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Michael L. Burns Labor Day Celebration
2024-09-02 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | American Legion, 275 Grooms Rd, Clifton Park, NY
All members & families are invited to the Michael L. Burns Labor Day Celebration sponsored by the Capital District Area Labor Federation. On this day, we appreciate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers everywhere.
Date: September 2, 2024
Time: 12:00pm– 4:00 pm
Location: American Legion, 275 Grooms Rd, Clifton Park, NY
FOOD:
• Hot Dogs
• Hamburgers
• Sausage & Peppers
• Clams
• Drinks & More
ACTIVITIES:
• Rock Wall
• Video Truck
• Horseshoes
• Volleyball
• Other Games
Please click here for a flyer you can share with fellow members.
This event is free to region 8 members and their families. NO RSVP REQUIRED!
We hope you can join us!

Rochester Labor Day Parade
2024-09-02 10:30 - 17:00
PEF Region 3 Members:
You are invited to join us for the Rochester Labor Day Parade! Family and Friends are welcome and everyone gets a T-Shirt! We will have candy for kids to hand out, and clappers and whistles to make some noise! Lunch will be provided afterwards to all participants.

DATE: Monday, September 2, 2024
TIME: 10:30 AM
LOCATION: Parking is available in the Parking Garage behind the PEF office at 255 East Avenue.

PEF’s line-up location is TBD and we will follow up closer to the date after you RSVP.

Please RSVP here.

Buffalo Labor Day Parade
2024-09-02 10:00 - 17:00
PEF Region 1 Members:
It’s that time of year again! PEF will be marching in the Buffalo Labor Day Parade on Monday, Sept. 2.
Any member wishing to walk with the PEF team should RSVP with me. Just reply to this email with your name, agency, phone number, and the number of people attending the parade with you and their t-shirt sizes. The deadline to RSVP is Aug. 26.
We will line up at the intersection of Dorrance and McKinley starting at 10 a.m. and the parade steps off at 11.
There is a picnic immediately following the parade in Cazenovia Park. PEF Region 1 is covering the cost of the picnic for everyone. It will probably be easiest to park at Cazenovia Park. Buses will transport you to the line-up site.

Buffalo AFL-CIO Labor Day Parade
2024-09-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Dorrance Ave and McKinley Pkwy
PLEASE NOTE: This year’s parade will begin one hour earlier than previous years. Line up begins at 10AM, and the parade begins at 11AM. Be sure to join us at the cookout immediately after the parade, and enjoy a truly joyful day for union members and our community.

Region 7 Labor Day Parade
2024-09-02 | Massena, NY
Massena, NY

Labor Day
2024-09-02

Executive Board
2024-08-25 - 2024-08-28 | HGI Troy

PEF Division 211 DMV Membership Meeting
2024-08-21 12:00 - 13:00
PEF Division 211 DMV Members:

You are invited to a Division 211 Membership Meeting:
Date: Wednesday, August 21
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: Swan Street Building, Room 137
PEF Membership Benefits will be at the meeting!

To RSVP, please contact Heidi Bazicki by August 19 at Heidi.Bazicki@pef.org.

Please click here for a flyer you can share with fellow members.

Region 8 Civil Setting Meeting
2024-08-21 08:00 - 17:00 | PEF HEADQUARTERS
PEF HEADQUARTERS: Conference Room C

Division 357 Steward's Meeting
2024-08-21 | PEF HEADQUARTERS
PEF HEADQUARTERS: Conference Rooms B and C

Division 251 Ergonomic Training
2024-08-20 09:00 - 16:00 | 500 Balltown Rd., Schenectady, N.Y. 12304, Building 3, Room 1
Division 251 PEF Members:
The PEF Health and Safety department is conducting an Ergonomic Training Program on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. There are 2 sessions being held, 9am – 12pm, and 1pm – 4pm.
Both sessions are being held at 500 Balltown Rd., Schenectady, N.Y. 12304, Building 3, Room 1.
For more information please click here for a flyer about the training, including a QR code to register. You may also visit this link to register.
If you have any questions please reach out to Jennifer Antal (PEF Div. 251 Steward), or Paige Saakyan (PEF Health and Safety Specialist) at Paige.Saakyan@pef.org or (518) 785-1900 x330.

