{"id":9738,"date":"2026-09-10T13:15:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T17:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/?p=9738"},"modified":"2026-09-24T09:55:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T13:55:13","slug":"executive-board-endorses-candidates-approves-legislative-agendas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/issue\/volume-44-no-7\/executive-board-endorses-candidates-approves-legislative-agendas\/","title":{"rendered":"Executive Board endorses candidates, approves legislative agendas\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_9743\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9743\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9743 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/New-Members-Sworn-In.jpg\" alt=\"Executive Board endorses candidates, approves legislative agendas\" width=\"1200\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/New-Members-Sworn-In.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/New-Members-Sworn-In-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/New-Members-Sworn-In-1024x480.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/New-Members-Sworn-In-768x360.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9743\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The newest members of the PEF Executive Board were sworn in at the start of the meeting on Sept. 17, 2026. Left to right: Grace Felix, Downstate Medical Center, Heidi Bazicki, DMV Capital District, Charles Browning, State Insurance Fund (Endicott), Eric Stephens, Division of Human Rights (Buffalo), Megan Otis, OPWDD (Central New York), Rebecca Deitzer, Roswell Park, Gregory Deiulio, Ag &amp; Markets (Albany), Shaquana Perry, South Beach Psychiatric Center, Shaun Wentland, DOCCS (Collins CF), Donald O\u2019Shea, OCFS (Highland), Samuel Maxsween, Homeland Security, OGS, (Poughkeepsie).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2474 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/PEF_EBoard.jpg\" alt=\"Executive Board Logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" 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: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>September 24, 2026 &#8212; <\/em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The PEF Executive Board met for its third quarterly meeting of 2026 on September 17 and 18 in Albany. As members gear up for Convention this October and come off a busy, action-filled Summer, the meeting recapped PEF\u2019s activities over the past three months, set legislative priorities, finalized General Election endorsements, and prepared members for upcoming elections.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">President\u2019s Report<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">President Spence began his report by showing several videos depicting various union priorities from over the summer and throughout the year. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/MZE_wmSmr7k\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">contract video<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> summarized efforts by the PEF Contract Team to educate members and push for the now-ratified five-year agreement. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-NCOScOS2U4?si=Jlvbo9i9eMzfleoB\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A recap of the Sept. 8 rally<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> held outside 1 State Street in New York City to fight back against bullying at the Department of Financial Services was also shown. And a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gcLLI8-kl8U?si=e-ws3JCFK41w6pdd\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">9\/11 video<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> let members see part of the somber event that took place on the 25<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Forty employees at the New York City office for the Department of Tax and Finance in the World Trade Center \u2013 including 34 PEF members &#8212; lost their lives in the tragedy. PEF took the initiative and created framed certificates of remembrance for the families who were in attendance.<\/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;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">President Spence also revealed a rendering that names the union\u2019s headquarters in Latham, N.Y. the Roger E. Benson PEF Headquarters. The board voted during their June 2026 meeting to do that in honor of the late PEF President, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pef.org\/articles\/news\/former-pef-president-roger-benson-1945-2026\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">who passed away in April<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/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;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The President then detailed ongoing efforts by PEF to combat unsafe working conditions at various worksites. He spoke about efforts at the Office of General Services, the State Education Department, DOCCS, and even the Civil Service Department to update HVAC systems, create solutions for safety and security, and stop the bullying of members.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As part of those efforts, PEF will host a DOCCS Labor-Management Conference in Albany on September 23-25.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe will have about 155 attendees from across the state, including about 25 DOCCS executives and Commissioners,\u201d said President Spence. \u201cAnd I am proud to announce that this is the first time that OMH will also be in attendance.\u201d OMH employees assigned to Corrections-Based Operations often work under the same stressful conditions as their DOCCS counterparts behind the walls.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">COPE and Organizing<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Organizing report presented by Director of Organizing Scott Harms showed upward trends. In late 2025, PEF recorded 55,708 members. As of September 8, 2026, membership had increased to 56,996. Those numbers are good, said Harms, but there are still about 5,440 non-members in PEF bargaining units.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI have asked our organizers to reach out to locations where non-members are the highest and work with organizers, coordinators and council leaders to reduce those numbers,\u201d he said.