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National AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\"2023October 25, 2023 —<\/em> After being treated to remarks from the most powerful leaders in the international and New York labor movements, President Spence welcomed this year\u2019s keynote speaker to the stage. National AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler praised the delegates for their show of democracy on the floor.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou all know Robert\u2019s Rules of Order better than anyone I\u2019ve ever seen!\u201d Shuler said.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Shuler said that PEF is doing the good work of not only making sure PEF members are taken care of, but making sure that the labor movement continues to grow. She was impressed with the number of members around the age of 35 in the delegation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI have been clear since day one of becoming president of the AFL-CIO — we are getting back to our roots. Organizing on the ground, doing the hard work, having conversations with our friends, our coworkers, taking the collective effort that we need to,\u201d Shuler said. \u201cThat is our No. 1 priority, and it will always be our No. 1 priority: to grow this labor movement. I cannot think of an organization that understands that better than PEF.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Shuler echoed the sentiments of previous speakers: People are fed up. Corporate greed and disrespect for workers have made people look to unions for solutions to improve their lives. According to a poll done by the AFL-CIO, two-thirds of Americans support and agree with unions. Likewise, 88% of young people under the age of 30 are pro-union.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"National\u201cFinally, they\u2019re looking to you and to our movement in this moment,\u201d Shuler said. \u201cBecause they know that if we stand together, we are more powerful. That\u2019s the secret.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Shuler reflected with the delegates on the days when working for the state was the gold standard. Retirement plans, healthcare and compensation for state workers and PEF members are still some of the biggest issues facing workers today. Although progress has been made, Shuler says, it\u2019s time to fix it all.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur members love what they do, they\u2019re good at their jobs. But love doesn\u2019t pay the bills. The days when loving your job is the standard for earning a fair wage \u2014 you can\u2019t get by on love alone,\u201d Shuler said.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Shuler believes that while the politics of this moment are tense and toxic, unions are in a powerful position to change the minds of the state and even have direct influence on how government operates. PEF members hold the power as activists to influence who our state leaders are, she said.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the moment to use our power. This family \u2014 this PEF family \u2014 is the heart and soul and strength of the labor movement in New York state. You\u2019ve got a lot of responsibility on your shoulders,\u201d Shuler said. \u201cSo, let\u2019s use that power to elect people who believe in what we\u2019re fighting for, who will stand up for us. Let\u2019s use that power to fight for safe workplaces, and let\u2019s use that power to fight for better pay and dignity and respect for all working people!\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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