PEF has a committee to help you fight discrimination on the job
If you are being discriminating against in your state job, you don’t have to stand for it. PEF convention delegates had two chances to attend a workshop on the work...
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An event of many cultures
Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. The PEF Black Caucus, the Hispanic Committee, the Indo-American Committee, the Jewish Committee, and the Caribbean Committee came together during the Convention to share their heritages...
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Celebrating Diwali
The PEF Indo-American Committee celebrated Diwali with delegates at the annual Convention. Founding member and Committee President Radhakrishna Mohan said Diwali is the Festival of Lights and explained that millions...
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PEF military veterans invited to become Red Cross volunteers
The PEF Veterans Committee upheld its tradition of holding a veterans’ luncheon at the union’s annual convention. The event was hosted by committee member Bruce Jagroop, since Committee Chair Latonia...
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Delegates get tips for responding to Justice Center investigations, charges
Many PEF members work at state agencies such as the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities that are subject to the watchdog efforts of the state Justice Center for People...
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PEF delegates enjoy Black Caucus meet & greet
The PEF Black Caucus held a “meet and greet” event for its members and their guests at PEF’s 44th Annual Convention in Niagara Falls last month. The group took...
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Nurses discuss legal issues in nursing practice during Convention luncheon
Nurses at the 44th PEF Convention in Niagara Falls dedicated their annual luncheon to discussing the staffing shortage plaguing their profession and learning about legal issues impacting nurses. Staffing woes ...
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Union, political leaders send greetings to PEF delegates during Convention
Top union leaders, including SEIU President Mary Kay Henry and AFT President Randi Weingarten, and federal and state legislators and officials, including New York Attorney General Leticia James, sent virtual...
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A deep dive into tackling a health and safety objective
Delegates hit the ground running on the second morning of Convention, coming together to discuss what makes a successful health and safety campaign during the annual Health and Safety Breakfast...
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PEF Trustees’ Report to the 2022 Convention Delegates
PEF Trustee Report to the 2022 Convention Delegates Presented at the 44th Annual Convention in Niagara Falls on Oct. 26, 2022, then amended by the Trustees with an update on...
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