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thanks to the efforts of the Organizing Department and the state\u2019s steady hiring of new employees, COPE \u2013 the C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ommittee on Political Education that raises money for federal political lobbying <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8212; has also seen a significant increase in contributions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cOur SEIU COPE obligation increased from about $156,000 last year to about $163,000 this year,\u201d said PEF COPE Coordinator Don Morgenstern. \u201cWe will exceed the contribution rates expected from us by SEIU by about $30,000 by next month.\u201d\u00a0 SEIU administers half of the PEF COPE money members contribute, while AFT administers the other half.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The union signed up 805 new COPE contributors as of September 1, which surpassed Morgenstern\u2019s goal this year. COPE membership is up among the members 34.5% and among retirees 4.6%<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contract Update<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Director of Contract Administration Ben Traslavi\u00f1a shared with the Executive Board two important dates. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cFor the Administrative Payroll, retro pay will be in the September 23 paycheck. For the Institutional Payroll, retro pay will be in the October 1 paycheck,\u201d said Traslavi\u00f1a. \u201cAdditionally, retro pay increases for locational pay \u2013 now including Ulster County members &#8212; will be made available on those same days for each payroll.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">President Spence shared that meetings with the PEF Membership Benefits Program are going well regarding setting up a PEF Employee Benefit Fund to administer dental and vision benefits. This was a long-sought goal of the president since he was first elected in 2015 that was secured in the latest contract negotiation. The union is investigating options. The President noted that the State\u2019s two other major public employee unions approach their funds differently &#8212; CSEA hired staff to administer their plan, whereas UUP contracts plan administration out to insurance companies. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe best news I have to share is that the initial deposit from the State to start the benefit fund is on the way,\u201d said President Spence. \u201cWe are expecting to receive $7 million from the state very soon.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Financial Strength of the Union<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Secretary-Treasurer Joe Donahue is retiring from his position effective Sept. 30. In the interim, PEF Vice President Randi DiAntonio is overseeing the Office of the Secretary Treasurer. She detailed the union&#8217;s finances and noted a monthly dues and fees increase totaling about $350,000 thanks to increased hiring by the State and PEF\u2019s ability to get those employees to join the union.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There have also been increases to liabilities since June 2025, primarily, said Vice President DiAntonio, due to post retirement liability claims, medical claims and changes in premiums. A few PEF regional offices also relocated, requiring new leases.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Politics and Legislative Agendas<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The PEF Executive Board approved both the State and Federal Legislative agendas. These agendas set the priorities for the union and help determine where support from elected officials is needed. They will be finalized by Convention delegates in October.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Language about Artificial Intelligence, pension reform, and support for infraction of traffic penalties in work zones was added to the State agenda. In the Federal agenda, language was added to support the 32-hour work week act, which is already supported by other <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">unions across the country.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vice President DiAntonio, who chairs the Statewide Political Action Committee (PAC) urged members to get involved in the union\u2019s legislative advocacy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt\u2019s as easy as visiting PEF\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pef.org\/legislative-action-center\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Legislative Action Center<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on the website or app to send letters to lawmakers and the governor supporting PEF\u2019s priorities,\u201d she said.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the General Election approaching on Nov. 3, the board also debated and voted on federal and statewide endorsements, as recommended by the Statewide PAC and PEF\u2019s 12 regional PACs. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Endorsements are based not on political party, but on interviews with candidates, their voting records, policy decisions, and support for union priorities. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Governor Kathy Hochul was endorsed, along with more than a hundred other candidates from both political parties. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pef.org\/departments\/political-action\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Click the PEF Endorsements tab on this page for the full list<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.)<\/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;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThese are endorsements that make sense for the union\u2019s policies and are meant to strengthen relationships for the union as a whole and strengthen our rights,\u201d said Vice President DiAntonio. \u201cThese are not based on personal politics.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The PEF Executive Board will hold its final meeting of the year Dec. 3 and 4 in Albany.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>September 24, 2026 &#8212; The PEF Executive Board met for its third quarterly meeting of 2026 on September 17 and 18 in Albany. 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