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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PEF nurtures emerging leaders
October 25, 2023 — The PEF Leadership Institute and the Emerging Leaders Committee held a workshop during PEF Convention to introduce members to their work. The Institute is a PEF...
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Retirees in Action: When it comes to Medicare, if it sounds too good to be true…
November 21, 2023 — Do you ever wonder why there are so many ads, mailings, and solicitations for Medicare Advantage Plans? The for-profit private insurance industry spends a lot of...
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