{"id":10015,"date":"2026-11-09T10:53:15","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T15:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/?p=10015"},"modified":"2026-11-09T11:31:51","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T16:31:51","slug":"convention-resolutions-report-what-delegates-decided","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/issue\/volume-44-no-10\/convention-resolutions-report-what-delegates-decided\/","title":{"rendered":"Convention resolutions report: What delegates decided"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_10021\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10021\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10021 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Resolutions-Header.jpg\" alt=\"2026 PEF Convention - Resolutions Photo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Resolutions-Header.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Resolutions-Header-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Resolutions-Header-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Resolutions-Header-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Members step up to the mic to discuss their opinions on several resolutions brought to the Convention floor in October.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>November 13, 2026 &#8212;<\/em> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">When in session each year, the PEF Convention is the union\u2019s highest decision-making body. Delegates consider and vote on various resolutions written by their fellow delegates, and the actions they take amend or establish new PEF policy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fourteen (14) resolutions were considered and voted on by delegates at last month\u2019s Convention in Niagara Falls.\u00a0 Five were adopted as printed, five were referred to PEF Departments for further study, three were adopted with amendments, and one was defeated.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Five resolutions were adopted as printed<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10019\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10019\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10019 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/RCs-Martin-and-OConnor-chairing-resolution.jpg\" alt=\"2026 PEF Convention - Resolutions Photo\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/RCs-Martin-and-OConnor-chairing-resolution.jpg 400w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/RCs-Martin-and-OConnor-chairing-resolution-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10019\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Regional Coordinators Bernadette O&#8217;Connor and Tamara Martin chair the Membership Engagement and Legislative Issues resolutions discussion.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resolution 6, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Developing Member Competencies for Artificial Intelligence Governance and Oversight<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, was adopted as printed. The resolution calls for PEF to support individual state agencies that provide education, training and professional development opportunities that prepare members for Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance, oversight, risk management, and remediation as AI is introduced to more agencies across the state. The resolution also asks that the PEF Divisions Department work with agencies and members to identify areas of concern where AI is involved, including bias, fairness, and transparency, as well as develop guidelines and procedures to address those concerns. Lastly, the resolution calls on PEF to affirm that state employees be leaders in ensuring responsible implementation of AI, and that PEF identify the proper departments within PEF to assist the Divisions Department with the implementation of this resolution.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resolution 22, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advancing Union-Backed Housing Models for PEF Members<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, was adopted as printed. The resolution calls for PEF to recognize the issue of affordable housing and access to homeownership as a labor and economic justice issue. It resolves that PEF shall work alongside the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the New York State AFL-CIO to explore and promote union-backed housing strategies. This could include housing set-asides for union members in publicly financed or labor-supported developments, cooperative or union-sponsored housing developments designed for public sector employees and other strategies to support housing for members.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resolution 21, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PEF Fights for Affordability<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, calls on PEF to work with the AFT, SEIU and state legislators to address affordability issues. The resolution names food insecurity, affordable housing, pensions and medical debt as the major issues facing members. The resolution calls on PEF to educate members about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aft.org\/FightForAffordability\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">AFT Fight for Affordability<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> campaign and encourage participation. It also calls on PEF to conduct monthly member surveys to track economic well-being and hold policy makers to account. Lastly, the resolution calls on PEF to continue advocating for wages that keep up with the true rate of inflation, as well as policies that reduce debt and protect Social Security and pensions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resolution 20, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Growing the Future; AIMing for ACTIVE, INFORMED MEMBERS<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, calls on the president of PEF to assign members and support staff to an Education and Training Committee to review current training and develop and implement Active Informed Member (AIM) modules to teach members about their rights as a union member. The resolution calls for hybrid trainings (in person and virtual), along with coordination with AFT, SEIU and the AFL-CIO, to supplement training when necessary. The resolution asks that the PEF Executive Board be informed of the resolution\u2019s progress by the \u201csecond Eboard after convention\u201d (March 2027) and as part of the board\u2019s quarterly agenda moving forward.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resolution 3, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensuring Continuity of Membership and Benefits for Military Reservists and National Guard on Unpaid Military Leave<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, asks that PEF affirm its commitment to ensuring the continuity of union membership and benefits for members who are military reservists or serve in the National Guard.