REGION 5 PAC
Matt
Ryan Endorsement for Binghamton Mayor
10/23/05
The Public Employees Federation has endorsed Matt Ryan for mayor of the city of Binghamton. With our endorsement, we will participate in the activities in support of Mr. Ryan's campaign.
“After interviewing each of the
three candidates, the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) Region 5
feels Matt Ryan is the most qualified. We
are confident Mr. Ryan has the qualities it takes to best serve city residents
and develop the strongest working relationship with all elected officials.”
Paul
Gendron
Please click below for all of the details:
We will participate in literature drops. This will consist of individuals or groups walking from door to door to hand deliver literature about our endorsed candidate. Participants will meet at the back of the State Street Plaza at the Citizen's Action Office at 10:00 am each Saturday from now until the election on Tuesday, November 8th.
STATEWIDE PAC
The
Statewide Political Action Committee [SWPAC] is composed of representatives from
PEF's 12 Regions and a representative from the PEF Retiree Organization. PEF
Vice President Ken Brynien is the Chair of the SWPAC.
The PAC operates under policies approved by the PEF Executive Board and
resolutions adopted by convention delegates. The names, addresses, email and
phone numbers of the current SWPAC are as follows:
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PEF Legislative Agenda
Working closely with the PEF Legislative Department, the Statewide PAC organizes and coordinates political activity on a statewide basis. Each Regional PAC Chair coordinates political activities and programs between the Statewide PAC and the Regional PAC. This structure provides the channels for two-way communication and action between the grassroots membership and the Statewide PAC.
Each year, the SWPAC receives membership input for our Legislative Agenda. With technical assistance from our Legislative staff, the SWPAC puts together a draft of our legislative priorities which is reviewed and approved by our Executive Board and then voted on by the 1,000 convention delegates. Our agenda is then communicated to all state legislators and promoted throughout the legislative session.
Support PEF Endorsed 2002 Candidates
The 2004 PEF Legislative Agenda
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Bills
PEF Supported Or Opposed – 2004
Bills PEF Supported
Which Passed Both Houses – 2004
Bills PEF Supported
Which Passed One House – 2004
- PEF Endorsements
The Statewide PAC receives recommendations for political endorsements in local, state and national elections from the Regional PACs and then makes final recommendations for endorsement to our PEF Executive Board. The Executive Board makes endorsement decisions in all state and national races, and local races which have statewide significance. PEF endorsements in each region can be obtained from the Regional PAC chair. PEF concentrates most of our political activity on races for statewide offices and state legislature as well as U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
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PEF Political Training
In conjunction with our Mobilization and Education Department and our International Affiliates (SEIU and AFT), the SWPAC develops programs to train members on various aspects of political action based on training needs. The video "Ghost of a Chance", detailing why public employees must get involved in political action is available in every region, as well as a political action training module for stewards.
- PEF PAL Program
The Political Action Liaison [PAL] program was established in 1993, pairing a PEF member with each State Senator and Assembly member. An invigorated PAL program is key to our legislative success. PALs communicate PEF's message to legislators on a variety of issues, and relay information back to the SWPAC. If you want to know who the PAL is for your legislator, or if you want to become a PAL, contact your Regional PAC Chair for more information.
- PEF COPE
The Committee on Political Education [COPE] was established in 1985 in response to a convention resolution. This is a segregated fund for our members and staff to make voluntary contributions for political purposes. It is our only vehicle for making contributions to PEF endorsed candidates in Federal elections, since union dues cannot be used for this purpose. Every PEF member is urged to participate in COPE. Only $1.00 per paycheck from every member would give a large boost to our political clout.
For More Information:
- PEF LEGISLATIVE STAFF
Brian F. Curran, Legislative Director and Counsel
Helen Brooks, Political Organizer/Lobbyist
Mark Streb, Political Organizer/Lobbyist
Eileen E. Roach, Legislative Assistant
PEF Legislative Department
100 State Street, Suite 1070
Albany, NY 12207
1-800-724-4997
518 432-4003
Fax: 518 432-7739