PEF and CSEA to Hold Candlelight Vigils Calling out Gov. Paterson on Layoffs

ALBANY, NY (12/28/2010)(readMedia)-- Leaders and members of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) will gather outside state offices in several locations across the state Wednesday, December 29, to call out Gov. David Paterson on the layoffs.

Union representatives will light hundreds of candles to symbolize the services being "snuffed out" should the layoff of 902 state employees go forward December 31, as planned.

PEF President Kenneth Brynien and CSEA President Danny Donohue will attend the largest gathering at the state Capitol in Albany. Candlelight vigils also will take place in Hornell, Elmira, Endicott, Utica and Poughkeepsie.

Albany - West Capitol Park, Wednesday, December 29, 4:30 p.m.

Hornell (800) 724-5001 - 40 Main Street, Wednesday, December 29, 4:30 p.m.

Elmira (800) 724-5001 - (In front of Senator-elect Tom O'Mara's office), 333 East Water Street, 4:30 p.m.

Endicott (607) 785-1699 - Glendale State Office Bldg., 1600 E. Perimeter Road, (In front of Bldg. 16), Wednesday, December 29, 4:00 p.m. (note start time)

Utica (315) 768-0123 - State Office Bldg., 207 Genesee Street, Wednesday, December 29, 4:30 p.m.

Poughkeepsie (845-473-5022) - DOT Regional Office Bldg., 4 Burnett Blvd., 4:30 p.m.

Union leaders and members will be available for interviews at each location.

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