Women’s Trade Union League rises in November 1903
November 7, 2025 — In the late 1800s and early 1900s, working conditions for most in the United States were fraught with danger and low wages. For women workers, that...
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Governor Hochul thanks PEF members
October 29, 2025 — New York State Governor Kathy Hochul took the stage on Day One of the PEF Convention on Oct. 20, 2025, with one simple message: Thank you. “The reason...
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Labor leaders emphasize unity and collective action
October 29, 2025 — During his keynote address at PEF Convention on Oct. 20, 2025, Transit Workers Union (TWU) International President John Samuelson delivered a strong reminder that unions must stick to their...
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Delegates discuss contract ideas
October 29, 2025 — Between plenary sessions on Monday and Tuesday, Convention delegates had a chance to share some topics they would like to see addressed during the next round...
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Comptroller talks shutdown, budgets, and pension
October 29, 2025 — Traditionally at PEF Conventions, New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli could be found on Sunday at the President’s Reception meeting and greeting delegates before they head...
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PEF delegates approve state and federal legislative agendas
October 29, 2025 — One of the most important duties carried out annually at PEF Convention is the debate and approval of the union’s State and Federal Legislative Agendas. Developed in coordination...
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Convention luncheon honors veterans
October 29, 2025 — It was a full house for the annual Veterans’ Luncheon at Convention, save for one chair left empty at a small table set for one, in recognition...
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PEF nurses celebrate Nurse Coordinator and organize at Convention
October 29, 2025 — The annual Nurses’ Luncheon at the PEF convention delivers important information to delegates who work as nurses and healthcare workers across the state. It is an...
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Communication and facts are key to Health & Safety advocacy
October 28, 2025 — The annual Health & Safety (H&S) Breakfast during Convention on Oct. 21 started with a 12-person game of “Telephone,” driving home the point that oftentimes news that travels from person to person loses a...
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First-time Convention delegates surge in 2025
October 29, 2025 — PEF’s 47th Annual Convention saw nearly 700 delegates take part in plenary sessions and workshops at the Olympic Center and various hotels around Lake Placid. More than 200 of those delegates participated for the first time. We caught up with a few of the delegates to get...
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