June is Pride Month-Women's Equality need base changes.

What's the official day of Pride; June 6, 2021 and North Babylon-Deer Park; pulled off an unthinkable extravaganza this year. Not even Pandemic Covid 19 Healthcare Fears could stop the momentous moment of Celebration and reflection. Many people were involved; grass roots to bigger entities; ensuring the public safety of participants; ie; Northwell Health System, Babylon Village Mayor's office, Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce and the Long Island Wave; these organizations that represent all the establishments along the Parade Route are to commended.

I had a great time; and it was good to see so many celebrating their reasons for coming forward. Along the Parade route there is the "Women's Suffrage Marker"; I myself; learned something new that day as I didn't realize one for Women was located within Babylon Village. I'm fascinated by these Markers; so if I have time; I take a moment to look at what's The Declaration and message on them. I, myself was elated in my spirt at that moment; knowing I made the right decision to stop by North Babylon's Pride Event 2021.

As we look towards the future; New York State's Constitution on Women's Rights and those from the LGBTQ we're still in need of procedural processes within larger content of our Civil Rights. This disheartens me; because I find myself; as a Former NYS Legislative Staff Member-entitled-to the Promise issued at the commencement of State Employment; my Employee Benefits-active or retirement. NYS Legislature as my Employer; has not followed through on 2 Laws that offer Employees (Public or Private) their Employee right of within Collective Bargaining of Employment. In 2019; NYS enacted the State Equality Law; which the intent of the Law is to ensure that Women Employees (those of us as well in Sex Orientation) receive Equal Earnings for Employment. This was a wonderful accomplishment-however; Obligatory enforcement aspects have not resonated within NYS Public Employment. Is that a little above Topsey Turvey?

I'm in favor of celebrations; but I do not support direct Arrogance and Ignorance of NYS Public Service Employer (NYS Legislature) in intentionally postponing my Employee as of Rights which were set in 1991, and again between 1994-2013. This is wrong; and reflective of other Women and Members of LGBTQ's plight in the "receipt" of prior Earnings for employment already issued; as we call it Retroactive Corrective Earnings because it takes into consider; Prior Employment Service Corrections.

In Public Service Employment; Employees often agree to perform Employment Roles immediately; with the Understanding from the Public Employer; Earnings changes will be Corrected. For 19 years; as my Public Service was continuous-I like many of you who perform work duty and receive your Earnings 1 week or 2 weeks later; believed that while I was providing Employment services; the Public Employer would make good on the "Promise". The Promise takes impact the moment; an Employee enters service and once Employment is ended or severed; it's the Obligation of the Employer to finalize-clear up the debt owed to the Employee. This has not occurred for me; As a Female Public Officer for 8 years! Male Colleagues in similar duty and work performance; have not ever waited 8 years for "retroactive corrective earnings".

The 2 Laws violated within my own Employment Service; are; Unpaid Family Leave Act and NYS Public Service Law-for my tenured service. This is so important to note; because while I was in NYS Public Service-I, myself; never saw myself different or less than my Male Colleague. It's within our Oath of Service to see uniformity. But NYS Legislature has gotten away with discriminating against me within the OATH; by intentionally issuing me Earnings that were not Equal based on performance, based on tenure rights, and based on date of entry into Public Service. At any point I; like any of you that celebrated Pride; could be Fired; or released of Duty-there is no Union protecting my Employee Interests while in NYS Public Service. The Implicit understanding that NYS Legislature as the POLICY MAKING Employer is to ensure DUTY of OATH to Fellow NYS Public Servants; and that Intentionally DID not occur with Maryann Maltese.

Pride means so much to so many People; from those in the community; to those that understand the need base for changes. I; during my Internship decided to direct my Thesis to Aids/HIV confidentiality laws of the 1990's; then; many felt they could not demonstrate PRIDE because other Social aspects in one's lives were discriminated against; including Healthcare, Housing, Access to Benefits within Government; sitting in Restaurants on your time and much more. These Supporters that came Out and placed their Names on Banners; they understand the history and the additional needs that must take Root.

I never asked for Whistleblower Protections while in service; but as NYS Legislature made a Clear decision to violate every Employer-Employee Rule based law within my As of rights at Tenure; I have filed a Lawsuit against NYS Legislature as the Employer. I'm disheartened that I; after 19 years of Decorative Service needed to do so. The Communication between myself and my Employer never took impact; and for 18 months (within a 30 Day notice Employer-Employee requirement) my As of Rights have been tabled. My As of Rights as the Employee; is reflective of the cause at large because in 1991, and within 1994-2013; not many WOMEN excelled internally within Political Processes or as we know it; NYS State Legislature-State Law Policy Makers.

I continue to stand with you today; why because 30 years later; 1991-2021; the aspect of Earnings still needs ROOT in NYS and the 2019 State Equality Law is lacking Procedural Process for State or Private Sector Employees. It's imperative to pay attention in 2022; as to which Legislators for the last 18 months and going forward in the NEXT 18 MONTHS have intentionally delayed what is As of Right Employment processes. This intentional non response has done what exactly; negated my ability to be in receipt of my rightful Pension-pushing me to dip into my own Monies-that's Unethical. While State Legislators are receiving Bi-weekly salary; Maryann Maltese has not received her Pension; yet.

I'm seeking Statewide Office (Senate or Assembly) in 2022; why so allusive some ask; because New State Legislative Lines will be drawn before the end of the Year-2021; and discussed in January 2022. I appreciate the support and every day going forward; if you see a State Legislator; ask them; Why wasn't the Maryann Maltese BILL introduction introduced this year? A bill introduction is an IDEA of Necessity before it's Signed into LAW. Non-Introduction by State Legislators in its entirety - It sent the wrong message in multiple ways. This is why; once again I'm seeking Statewide Office-to set us Back on Track.

Maryann Maltese; is a licensed Real Estate Agent-Better Homes and Gardens; Atlantic Shores. You can reach me, 631-644-5765, or at maryannmaltese1000@gmail.com to get involved with the upcoming State Elections of 2022.