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

    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...

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

    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...

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  • QWL grants boost morale, provide worksites with appliance

    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...

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

    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...

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  • PEF members participate in AFL-CIO convention  

    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,...

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  • Member’s interview with DOH doctor educates the public about Long COVID

    Member’s interview with DOH doctor educates the public about Long COVID

    June 12, 2026 — The dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic may have receded, but for some the health effects linger long past the active infection.  For PEF member Jacklynn...

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  • Conference tackles health and safety through skill-building and fostering partnerships with management

    Conference tackles health and safety through skill-building and fostering partnerships with management

    May 21, 2026 — More than 300 PEF leaders and State management representatives came together to discuss health and safety at this year’s PEF/NYS Health and Safety Conference from May 11...

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  • Workshop highlights DOCCS response and investigation into substance exposures

    Workshop highlights DOCCS response and investigation into substance exposures

    May 21, 2026 — Exposure incidents at New York State correctional facilities are on the rise. PEF has documented cases at Attica, Clinton, Mohawk, Upstate, Wyoming, and several others. Just last month, a parolee in Queens blew powdered narcotics...

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  • PEF members piece together history and deliver soldiers to final resting place 

    PEF members piece together history and deliver soldiers to final resting place 

    June 12, 2026 — It was a winter day in February 2019 when construction of a housing development in Lake George unearthed numerous unmarked military graves. Members from the New...

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