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.

PEF President Susan M. Kent testifies at a New York State Assembly Public Hearing on Educational and Vocational Programs in Prison

Updated Information On Charge To Accruals For Hurricane Sandy Related Absences

UPDATED INFORMATION ON CHARGE TO ACCRUALS FOR HURRICANE SANDY RELATED ABSENCES

We have received the following new information from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations regarding charge to accruals for Hurricane Sandy related absences in New York City and on Long Island.  

“All staff who did not or could not report to work from beginning of business on October 29, 2012 to close of business on November 2, 2012 (other than those on existing pre-approved leave) are not required to charge credits. All staff who left work early on October 29, 2012, are not required to charge leave credits for the period after the 1 p.m. directed early departure.“