Statement of PEF President Ken Brynien

ALBANY, NY - The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) is prepared to present to the state new ideas which we believe will lead to a tentative contract agreement that will meet everyone's needs and our members will ratify.

Although the governor has said he will not change the state's proposal we remain hopeful we can reach an agreement.

The next few days will be critical as we try to preserve state services while meeting the savings the state requires.