PEF President Susan M. Kent addresses members of the TWU Local 100 at a Mass Membership Meeting in New York City

PEF President Kent talks about opportunities for public sector workers to enhance their public image, and win better contracts for their members.

Christmas Message from the Kent/Garcia Administration

Warm Christmas greetings to everyone celebrating the Christmas holiday.  At the heart of this festive season is love and giving and we hope you will take a moment to remember those union brothers and sisters and members of our communities less fortunate than ourselves.  Best wishes to all of you for a joyous holiday!

Collecting items for Hurricane Sandy suspended; monetary donations to Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund still being accepted

Thank you for your generous donations of clothing, cleaning and other supplies for the victims of Hurricane Sandy.  PEF Regional Coordinators in the storm stricken areas tell us they are no longer in need of these types of items, so we will no longer be collecting supplies at PEF Headquarters.  Monetary donations to the Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund are still being accepted.

PEF PRESIDENT SUSAN M. KENT SPEAKS OUT ABOUT REBUILDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN NYC

At a Business and Labor Coalition of NY (BALCONY) breakfast forum last week, PEF President Susan M. Kent participated in a panel discussion with NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and NYC Comptroller John Liu on “The Impact of Wall Street and Hurricane Sandy on the New York City and State Economy”.   President Kent spoke about the need to rebuild affordable middleclass housing in New York City.

PEF family mourns the loss of one of their own

It is with the deepest sadness and sorrow that we announce the death of our friend and colleague Warren Lew, who passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday night, December 11, 2012.  Warren’s involvment in PEF pre-dates the very existance of our union as he was one of the SEIU staff who worked in the campaign that resulted in PEF’s creation.  Warren was about to take on a new role at PEF – Field Service Director based in our Manhattan office.  We were about to make the announcement when the news of his death reached our offices.  Warren’s dedication and commitment has been an integral part of PEF’s success and growth.  Warren will be missed by his union brother and sisters.  We have reached out to Warren’s family to let them know that Warren was part of our family and we are here to support and help them through this trying time. 

As we get more information about his services and what we can do to help his family, we will let you know.