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Stories of hostility, fear, intimidation, and toxicity from management at the Department of Financial Services are appalling and frequent.<\/p>\n

PEF members should never feel afraid to speak up, stand together, or exercise their union rights.<\/p>\n

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Members of the PEF Executive Board pose with the union’s giant 20′ inflatable bull at a March 2025 meeting in Albany.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Management\u2019s actions have sent a clear message:<\/p>\n

They want workers silent, isolated, and scared into submission.<\/em><\/p>\n

We have a message of our own: You can\u2019t scare our rights away.<\/b><\/p>\n

It is time to step up and stand together with your union as we STOMP out intimidation, bullying, and disrespect. Bullying is not leadership. Workers deserve respect, not fear. Respect is a right, not a favor.<\/p>\n

Join us at a rally on Tuesday, September 8th outside at 1 State Street in New York City at 11:30 a.m.<\/b> and help us send management a message they cannot ignore: Manage with respect \u2014 or step aside.<\/p>\n

Click here to register for the rally on Sept. 8 at 11:30 a.m<\/b><\/a>.<\/b> There will be a reception following at the PEF NYC office located at 100 William St., 17th floor. PEF members should use your leave accruals for anything beyond your lunch break.<\/p>\n

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