Better Together in 2023 and beyond
Another PEF Convention is in the books and this time we truly made history. The presidents of both our international parent unions, AFT and SEIU, addressed the delegation,...
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PEF Convention brings powerful labor leaders to Syracuse
October 25, 2023 — This year’s convention brought together some of the most influential and powerful leaders in the labor movement. From the labor houses of AFT, SEIU and the...
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President’s Reception: Comptroller kicks off Convention
October 24, 2023 — The President’s Reception, held the first night of each annual PEF Convention, is a chance for members to mingle, get excited for convention and, this year,...
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Nurses’ Luncheon offers help to nurses dealing with substance use disorders
October 24, 2023 — Nursing has always been one of the largest professions in the world and is often viewed as one of the most important and rewarding. However, nursing...
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PEF ‘superheroes’ learn how to seek solutions to health and safety issues in the workplace
October 24, 2023 — Which are you more likely to look at – the colorful images and action words of a comic strip or a traditional flyer? The comic strip,...
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Indo-American Committee celebrates Diwali and Indian cultural customs and accomplishments
October 24, 2023 — Delegates who attended the PEF Indo-American Committee event at Convention came away with a little more knowledge about India’s celebrations, both cultural and societal, and a...
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Veterans at Convention learn about challenges of military psychiatry
October 25, 2023 — Many of the veterans among PEF’s Convention delegate ranks gathered for a luncheon and to hear guest speaker James Demer, M.D., a PEF member who works...
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Domestic and gender-based violence: It can impact your work life, too
October 24, 2023 — Did you know that 1 in 3 women, 1 in 4 men and 54% of transgender individuals in the United States report having experienced violence by...
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Retirees need to pay attention in the upcoming elections
October 24, 2023 — We worked hard for our earned benefits! Now we must educate ourselves about which politicians support us and which politicians don’t. Which candidates support a well-funded...
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