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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Solidarity Forever is still a union classic over 110 years later
September 25, 2024 — As part of a resolution passed by the Convention body in 2022, the popular union anthem “Solidarity Forever” is sung at the end of each Convention...
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