PEF, AFT continue to distribute books at youth residential facilities
March 13, 2026 — PEF visited Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center in Utica on March 6, with books in hand to give to youth, ranging in age from 5 to 17,...
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2 new Executive Board members seated; next round of Special Elections begin April 6
April 2, 2026 — Two vacant seats on the PEF Executive Board have been filled following the union’s January 2026 Special Elections. Reissa Alderman will fill Seat 173, representing certain members...
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Lobbying in Albany in support of retiree, nursing priorities
April 2, 2026 — April is New York State budget time! I want to thank PEF President Wayne Spence and the PEF Legislative Office for their hard work organizing this...
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Region 1 aims to reenergize Women’s Committee
March 13, 2026 — When Region 1 Coordinator Vinny Cicatello into the position after winning a special election in June 2025, he aspired to reinvigorate several of the Region’s committees,...
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Honoring Caribbean-American women who championed human, labor rights
March 13, 2026 — Every March is International Women’s Month and this year the PEF Caribbean-American Committee is honoring three inspiring women for their contributions to human rights, labor rights,...
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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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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 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
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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