The Communicator
October 2000
The Official Online Edition of
The New York State Public Employees Federation

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The Communicator September magazine edition,
press date Septeber 26, 2000

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PEF Convention Highlights

Campaign 2000

New Health Benefits

Features
Challenges, choices, changes
Delegates approve dues hike
AFL-CIO leader & state comptroller wow delegates
Legislative Agenda, some Resolutions OK'd
Race to represent NY in US Senate coming down to wire
Presidential race heads into the homestretch
PEF targets key races

Departments
President's Message: Stronger together
You Said It: Letters to the editor
Nurses Station: Short staffing legislative battle looms
Health Notes: set aside pre-tax pay to cover eligible expenses
Retirees In Action: COLA check is in the mail
Parole: Member risks job to help another

Union Matters
PEF endorses candidates for Election 2000
Delegates support displaced SEIU janitors
Nominees sought for statewide officer, E-Board
OMRDD: Wizard of YOP turns dropouts into stars
Members In Action

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