PEF in the News
Public Employees Federation president: ‘I understand why’ prison workers are striking President Spence was a guest on Spectrum News’ Capital Tonight with Susan Arbetter on Feb. 25 to talk...
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Blast from the Past: New York sought to cut public worker jobs
March 5, 2025 — In 2025, the federal government is firing workers and slashing services in what they say is an attempt to shrink the size of government spending and...
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Stay engaged and informed as the federal government makes drastic cuts
March 5, 2025 — My fellow Retirees and Union Siblings, we are in uncharted times! I have just returned from Washington, D.C., where I attended an AFT Retirees Program &...
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PEF testifies at Civil Service commission meeting
February 14, 2025 — When the HELP program was introduced in 2023 by the Department of Civil Service (DCS), it was meant to be a temporary initiative to support hiring...
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Coalition of unions, clergy and legislators seek transparency and investment for SUNY Downstate
February 5, 2025 — A coalition of labor unions, Brooklyn clergy and community leaders spent the day in Albany on February 4, visiting with legislators and holding a press conference,...
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Region 5 elects Scott Staub as new coordinator
February 14, 2025 — Scott Staub, a Disability Analyst 3 at OTDA in Endicott, was elected by Region 5 members in January to be their new regional coordinator. Staub succeeds...
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PEF retiree’s work honored as Nonprofit of the Night at Barclays Center
February 14, 2025 — During the Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks game on January 21, 2025, Erna Blackman and her team were brought onto the court to celebrate her...
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Health and Safety success stories earn members Buffalo Sabres tickets
February 14, 2025 — The health and safety of members is PEF’s top priority. And while horrific stories of stabbings or assaults earn the headlines, there are many ways that...
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Tell your lawmakers to address PEF’s budget priorities!
With the FY 2025-26 State Budget cycle in full swing, it’s important that all PEF members make their voices heard about union priorities! We have 10 letter writing campaigns this...
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