• The PEF 2026 Contract Tour kicks off!

    The PEF 2026 Contract Tour kicks off!

    February 27, 2026 — PEF Statewide Officers, including President Wayne Spence and Contract Team Chair Darlene Williams, are visiting worksites across the State to answer questions about ongoing negotiations, which...

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  • PEF Appointment Letter Bill signed by Governor, takes effect by December 2027 

    PEF Appointment Letter Bill signed by Governor, takes effect by December 2027 

    February 27, 2026 — In private sector employment, when a new employee is hired or promoted, they receive a letter announcing the specifics related to their appointment, including salary, benefits...

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  • President’s keynote address at conference reflects on legacy, hopes for the future

    President’s keynote address at conference reflects on legacy, hopes for the future

    February 27, 2026 — President Wayne Spence gave the keynote address at the 55th Annual New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislators (NYSABPRHAL) Conference in...

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  • William Crotty, 1951 – 2026

    William Crotty, 1951 – 2026

    Chapter 7 Retiree President William A. Crotty, 74, of Plattsburgh, passed away February 20, 2026, in Vermont. Mr. Crotty started his state career in January 1979 as a teacher at...

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  • PEF in the NEWS

    PEF in the NEWS

    PEF VP provides tips for fellow unions One of PEF’s international unions, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), turned to PEF Vice President and Statewide Political Action Committee Chair Randi...

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  • Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day across the state

    Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day across the state

    February 25, 2026 — Region 3 members are invited to the annual PEF Region 3 Legislative Breakfast, from 9 to 11 a.m. March 14 at the Regional Office, 255 East...

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  • Contract team encouraged after first meeting with the State

    Contract team encouraged after first meeting with the State

    February 6, 2026 — One of the most important functions of any labor union is the ability to negotiate a fair, quality contract. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement for the...

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  • President’s Message: Unified for a Fair Contract!

    President’s Message: Unified for a Fair Contract!

    The PEF Contract Team, led by Vice President and Chair Darlene Williams, met with the Office of Employee Relations for the first time on February 2, launching negotiations for the...

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  • PEF opposes Civil Service plan to make 40 more titles eligible for NY HELPS 

    PEF opposes Civil Service plan to make 40 more titles eligible for NY HELPS 

    January 20, 2026 — On January 14, the Civil Service Commission approved a request from the Department of Civil Service to move 40 additional titles to the non-competitive jurisdictional class,...

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