December 12, 2025 — Article 36 of PEF’s collective bargaining agreement with New York State is known as the “No Discrimination Article.” It establishes a Joint Affirmative Action Advisory Committee...
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January 9, 2026 — In 1998 under the administration of former PEF President Roger Benson, PEF established the Nurse Organizer position, a full-time staff position responsible for organizing and empowering...
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What a year it’s been for your union! From the wildcat strike at DOCCS, to speaking out against federal budget cuts, to saving SUNY Downstate, PEF truly did it in 2025. Together...
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December 12, 2025 — One of PEF’s top priorities when it comes to improving working conditions and protecting its members at DOCCS is the delivery of quality programming to incarcerated...
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December 12, 2025 — PEF offers steward training across all 12 of the union’s regions. Each region has different training techniques and the sessions often vary based on the instructors. So when Debbie Egel started working as the Interim Organizer of Field Services for Regions 10-12,...
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December 12, 2025 — With PEF’s 2023-2026 PS&T contract ending April 1, 2026, the Contract Committee is gearing up for negotiations at a time when uncertainty seems rampant at every...
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December 15, 2025 — The PEF Executive Board meets quarterly and is the highest-ranking deliberative body of the union other than the annual Convention. A full Executive Board assures that...
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December 15, 2025 — Jet Dental Clinics are mobile dental clinics that offer a wide range of preventative dental services including cleanings, x-rays, regular exams and more. The clinic travels...
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December 2, 2025 — Just before Thanksgiving, PEF learned there would be a 9.6% increase in New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) premiums in 2026, and President Wayne Spence hosted a telephone town...
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