Nurses’ Luncheon at the PEF Convention once again invited delegates who work in nursing across the state and across all agencies to share and...

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  • BEE involved in Health and Safety at your worksite

    BEE involved in Health and Safety at your worksite

    September 25, 2024 — Bee involved. Bee active. Bee a voice for your coworkers. That was the buzz at the annual Health and Safety Breakfast during Convention, where staff and...

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  • Political allies address Convention delegates

    Political allies address Convention delegates

    September 25, 2024 — The union’s legislative successes would not be possible without the strong political alliances PEF has built with elected officials across the state. Several officials addressed Convention...

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  • Delegates raise $3,000 for In My Father’s Kitchen

    Delegates raise $3,000 for In My Father’s Kitchen

    September 24, 2024 — Delegates gave generously to this year’s Community Outreach recipient, In My Father’s Kitchen, a faith-based organization offering assistance to homeless people through direct street outreach.  Charities...

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