"You
were there when I needed you, and I will be there when
you need me. I look forward to a close, effective,
productive relationship with PEF."
"We need to learn to speak with one voice as unions. Our future is a matter of choice, not chance."
"Because
of what government and public employees have done, we
have the peace of mind that the meat your family eats is
clean and your prescription medicine is tested and
safe."
"As
long as you stay united, we'll stand behind you in this
fight for a fair contract."Other Convention Business
A proposed constitutional amendment
that would have had PEF hold its future conventions every
two years, instead of annually, was defeated at the 21st
Annual PEF convention in Rochester.
The proposal was meant to save the union money and allow
it to redirect resources to provide more training for
PEF's general membership.
Delegates advocating to keep the annual conventions
stated that, the annual convention is just too valuable
an opportunity for building understanding and unity among
the elected representatives from every part of PEF's
diverse membership to surrender.
Delegates also took up and approved an amendment that
expands the window for scheduling PEF conventions to
include September, as well as October and November.