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PEF Region 11 Coordinator \u2013 Bernadette O\u2019Connor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

PEF Region 11 Coordinator Bernadette O\u2019Connor started in that position in July 2017, and has worked diligently to ensure the 4,230 members who work in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island are properly represented by their union.<\/p>\n

O\u2019Connor is a hands-on coordinator who walks-the-walk when it comes to representing PEF members who are so devoted to their careers, they are often reluctant to rock the management boat when a worksite issue arises.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome of our members are just quiet, and don\u2019t always understand their rights,\u201d O\u2019Connor said. \u201cI am here to help educate them as to what their union can do for them. It is important for me to keep our members informed and up-to-date as to what is happening in their union and how it can address their issues, especially post-Janus.\u201d<\/p>\n

Being a 29-year state employee who currently works as a recreation therapist at Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, O\u2019Connor has become a union activist who knows all too well about the fight against privatization.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe state was trying to close the Ella McQueen Residential Center in Brooklyn, and we met with elected officials at the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus such as Assembly Members Latrice Walker and Nick Perry. We worked together to get the closure reversed. That success is a result of networking, keeping each other informed, addressing the challenges and finding a solution,\u2019 O\u2019Connor said.<\/p>\n

She is also working with Assemblywoman Diana Richardson, as community and maintaining quality public services are high priorities for both women.<\/p>\n

\u201cFollowing the rules and the chain of command is a great way to deal with issues that our members encounter. It\u2019s all about doing the right thing and solving the issues with respect, instead of running to the top and complaining.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether I am at a membership meeting or going door-to-door to meet with members, my message to everyone is to stick together and stay together,\u201d O\u2019Connor said. \u201cThe success of our union depends on our ability to communicate and work together to find solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n

NYC Regional Office – Region 11<\/h3>\n

Region 11 Coordinator
\nBernadette O\u2019Connor<\/a><\/p>\n

100 William Street, Suite 1700
\nNew York, NY 10038
\n(800) 522-8700, (212) 227-3132
\n(866) 897-9775, (718) 637-2019
\nFAX (212) 964-3571
\nFAX (718) 637-2024<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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