PEF Region 2 Family Picnic
2024-08-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Denison Park, Corning Pond Pavilion
PEF Region 2 Members:
Please join us for Region 2 Family Picnic!
Date: August 17, 2024
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: Denison Park, Corning Pond Pavilion
Rain location: USW Local 100 union hall, 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY
Food will be provided by Fran’s Landing.
Fun activities for the whole family! DJ, face painting, bounce house and giveaways.
Please RSVP by August 2 to swisneski@pef.org or click here.
You may also RSVP by scanning the QR code below.

Please click here for a flyer you can share with fellow members.

Division 357 (ITS Statewide): 2024 Summer Picnic for Regions 1-9
2024-08-14 12:30 - 16:30 | Crystal Cove, 38 Old Rte. 66, Averill Park, N.Y.
ITS PEF Members:
The Division 357 (ITS Statewide) Events Committee is excited to announce that we will be holding two summer picnics this year for ITS members. One will be held for Downstate and one for Upstate. The details for your event are listed below. Click here to download a flyer that you can post on your bulletin board or share with members who do not get this email. If you have any questions, please email Secretary@pefd357its.org.
Event: Upstate ITS Picnic
Date: August 14, 2024
Time: 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Sign-In: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Basket Give-Away: 2:30pm – Must be present to win.
Registration Link: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/9e46e52b/ugusKoP53EG_6cEOFrPj8A?u=https://www.universe.com/events/division-357-regions-1-9-its-picnic-tickets-YBD8SL
Registration Deadline: August 5, 2024, at Midnight
Location: Crystal Cove, 38 Old Rte. 66, Averill Park, N.Y.
Cost Structure:

$15.00 – PEF D357 Dues Paying Members

$60.00 – Non-Dues Paying PEF Members, Guests, and Others

$0.00 – Statewide Officers and Regional Coordinators – Please register by emailing Christopher.Ford@pef.org.

Note: If you are in Region 9, it is your choice which picnic you attend. You may only use your member discount for one event. You may only use the 1707-Picnic Leave Code for up to 3.75 hours for one event.

PEF Division 247 DOT Summer Luncheon
2024-08-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Eagles Club, 19260 US 11, Watertown, NY
PEF Division 247 DOT Members,
Please save the date for:

WHAT: PEF 2024 Summer Luncheon
WHEN: Wed., August 14th @ 11am
WHERE: Eagles Club, 19260 US 11, Watertown, NY

Ribeye, cooked to order! Horseshoe & cornhole games available.

More info to come on pricing & tickets in July.

PEF Division 236 - Regions 11 and 12 - Family Fun Day
2024-08-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Eisenhower Park – Pear Section, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554
PEF Division 236 (Regions 11 & 12) Members:
Please join us for a family fun day:
WHEN: Sunday, August 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Eisenhower Park – Pear Section, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554
The cost is $20 PEF members, $15 Adult non-PEF members, $10 ages 12–17. Free for kids 12 and under.
Please submit payment to:
PO Quick (Queens) 347-633-0776
PO Urena (Brooklyn) 347-668-4851
PO Reid (Queens) 646-734-4445
PO Jones (Nassau) 646-358-7992
PRS DeJesus (Suffolk) 347-436-5863
Please click here for a flyer you can share with fellow members.

DOL Central Region picnic
2024-08-09 13:00 - 17:00 | Saw Mill Creek Shelter in Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool, N.Y.
PEF Members at Division 264:
It’s time for the annual Department of Labor Central Region Picnic!
Click here to download a flyer with all the information. Please post it on union bulletin boards where applicable and share on social media. Here are the basic details:
Who: All PEF Division 264 Members are invited!
What: Central Region DOL Summer Picnic
Where: Saw Mill Creek Shelter in Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool, N.Y.
When: Aug. 9, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
The price for PEF members and retirees is just $5. The first 25 non-PEF members will also pay just $5 and then $25 per person after that. Children under 12 are $5 as well.
See the flyer for who is accepting registrations and payment at your workplace. The deadline for registrations and payment is August 2.
Please also read the details on the flyer about obtaining supervisory approval to attend.

