Support true charities, job security

While PEF urges its members to generously support the 2002 State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA), the union’s Job Security Committee asks members to choose carefully in designating which agencies will receive their donations.

“The success of the SEFA campaign is a measure of the important tradition of member generosity,” said PEF Vice President Pat Baker, chair of the Job Security Committee. “It must also reflect the members’ ability to choose agencies that provide charity and community supports not available through public services.

“Preserving the security of members’ jobs in all agencies requires awareness and the ability to distinguish between genuine charities and parallel bureaucracies,” Baker said. “Unfortunately, some agencies have demonstrated a competitive policy of acquiring responsibility and public funding for services traditionally provided by our members and other public employees.”

The committee cited mounting evidence that any economic advantages from out-sourcing public services are frequently offset by reduced quality and accountability.

“However, the list of potential SEFA designees is proof that deserving and effective agencies abound,” Baker added. “Some of them provide particularly valued support to PEF members and their families, and others extend desperately needed aid abroad.

“Designating that your contributions go to such organizations reflects both enlightened self interest,” she said, “and informed, targeted support for true charities.” — Sherry Halbrook

The Communicator
September 2002
The Official Online Edition of
The New York State Public Employees Federation

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PEF backs Pataki re-election bid
PEF Board votes to back candidates in ’02 races
PEF joins fight against soaring Rx costs
Early retirement windows opening
Q&A on 25/55, ERI
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Victims’ families grateful for PEF’s help
Contributions of PEF activists missed
PEF to dedicate memorial

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You Said It: Member's letters this month
Member Mobilization: 8 steps to success
Legislative Action: Retirement, whistleblower laws
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Retirees In Action: Lucky to get 1% COLA
PEF Membership Benefits Program & Travel Corp

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2002 Convention Preview
PEF researcher’s discovery offers hope
Members show interest in PS&T negotiations
Division 236 at Parole fully mobilized
Members at Labor Dept. win back rights
PEF fights big chemo bills
PEF vets keep wagering safe bet
PEF wins OT pay
Highlights of PEF Exec Board’s meeting
Member’s kids wins scholarships
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