Day 3 of the Region 1 contract tour is in full swing in Western New York! The team connected with members at the State Insurance Fund and Tax & Finance, sharing the latest updates on contract negotiations and hearing from them about how to best advocate for what they need to serve New Yorkers.
📣 New Scholarship Alert
There are three $1,000 scholarships available for dependents of PEF members who live in Jefferson, Lewis, or St. Lawrence counties, courtesy of the Central Trades and Labor Council. Check out the details on our Scholarships page!
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(2/2) They resume next week with New York State. In the meantime, there are three more days of meetings scheduled in Western New York — Region 1 members can sign up here: www.pef.org/contract/con...
(1/2) PEF members who work at the Ellicott Square Building in Buffalo stopped by the 2nd floor conference room throughout the morning and early afternoon Tuesday to hear the latest updates from PEF Contract Chair Darlene Williams and team members about what’s going on with negotiations.
It’s Work Zone Awareness Week and PEF members at the NYS Department of Transportation (Division 177) say it all with their t-shirts. Please drive slowly and safely in work zones.
What does a fair contract mean to YOU? Our Contract Team is hitting the ground running in Buffalo today and will be there all week answering your questions and sharing updates. Be sure to stop by one of the meetings that fit your schedule best, you can RSVP at www.pef.org/contract
(2/2) As a statewide division, 357 has a handful of members who work in the North Country, supporting technology at State agencies in Region 7. They met with members in the Adirondack town of Tupper Lake and in Ogdensburg, on the border with Canada.
(1/2) Region 7 Coordinator Barb Stransky welcomed Division 357 (OITS) Council Leader Christopher Ford and Assistant Council Leader Heather Craven to Region 7 on Friday.
A powerful day of learning in Buffalo on Saturday
PEF members came together for AFT Street Medics training, led by incredible trainers Audra Lucas (AFT), Margaret Sergent (RTA), and Mike Marquez (PEF). Thank you to our dedicated trainers and the engaged members who showed up ready to learn.
A few more shots of PEF members & leaders @ Somos -- thanks to all the union activists who made their way to Albany and the elected officials who heard our concerns -- from pension reform to workplace safety to a fair contract that recognizes all PEF members do to keep New York running!
PEF was a major presence at the Somos New York Conference today in Albany, marking the organization's 40th anniversary as a leading force in uniting, advocating for, and uplifting Latino communities in New York State.
Great conversations and meaningful engagement at our SUNY Upstate meeting on April 15.
Thank you to everyone who joined and shared their voices, these discussions are what keep us moving forward together.
Webinar Alert! 🚨
On April 30 at 7pm EDT, AFT will be hosting "Vital Lessons on medical debt and healthcare affordability"
To register and learn more: sharemylesson.com/webinars/med...
Region 2 came together in Allegany County last night for a membership meeting focused on contract negotiations and the current proposed agreement. Strong turnout and important conversations as members stay informed, engaged, and united for a fair contract.
PEF Vice President Randi DiAntonio wrote an op-ed for The Empire Report in reaction to the violent attack of a PEF member at Lakeview Correctional Facility on Feb. 23.
Full story: communicator.pef.org/issue/volume...
(2/2) As she did in her update yesterday to all members, she pledged to deliver a fair contract that helps address issues of affordability, respect, and workplace safety that the professional members of PEF deserve!
(1/2) PEF Vice President and Contract Chair Darlene Williams was invited by Executive Board member Gustavo Santos to meet with members of the PEF Black Caucus Tuesday evening in Albany to update them on contract negotiations.
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Brought to you by Article 15 of your PEF Contract, applications are now being accepted for Workforce Initiatives and Labor-Management Nursing Grants. Up to $50,000 is available to fund proposals that encourage innovative and collaborative approaches to training.
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🚨 NEW UPDATE FROM YOUR CONTRACT TEAM 🚨
For the most recent updates please visit: www.pef.org/contract/
Sunday, PEF leaders, members and staff joined AFT and dozens of other unions at a rally in NYC. The event launched Union Now, a drive to boost organized labor across the country to highlight economic inequity and the consolidation of corporate power.
Listen Now! The PEF Telephone Town Hall from last night is now available to listen to in the app.
Don't have the app? Download now! www.pef.org/app
PEF Regional Coordinators gathered on April 9 at union headquarters outside Albany to share best practices and learn from each other how to engage members and act on their concerns, from Long Island to Buffalo!
Region 2 Coordinator Shelby Wisneski and PEF staff held a membership meeting yesterday for Division 201 - Finger Lakes DDSO - at the Elmira office. The meeting topics included contract updates, COPE, PAC and more!
The PEF Contract Tour stopped in Brooklyn on 4/8, visiting members at the DOL in Brooklyn, then SUNY Downstate. Members at Downstate were grateful for the union's work to save the hospital, and the "rolling meeting" that allowed them to care for patients while getting updates!
(2/2) The Office of the State Comptroller released payroll dates for performance advances, longevity lump sum payments, and longevity service payments, as well as the recently extended Higher Education Differential (HED).
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(1/2) Good news, PEF members! Some of the economic benefits negotiated by your Contract Team will be paid this spring.
PEF's Contract Team is headed to Buffalo and Long Island at the end of the month! For more meeting details and to RSVP, please visit: www.pef.org/contract/con...
Members (and a very curious squirrel!) stopped by a meeting at Elmira PC to talk about contract negotiations, workplace safety, and donating to COPE -- PEF's federal lobbying fund.
A fair contract means financial security for our members and their families!!
The Celebration of Life luncheon for former PEF President Roger Benson is for family only. Anyone wishing to pay their respects is encouraged to attend Calling Hours today or the Funeral Service tomorrow.
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