November 4, 2025 — For PEF members who wish to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with the New York State’s program administrator, Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC), open enrollment is underway until December...
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October 29, 2025 — The 47th annual PEF Convention kicked off October 20 on the 1932 ice rink at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, bringing together nearly 700 delegates from various agencies all...
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PEF Region 8 Coordinator Danielle Bridger was sworn in as President of the Albany County Central Federation of Labor on November 5. Danielle has been a member of ACCFL since...
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November 5, 2025 — One vacant seat on the PEF Executive Board has been filled, and four are heading to balloting after the October 2025 Special Election cycle. Francis (Nicke) McAndrew fills Seat 460, representing certain members at the Department of State. Seat 30, representing certain members at the Department...
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October 31, 2025 — The Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) allows eligible employees to exchange previously accrued annual leave and/or personal leave in return for a biweekly credit to reduce their share of New York...
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November 7, 2025 — In the late 1800s and early 1900s, working conditions for most in the United States were fraught with danger and low wages. For women workers, that...
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October 29, 2025 — New York State Governor Kathy Hochul took the stage on Day One of the PEF Convention on Oct. 20, 2025, with one simple message: Thank you. “The reason...
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October 29, 2025 — During his keynote address at PEF Convention on Oct. 20, 2025, Transit Workers Union (TWU) International President John Samuelson delivered a strong reminder that unions must stick to their...
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October 29, 2025 — Between plenary sessions on Monday and Tuesday, Convention delegates had a chance to share some topics they would like to see addressed during the next round...
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