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Three resolutions adopted with amendments<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10020\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10020\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10020 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/RCs-Testa-and-Abraham-chairing-resolution-2.jpg\" alt=\"2026 PEF Convention - Resolutions Photo\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/RCs-Testa-and-Abraham-chairing-resolution-2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/RCs-Testa-and-Abraham-chairing-resolution-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10020\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Regional Coordinators Leisa Abraham and Corinne Testa chair the PEF Internal Issues resolutions brought to the Convention floor on the final day of convention.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resolution 32, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Health and Safety Compensation<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, calls on PEF\u2019s Health and Safety and Legal Departments to educate and support members on what additional recourse they have regarding workplace injuries beyond just workers\u2019 compensation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resolution 31, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Two Grade or Higher Upgrade<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, requires that PEF use \u201call internal resources\u201d to secure a two-salary grade upgrade or higher for as many titles as possible.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resolution 18, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resolution for Opt-In Email List\/Directory for Convention Delegates, <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">calls on PEF to utilize an event-specific communication platform that would allow Convention delegates to opt-in or out of an attendee directory and communicate with each other without the use of personal email addresses.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Five resolutions referred to PEF Departments for further study<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resolution 11, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advocating for Hazard Pay for Caseworkers and Counselors Exceeding National Caseload Standards<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, was referred to PEF\u2019s Legislative Department. The resolution asks that PEF advocate for the implementation of a comprehensive study to determine safe caseload levels for counselors and caseworkers across all relevant titles. Additionally, it calls on PEF to advocate for caseload threshold standards and hazard compensation when caseloads exceed 15-20% above a standard level. Finally, it calls on PEF to advocate for monitoring of caseload standards to ensure sustainability, quality care, and employee well-being.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resolution 9, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advocating for Compensation Aligned with Educational Requirements for Professional Roles<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, was sent to PEF\u2019s Civil Service Enforcement\/Research Department. The resolution asks PEF to work with New York State to establish minimum salary standards based on educational requirements. Per the resolution, for jobs that require a doctorate, the minimum salary shall be no less than a PEF Grade 26. For a master\u2019s degree level position, the minimum shall be no less than PEF Grade 22. For a bachelor\u2019s degree, the minimum shall be no less than PEF Grade 18. The resolution calls on PEF to review the salary standards periodically if they are established.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resolution 38, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide Stewards with an optional preamble at the start of grievances<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, was referred to the PEF Field Services Department. The resolution suggests union stewards recite an optional \u201cpreamble\u201d during grievance meetings, as management often does.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resolution 13, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Workload Expansion, Job Creep, and Sustainable Caseload Standards<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, was sent to the Legislative Department. Similar to Resolution 11, this resolution calls for PEF to advocate for workload studies. It adds that staffing analysis should also be a part of the study as agencies begin to experience increases in duties and responsibilities. The resolution also adds that these studies should support members seeking classification reviews when duties have changed beyond their existing specifications. Lastly, it calls on PEF to advocate for policies that protect members from excessive workload demands and overtime.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resolution 14, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amendment to PEF Onboarding Application to Include Division Identification Field<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, was sent to the Divisions Department. The resolutions calls on PEF to add a field designated for \u201cdivision assignment\u201d on new hire applications and onboarding documents to ensure new employees are placed within their correct division at time of hire. The resolution hopes to strengthen onboarding consistency and enhance communication between stewards and new members.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One resolution defeated<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resolution 26, P<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ermanently Rescind the NYS HELPS Program and Protect Members Whose Promotional Opportunities\/Jobs have been or may be Adversely Impacted by the Program<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, was defeated at Convention. The resolution called for PEF to send a referendum to the membership, asking them to vote on whether or not the union should take all action, not excluding litigation, to rescind NYHELPS. It also called on PEF to do whatever is necessary, not excluding litigation, to protect members if the State should implement a reduction of the workforce that would specifically harm those who obtained their position via competitive examination and were at risk of being displaced by those who obtained their position without an exam or through NY HELPS.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>November 13, 2026 &#8212; When in session each year, the PEF Convention is the union\u2019s highest decision-making body. 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