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June 2026 President’s Message

Executive Board discusses contract, pension reforms, and Civil Service issues

June 12, 2026 — The PEF Executive Board met on June 4 and 5 in Albany, kicking off the quarterly meeting with a presentation on reforms to the pension plan, a Q&A with Civil Service...

Special Eboard Report

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Board questions Civil Service commissioner about statewide compensation study 

June 12, 2026 — In May 2024, the NYS Department of Civil Service issued a Request for Proposals to secure the services of a vendor to review the state’s total...

Policy pushed for by PEF at OMH leads to discovery of 13 knives in patient’s room

June 12, 2026 — At the March 2025 PEF Executive Board meeting, members voted unanimously to consider a vote of no-confidence against Office of Mental Health (OMH) Commissioner Ann Marie...

PEF leading the way on intersection of state workforce and Artificial Intelligence 

June 12, 2026 — ALBANY, N.Y. – The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) convened its third summit on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in the state workforce...

QWL grants boost morale, provide worksites with appliance

June 12, 2026 — Through Article 14 of the PS&T contract, PEF divisions can apply for a grant of up to $1,250 per year for certain kitchen appliances to improve...

PEF wins lawsuit against state on out-of-title grievances 

June 12, 2026 — On April 23, 2026, PEF received a favorable court decision in a challenge to the Office of Employee Relations’ (OER) denials of out-of-title work grievances filed...

PEF members participate in AFL-CIO convention  

June 12, 2026 — Several PEF members attended the AFL-CIO’s 30th Constitutional Convention in Minneapolis, Minn., from June 7 to 10, with Region 7 Coordinator Barb Stransky representing the Jefferson,...