PEF Region 2 Blood Drive
2024-08-09 10:00 - 16:00 | USW Local 1000 Union Hall, 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning NY
PEF Region 2 is hosting an upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drive in conjunction with USW Local 1000. There is always a great need for blood. If you are able, please consider donating! State employees are granted up to 4 hours of leave to donate blood during work hours, without charging accruals.
Date: Friday, August 9
Time: from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: USW Local 1000 Union Hall, 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning NY
You can register here: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/8d27f8b4/GwBcrHKS00OCuppxH2RL5A?u=https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
Please click here for a flyer you can share with fellow members.
If there are any questions, please reach out to Shelby Wisneski, PEF Region 2 Coordinator at shelby.wisneski@pef.org or 607-731-8686.

Division 357 (ITS Statewide): 2024 Summer Picnic for Regions 9-12
2024-08-08 12:30 - 16:30 | Belmont Lake State Park – Birch Pavilion, Southern State Parkway, Exit 38, N. Babylon, N.Y. 11703
ITS PEF Members:
The Division 357 (ITS Statewide) Events Committee is excited to announce that we will be holding two summer picnics this year for ITS members. One will be held for Downstate and one for Upstate. The details for your event are listed below. Click here to download a flyer that you can post on your bulletin board or share with members who do not get this email. If you have any questions, please email Secretary@pefd357its.org.

Event: Downstate ITS Picnic
Date: August 8, 2024
Time: 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Sign-In: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Basket Give-Away: 2:30pm – Must be present to win.

Registration Link: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/4f3bd2d7/L2mamVt2pU2iOHYYKH9uUQ?u=https://www.universe.com/events/division-357-region-9-12-its-picnic-tickets-B10KMQ

Registration Deadline: July 31, 2024, at Midnight

Location: Belmont Lake State Park – Birch Pavilion, Southern State Parkway, Exit 38, N. Babylon, N.Y. 11703

Cost Structure:

$10.00 – PEF D357 Dues Paying Members

$23.00 – Children under 10

$45.00 – Non-Dues Paying PEF Members, Guests, and Others

$0.00 – Statewide Officers and Regional Coordinators – Please register by emailing Christopher.Ford@pef.org

Note: If you are in Region 9, it is your choice which picnic you attend. You may only use your member discount for one event. You may only use the 1707-Picnic Leave Code for up to 3.75 hours for one event.

PEF DOL Statewide Meetings
2024-08-07 - 2024-08-08
PEF DOL Council Leaders:

The statewide DOL Labor-Management and Health and Safety committees will meet on August 7th and August 8th .

If you would like to submit agenda items, please send them to your Executive Board member before July 18th.

If you do not know who your Executive Board member is, let me know, or review the PEF Executive Board directory: Executive Board & Council Leaders – PEF

Executive Board Meeting
2024-08-01 - 2024-08-02

Region 6 Nurses and Nurse Practitioners Zoom Meeting
2024-07-31 20:00 - 21:00
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PEF Division 244 OPWDD General Membership Meeting
2024-07-31 12:30 - 14:00 | OPWDD-DDSO 750 Vandalia Ave., Brooklyn NY 11239
PEF Division 244 Members:

Please join us on July 31 from 12:30pm-2:00pm, OPWDD-DDSO 750 Vandalia Ave., Brooklyn NY 11239 Room 157A and 157B for a general membership meeting.

Please click here to RSVP so we have enough lunches for everyone!

Please click here for a flyer you can share with fellow members.

PEF Division 189 Membership Meeting
2024-07-30 16:30 - 19:30 | Back Nine Restaurant, 8752 Turin Rd., Rome, N.Y. 13440
CNY OPWDD Members:
We are having a general membership meeting for all members on July 30 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. and invite you to join us. Here are the details:
When: July 30, 4:30 p.m.
Where: Back Nine Restaurant, 8752 Turin Rd., Rome, N.Y. 13440
Please stop by for updates on how things are going with your division and with PEF HQ! We will answer any questions you have while you enjoy a nice dinner. We will also have giveaways for all members.
For a flyer to share with co-workers, please click here.
We look forward to your participation and appreciate your membership.
To ensure we have enough giveaways, please RSVP here.

PEF Region 8 - July PAC Meeting via Zoom
2024-07-24 18:00 - 19:00
PEF Region 8 Members:

We hope you are enjoying your Summer!

