PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement after Gov. Kathy Hochul was sworn in on Aug. 24, 2021, as the 57th governor of New York: (Hans Pennink/AP Photo)
“PEF looks forward to working with Gov. Kathy Hochul and her leadership team as our members continue to deliver the essential services that keep the state running. There is a lot of work to do as New York grapples with a relentless virus and the professionals who make up our union are eager to do it – together. The state is stronger when labor and management respect each other and are committed to a future where all New Yorkers have the freedom to thrive.”