First time delegates: we would love to hear from you! Joshua has been a part of the union world for 20+ years but this year is his FIRST PEF convention and we couldn’t be more excited! First time delegates, please visit the Comms room aka the Tesla room in the convention center to record your thoughts on your first convention. #PEFConvention2026

Last night PEF had the privilege of having the falls lit up blue and yellow to represent the 48th Convention being in town! #PEFConvention2026

Convention is underway in Niagara Falls and we will be taking you along the way. Stay tuned for more union pride, solidarity and all things PEF! #PEFConvention2026

Today we began to welcome Delegates to the convention center in Niagara Falls for the 48th PEF Convention! We are excited to see you all tonight at 10pm at Horseshoe Falls for the PEF colors illumination. Be sure to dress warm.

The 48th PEF Convention has officially opened its doors for registration! Welcome to Niagara Falls, Delegates 🥳 #PEFConvention2026

ONE DAY UNTIL CONVENTION! Here is the forecast for Convention 2026 ☀ Sunny & low/mid 60s every day along with lows in 40s at night Reminder: be sure to bring a sweater or jacket for our evening events including Sunday night's Falls Illumination in PEF Colors at 10pm and fireworks on Tuesday evening!

Destination Niagara featured PEF in a special write up about Convention being hosted at the Niagara Falls Convention Center this year! Read the full story: wnypapers.com/news/article/c…

Convention Goers!! Be sure to save this post for your morning caffeine ☕ LUMA Cafe & Eatery and La Patisserie are both within walking distance of the NFCC and best of all - both are part of the "show your badge" program which means you get 10% with each purchase when you show your convention badge. Only TWO more days until we see you in Niagara Falls, Delegates!

Every year, the PEF Region hosting the union’s annual Convention selects a charity to support, and this year Region 1 members overwhelmingly chose to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House of Western New York. To read more and learn how to donate please visit: communicator.pef.org/issue/v…

THREE DAYS UNTIL CONVENTION! Here are 3 hot spots to check out and grab some good eats while in Niagara Falls: 1. Top of the Falls (restaurant) - a fun way to experience the Horseshoe Falls and enjoy a meal, or some apps and a drink! 🍽 2. Judi's Lounge (restaurant) - the locals claim this to be the best wings in town so stop by and see what you think. 🍗 3. La Patisserie - not only is this one on the same block as the convention center, but it is also a part of the "Show your badge" program so you can receive 10% off your purchase! Their desserts look absolutely delicious 🤩

Yesterday Region 2 Coordinator Shelby Wisneski and PEF members Carrie Hoopes (steward), Stacey Heary and Carina Watson from Allegany County spoke out during the county legislature’s public comment period, sharing their perspectives on ongoing contract negotiations and advocating for a fair contract.

Four days until Convention 2026 so here are 4 essential travel items to bring along: 1. Cozy sweater/jacket - be sure to bring a sweater/jacket for Monday night's Falls Illumination in PEF Colors. There will also be fireworks on Tuesday evening! 2. Breast Cancer Awareness shirt - please wear pink on Tuesday to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 3. Comfortable shoes - you will need comfortable shoes to get around the convention center, hotels, restaurants and more! 4. Harvest Fest Costumes - we are so excited for the Harvest Fest on Tuesday evening, make sure you bring your best harvest costume or favorite union leader costume. There will be prizes!! See you all on Sunday!

Congratulations, President Spence, recognized by The New York CaribNews as a Jamaican-American Leader of Excellence! Read the story here: bit.ly/4zrn7rk

Region 5 and VP Randi DiAntonio hosted steward training today. Please join us in welcoming our newest stewards! 🎉

Today our PEF Staff worked hard to stuff 760 delegate bags for Convention 2026! Who is ready to have some fun in Niagara Falls?

The countdown is on, only FIVE days until Convention 2026 in Niagara Falls! Here is a list of must see places when you visit: 1. Maid of the Mist - go see the falls in all their glory 2. Old Fort Niagara - a historic museum for the history buffs 3. Seneca Niagara Casino - enjoy the casino, spa, and food 4. Erie Lock Tour - a different kind of boat tour along the Erie 5. Bella Rose Winery and Vineyard - a great way to relax and learn about the local wine offerings We cannot wait to see everyone soon!

With just weeks until Election Day, PEF members were busy supporting one of their union brothers on Saturday, making phone calls to urge support for @Devin_Lander. A PEF member and the New York State Historian, Devin is running a campaign in SD-43 focused on affordability, healthcare and education for residents of Rensselaer, Washington and Albany Counties.

Creedmoor’s “Campaign for Change” rolls on! PEF and CSEA Health and Safety Specialists Michael Marquez, Jane Munier Gorman, and Andrew Moschetto trained members at PEF Division 241 on Oct. 8 how to respond in the event of a workplace assault. Thanks to Council Leader Michele Rosello for organizing, PEF Membership Benefits for educating members about workers’ comp and trauma benefits, and all the PEF members at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center who are stepping up and taking action to make their workplace safer!