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Making A Difference.............................................................2
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State Budget Update............................................................4
PEF Testifies on State Prison Budget.......................................5
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IT Workers Could Save State Millions......................................6
President’s Message ............................................................7
Legislative Action.................................................................7
Member Mobilization............................................................8
Severance Package Reopens.................................................9
Count Me In Census 2010 ...................................................9
PEF Retirees.....................................................................10
Judges Examine Youth Placement.........................................10
Health Notes and Victory Over Flu Shot Mandate....................11
Indoor Air Quality Training....................................................12
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Safe-Patient-Handling Conference..........................................13
New Vet’s Home Opens in Oxford..........................................13
PEF 2010 Calendar............................................................16
Union Scholarships Available................................................18
Documentary Features DOCS Member..................................20
Black Caucus Awards Scholarship.........................................20
Region 8, 12 Train Leaders, Members..................................21
PEF Participates in Holiday Charities .....................................22
Puerto Rican Workers Seek Support.....................................22
Region 12 Mourns Activist..................................................24
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PEF Agency Fee Procedures................................................24
Region 9 Seeks Coordinator.................................................26
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