{"id":4085,"date":"2023-12-04T13:54:28","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T18:54:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/?p=4085"},"modified":"2023-12-19T16:24:44","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T21:24:44","slug":"executive-board-welcomes-nys-afl-cio-president-discusses-health-and-safety-financials-and-upcoming-union-campaigns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/issue\/volume-41-no-10\/executive-board-welcomes-nys-afl-cio-president-discusses-health-and-safety-financials-and-upcoming-union-campaigns\/","title":{"rendered":"Executive Board welcomes NYS AFL-CIO president; discusses health and safety, financials, and upcoming union campaigns\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_4087\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4087\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4087 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/EB-Web.jpg\" alt=\"Executive Board December 2023\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/EB-Web.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/EB-Web-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/EB-Web-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/EB-Web-768x256.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4087\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">New Executive Board members were sworn in November 30 and December 1. Pictured, from left to right, are Mario Chiarello \u2013 ITS, Matthew Fagan \u2013 DFS; and Patricia Trowbridge \u2013 OPWDD.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>December 5, 2023 &#8212; <\/em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the Executive Board\u2019s final meeting of 2023, the board heard from NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento and conducted other regular business of the union, including review of the independent audit, ratification of the staff contract, and issues PEF will champion in 2024.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Union solidarity<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">President Cilento praised PEF for its ability to get the word out on issues important to its members \u2013 and to union members across the state.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2474 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/PEF_EBoard.jpg\" alt=\"Executive Board Logo\" width=\"234\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/PEF_EBoard.jpg 300w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/PEF_EBoard-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/PEF_EBoard-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px\" \/>\u201cPEF has always made its voice heard,\u201d he said. \u201cThere has never been a time in my 31 years, almost 12 as president, when someone \u2013 the governor, the houses of the legislature, the general public \u2013 doesn\u2019t know where PEF stands on an issue. You\u2019ve made the most of who you are.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cilento said in the coming year, collaboration will be the key to continued successes for union members across New York.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt\u2019s great to have 2.5 million members, 3,000 unions, 24 percent of the workforce unionized [in New York],\u201d he said. \u201cBut those numbers don\u2019t mean anything if you aren\u2019t all working off the same playbook. It doesn\u2019t mean anything unless we work together.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In conversations with PEF President Wayne Spence, Cilento said NYSUT, CSEA, and PEF, three of the largest unions in the state, are brainstorming ways to usher in fixes for the Tier 6 pension plan and fight back against the misinformation of the Freedom Foundation\u2019s anti-union attacks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe are going to get all of our communications departments together,\u201d he said. \u201cWe have to have a coordinated message, not only to the governor and the legislators, but also to the public. Myself and the leaders will have conversations with the governor and both houses and we will be able to say the entire labor movement in this state is united and asking for this.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cilento also acknowledged the toxic work environments in many state agencies that PEF is actively campaigning against and pledged the NYS AFL-CIO&#8217;s support.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cEverything that we do as a labor movement begins and ends right there,\u201d he said. \u201cIf we can\u2019t get dignity and respect for our members, we might as well not bother to do anything else. We are setting up a meeting to go in and speak to the governor and explain that the disrespect isn\u2019t just a problem for PEF, it\u2019s a problem for the entire labor movement and the state of New York. The entire labor movement now is in this; you\u2019re not by yourselves anymore.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Independent auditor\u2019s report<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thomas Gianatasio, of the Bonadio Group, reported a positive audit of PEF\u2019s finances as of March 31, 2022, and March 31, 2023.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe process went very well,\u201d he said. \u201cWe are pleased to report no significant deficiencies or reportable issues. We issued the highest-level assurance. The financial condition of the organization remains strong.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The full audit report was published in the October issue of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/PEF-Comm-Oct-2023.pdf\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Communicator<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gianatasio touched on assets, liabilities, and noted the increase in expenses, due to a return to normal practices after the pandemic, and the struggling investment market over the past two years. PEF is weathering those issues well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cPEF cash has been constant year after year,\u201d said Secretary-Treasurer Joe Donahue. \u201cOur investments are balanced based on risk in the market. I have confidence in our investment team.