Welcome
to PEF's 2007 PS&T Online Contract Negotiations
Committed to keeping our members and activists informed 24/7
Dear PEF member:
This web site will provide you with information on the contract negotiations process. For other relevant information about the
2007 negotiations, we encourage you and your co-workers to sign up for the PEF email
update called AIM (Active Informed Member). Visit us at
http://www.unionvoice.org/pef/home.html
Successful negotiations results from a partnership between those at the bargaining table and those they represent.
Many of you were involved in the last contract fight. You were, in fact, instrumental in our success at the bargaining table. We thank you who are now seasoned in the fight and welcome you back. We also welcome those new to this partnership.
The fact is, when PEF members participate — when you make your voice heard, we at the bargaining table are empowered. Action away from the bargaining table truly brings victory to the table.
Membership participation includes any one of many different ways of communicating a message for a fair and just contract. Examples include joining a protest, calling your elected leaders from the toll free
AFL-CIO hotline (1-877-255-9417), hand billing a work location, writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper, speaking with your co-workers in other unions about the power of fighting together, getting signatures on a petition, and so on.
During the next few months we will be reaching out to the members in two
important ways: we will be doing a broad based survey to learn about the general
priorities our members have for the next round of bargaining. Following up on
those results, we will have meetings throughout the state so the contract team
can hear directly from the membership about important issues of the day.
We commit to keep our members and activists informed so that we all convey a unified message for a just and fair contract to the state negotiators, the legislators and the public.
Together, in partnership with you, we will succeed in achieving our common goals.
Thank you for being with us.
Sincerely,
Roger E. Benson,
Lou Matrazzo,
President
Contract 2007 Chairperson
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The 2007 contract team consists of dedicated members and staff who bring to the bargaining table many areas of expertise. They represent a broad geographic interest to ensure that the new contract satisfies all our members statewide. Each team member also brings a high level of professional and cultural experience.
 Lou Matrazzo, Contract Chair, Region 8 Coordinator is a Data Processing Supervisor for the state Health Department and was on the team that negotiated the current contract |
 James Blake, a PEF Executive Board member and Division 204 Council Leader is a Data Processing Supervisor for the state Division of Criminal Justice Services in Region 8 |
 Giselle Castro, a Parole Revocation Specialist for the state Division of Parole in Region 10 |
 Bill Cruz, PEF Division 314 Council Leader, is an Addictions Program Specialist 2 for the state Office of Addictions and Substance Abuse Services in Region 10 |
 Kathy Darminio, PEF Division 399 Council Leader, is a Disability Analyst 2 for the state Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (OTDA) in Region 5 |
 Mike DeVoe, PEF Division 232 Council Leader, is a Complex Real Property Appraiser 2 for the state Office of Real Property Services. |
 Todd Fryer, a PEF Executive Board member and a Senior Insurance Examiner for the state Insurance Department in Region 8 is also PEF Division 268 Council Leader. |
 Germaine Greco, a PEF Executive Board member and a Disability Analyst 3 at OTDA in Region 10 |
 Jemma Hanson, PEF Region 11 coordinator and a Teaching and Research Center Nurse 3 at SUNY Downstate Medical Center |
 Bill Holthausen, a PEF Executive Board member and a Civil Engineer 1 for the state Transportation Department in Region 12 |
 Gail Noble, a PEF Executive Board member, is a Teacher 4 at Cayuga Correctional Facility in Region 4 |
 Bob Reynolds, a PEF Trustee and a Senior Recreation Therapist at Broome Developmental Disabilities Services Office in Region 5 |
 Karen Spotford, Council Leader of PEF Division 283, is an Information Technology Specialist 2 for the state Office of Mental Health in Region 3 |
 Adam Sumlin, a PEF Executive Board member and 196 Council Leader is a Cancer Research Associate at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Region 1 |
 Nancy Sweeney, a PEF Executive Board member and Division 333 Leader, is a Tax Auditor 1 for the state Department of Tax and Finance in Region 4 |
 Carolyn Willson, PEF Division 226 Leader and Executive Board member is a Rehabilitation Nurse 2 at Helen Hayes Hospital in Region 9 |
 Bill Wurster, an Environmental Chemist 2 for the state Department of Environmental Conservation in Region 8 |
 Roger Scales, PEF Director of Labor Relations Lead Negotiator |
 Robert Carrothers, PEF Director of Contract Administration |
 Elizabeth Hough, PEF Contract Administration Associate Counsel |
 Tamara Carney, PEF Contract Administration Assistant Negotiations Recorder |
 Lorraine Simpkins, Health Benefits Specialist Contract Administration |
 Deborah Stayman, Health Benefits Specialist Contract Administration |
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