• ‘Moving Together’ at Convention and in the year ahead

    ‘Moving Together’ at Convention and in the year ahead

    Welcome to our annual Convention issue, packed with information about all the speakers, workshops, and union business that was accomplished in Syracuse September 15-18!  Nearly 600 delegates attended, and I...

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  • ‘When we fight … we win!’ PEF is stronger than ever by ‘Moving Together’

    ‘When we fight … we win!’ PEF is stronger than ever by ‘Moving Together’

    September 25, 2024 — By embodying this year’s theme, “Moving Together,” the union is growing, unified, and stronger than ever, said President Wayne Spence in his historic tenth State of...

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  • ‘Moving Together,’ delegates take on top union priorities and policies at 46th annual PEF Convention

    ‘Moving Together,’ delegates take on top union priorities and policies at 46th annual PEF Convention

    September 24, 2024 — The 46th annual PEF Convention kicked off September 15 in Syracuse with the President’s Reception, followed by three days of plenary sessions, workshops, and luncheon meetings...

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  • 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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