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In his quarterly Secretary-Treasurer&#8217;s report, Donahue also presented a car rental policy that was developed working with a committee and incorporated members\u2019 concerns. The policy, which was passed by the board, protects the union, while continuing to assist members with their transportation needs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Secretary-Treasurer Donahue also addressed concerns about PEF expenditures, and welcomed any member who has questions or concerns to reach out to his office.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He praised the Organizing and Field Services departments, as well as member volunteers, for driving up membership, and as a result, dues income.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThank you for getting out there and engaging members,\u201d Donahue said.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI and predictive algorithms<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PEF\u2019s parole officers and the communities they serve have seen firsthand the dangers of predictive algorithms, with the Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions (COMPAS) system, introduced in 2012 in New York State.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As President Spence attends conferences and multi-union events, he often discusses the pitfalls of COMPAS.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe talk about what PEF is doing when it comes to AI and predictive algorithms so that other unions are aware they need to start having conversations and asking their membership about AI,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using a grant from the National AFL-CIO, PEF studied the impact of COMPAS on the workplace.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe saw that in several counties the predictive algorithm was having disastrous outcomes for Black and brown individuals. There was racial bias.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The union submitted a Freedom of Information Law request to DOCCS, but it was denied. President Spence said the battle for that information would continue as PEF leads the way on pushing for transparency and common-sense regulation surrounding the use of AI in the State workforce.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New members, campaigns<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Director of Organizing Dan Carpenter reported the union gained 1,431 new members since the Executive Board meeting in September, bringing the year\u2019s total to 6,820 new members as of November 30, 2023.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4100 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Toxic-Story.jpg\" alt=\"Toxic Tales\" width=\"258\" height=\"140\" \/>\u201cWe are on a trajectory to reach 7,000 new members this year,\u201d he said. \u201cThat is almost double what we did last year.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the organizing campaign front, Carpenter said PEF is making a strong push on toxic workplaces and bullying. He said the union is the leading voice on the issue right now and President Spence said he is now hearing other union leaders talking about workplace toxicity, too. Members interested in sharing a \u201ctoxic tale\u201d from their agency can visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pef.org\/ToxicTales\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.PEF.org\/ToxicTales<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for more information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Organizing Department also has a table set up at Empire State Plaza in Albany to fight back against the anti-union group operating in New York State as Opt Out Today. PEF anticipates the group will ramp up its misinformation campaign with additional mailings during the holiday season. Anyone who has a question about anything they receive that appears questionable or is pretending to represent PEF is urged to contact Organizing Dan Carpenter at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:Daniel.Carpenter@pef.org\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Daniel.Carpenter@pef.org<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Staff contract<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Executive Board voted to ratify the 2022-2026 collective bargaining agreement between PEF and its unionized staff, represented by USW Local 9265. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contract highlights and changes include across-the-board raises of 2% in 2022, and 3% each year from 2023 to 2026; a $3,000 signing bonus; lump sum payments of $600 in 2024 and 2025; and a switch from a fully insured health plan to a PPO plan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PEF Convention\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following the 2023 PEF Convention in Syracuse, delegates expressed frustration with shuttle service, unclean rooms, and other unsatisfactory conditions at the OnCenter and hotels.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI was flabbergasted and flustered by how we were treated,\u201d President Spence said. \u201cDirty bathrooms from Sunday to Wednesday; food that had mold on it; people waiting four hours to get into their rooms.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Convention Chair and PEF Vice President Darlene Williams reported results to the board following a post-Convention survey of delegates.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cYou want a good Convention, good food, you want to be safe, and you need a clean room,\u201d she said. \u201cWe did the work of the union, but there were some very real problems.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The board considered the option of walking away and choosing a new Convention location for 2024, but it would have been costly.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIf we walk, we leave $170,000 on the table and would have to sue the center to recover that money\u201d President Spence said.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After PEF shared survey results with the OnCenter in Syracuse, they offered a credit of $30,000 to $50,000 next year, possibly more. Williams said she will be pushing for the maximum amount possible.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The board voted to return to Syracuse, Sept. 15-18, 2024, for the union\u2019s 46<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> annual Convention.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The next Executive Board meeting will be held March 14-15, 2024, in Albany.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>December 5, 2023 &#8212; 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