July 8, 2026 — PEF members who work at DOCCS facilities across the state face issues ranging from workplace violence, sexual harassment, and bullying by management. Many say that conditions...
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Editors Note: We are reprinting Jim’s story with permission from AFT. Statewide Retirees President Jim Carr was recently featured in AFT Voices, a publication created by the American Federation...
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July 8, 2026 — Region 7 offered three scholarships this year to dependents of Region 7 members. Traditionally, the Region only offers two scholarships, honoring Paul Normandeau and Ellen Mainville, who both lost their lives to...
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July 8, 2026 — The application and eligibility guidelines for the PEF Division 179 scholarships are now available. Division 179 includes members in the Office of General Services (OGS) and the Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services (DHSES). Scholarship...
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On June 11, 2026, the PEF Executive Board convened a Special Session to consider the negotiated 2026-2031 tentative agreement for all PEF-represented members of the Professional, Scientific and Technical...
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I want members to know that the 2026-2031 Tentative Agreement for the PS&T Unit that is now up for ratification marks the culmination of a long and difficult road. We...
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June 12, 2026 — The PEF Executive Board met on June 4 and 5 in Albany, kicking off the quarterly meeting with a presentation on reforms to the pension plan, a Q&A with Civil Service...
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June 12, 2026 — In May 2024, the NYS Department of Civil Service issued a Request for Proposals to secure the services of a vendor to review the state’s total...
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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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