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President’s Message

PEF solidarity on display in the community and the Capitol

The first quarter of each year is always a busy time for this union. The State Legislature is in session, soliciting feedback from PEF and other stakeholders as they formalize the budget. The halls of the Capitol in Albany echo with advocates pushing their priority issues at rallies and press conferences. PEF has been an active participant at many of those, including calls to save SUNY Downstate and Fix Tier 6 of the pension plan.

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Features

February 2024 | Volume 42. No. 1

Rally for SUNY Downstate Hospital shows community strength

Rally for SUNY Downstate Hospital shows community strength

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Tier 6 rally highlights state workers’ fervor to fix pension plan

Tier 6 rally highlights state workers’ fervor to fix pension plan

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PEF contract money to be paid this Spring

PEF contract money to be paid this Spring

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Higher Ed Differential deadline looms; don’t wait, get your proof and submit now!  - PEF Communicator

Higher Ed Differential deadline looms; don’t wait, get your proof and submit now!

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Care Patrol

Member News

PEF reminds members to keep safe in parking lots

PEF reminds members to keep safe in parking lots

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PEF seeks to identify all veterans in the union

PEF seeks to identify all veterans in the union

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Blast from the Past: Déjà vu at Downstate

Blast from the Past: Déjà vu at Downstate

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Table of Contents

• The President’s Message
• Rally for SUNY Downstate Hospital shows community strength
• Tier 6 rally highlights state workers’ fervor to fix pension plan
• Higher Ed Differential deadline looms; don’t wait, get your proof and submit now!
• PEF contract money to be paid this Spring
• PEF gathers elected leaders, NYC clergy for discussion about SUNY Downstate
• Blast from the Past: Déjà vu at Downstate
• Higher Ed Differential deadline looms; don’t wait, get your proof and submit now!
• PEF seeks to identify all veterans in the union
• LABOR HISTORY: When women, labor, and film connect you get cinematic gems
• PEF Membership Benefits Program hosting book signing and reading March 16
• PEF member celebrated for 40 years of service
• UNION LEADER SPOTLIGHT: Pamela August
• PEF contract provides grant program to improve work life
• Upcoming PSWP Trainings: Data Analysis, Resilience, and Client Engagement Strategies for Diverse Challenges
• PEF social workers join National Association of Social Workers for lobby day in Albany
• PEF, UUP and other unions call out SUNY Downstate closure plans
• PEF Townhall focuses on contract and budget updates
• PEF in the News
• Letters to the Editor
• Retirees in Action: Negotiations begin for first 10 Medicare Part D drugs:
• Ailing members need your leave donations
• 2024 PEF Calendar

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