Please note the only Region 8 meeting this month is our PAC meeting on July 24.

The same Zoom link is being used as always and is listed below. We will return to our normal hybrid meeting schedule and times in August. Thank you for your patience during these last couple of months.

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Topic: REGION 8 COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Time: 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Division 357: Member Event Invite for Buildings 5 and 8
2024-07-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Building 5, G08 (the large training room on the ground floor)
Building 5 and 8 PS&T Employees:

We are excited to invite you to a special lunch session hosted by PEF Division 357. This is a great opportunity to meet your stewards, explore the benefits offered by PEF, and discuss any concerns you might have in an informal, friendly setting.

Date: July 23, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Building 5, G08 (the large training room on the ground floor)
Note: Lunch will be provided.

For more information and to spread the word, please see this invite. Please share with fellow members and colleagues.

RSVP is required! To confirm your attendance, please fill out this quick form.

We look forward to seeing you there!

PEF Division 208 Health & Safety Day
2024-07-22 06:00 - 08:30 | Greater Binghamton Health Center, 425 Robinson St. We will have tables set up behind Garvin by the Garden Courtyard entrance and in Parking Lot C
PEF Division 208 Members:
We hope you can join us at our PEF Health & Safety Day on Monday, July 22.
Here are the details:
When: 6:00-8:30 a.m. & 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Where: Greater Binghamton Health Center, 425 Robinson St. We will have tables set up behind Garvin by the Garden Courtyard entrance and in Parking Lot C.
Stop by to meet PEF Region 5 Coordinator David Dubofsky and PEF Field Representative Dan Manning, and learn how to get involved with health and safety issues at your workplace.

PEF Region 6 Family Picnic
2024-07-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Oriskany VFW , 7908 State Route 69; Oriskany, NY
Please join us for a family picnic! There will be concessions, inflatable obstacle course, games,
giveaways, and a raffle for 2 cornhole sets!
Date: Sunday, July 21
Time: 12 Noon to 4:00 PM
Location: Oriskany VFW , 7908 State Route 69; Oriskany, NY
Entertainment: Music by DJ James Nutting and a magic show by “The Magic of Chris Wheel”
Menu: BBQ pulled pork and chicken along with baked beans, tomato pie, macaroni and potato salad.
There is no cost to attend for all PEF Region 6 members and up to 4 family members!
Please click here for a flyer you can share with fellow members.
We hope to see you there!

Rochester Pride Parade
2024-07-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Intersection of South Avenue & Science Parkway, Rochester, NY
The Rochester Pride parade attracts thousands of spectators and participants each year. It is a great opportunity for labor to show support for the LGBTQ+ Rochester Community. Members love to see their Union represented! The parade will start at 11:00 am at the intersection of South Avenue and Science Parkway. Please be there by 10:00 a.m. It will travel north on South Avenue and end at the festival, which will be held in the portion of Highland Park known as Beikirch Park (1440 South Avenue).

When: Saturday, July 20 at 10 a.m. Parade begins at 11 am, please arrive by 10 am!
Where: Intersection of South Avenue & Science Parkway, Rochester, NY. Line-up is on Science Parkway, look for the Teamsters Truck!
We will provide you with a PEF Pride T-Shirt.

Please click here to RSVP and tell us your shirt size!

Please click here for a flyer you can share with fellow members.

PEF Division 320 SUNY Upstate Region 4 Summer Clambake
2024-07-19

PEF Nurses and Nurse Practitioners at Bronx PC: Zoom Meeting
2024-07-17 18:30 - 20:00
PEF Nurses and Nurse Practitioners at Bronx PC:

Please join us for a meeting for all Nurses and Nurse Practitioners at Bronx PC:

When: July 17, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Where: via Zoom
We will discuss violence in the workplace, staffing, re-establishing a unit/plan for violent patients, impending RN3 psychiatric educator positions, mandatory overtime issues, and member concerns/feedback.
PEF Vice-President Darlene Williams will be attending the meeting.
Please review the documents below ahead of the meeting:
Please click here for PEF Petition to Curb Workplace Violence.
Please click here for Safety in the Workplace Survey (for agencies working with challenging populations).
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