RETIREES IN ACTION
September 24, 2024 — When I was a younger man working for the Department of Corrections, I learned the importance of a union. Without unions workers have very few protections...
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PEF, state IT leaders discuss future of Artificial Intelligence in state government
August 5, 2024 — “Garbage in, garbage out.” “Algorithms need to be transparent.” “We need human oversight.” Those words were repeated throughout the night at the PEF IT Summit...
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PEF and community respond to correctional facility closures
August 7, 2024 — As part of New York State’s 2024-25 state budget, up to five state correctional facilities have been authorized for closure with just 90 days notice. Governor...
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PEF helps members in Region 6 impacted by tornado’s destruction
August 7, 2024 — On July 16, New Yorkers across the state braced themselves for heavy rain and high-speed winds as storms ravaged upstate, central and western New York. Several...
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Anthem dental plan won’t diminish benefits; more information to come before Oct. 1 effective date
August 7, 2024 — Members made it clear – the EmblemHealth dental plan lacked a robust provider network, costing members too much in out-of-pocket expenses and making it difficult, or...
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HESC now accepting Masters in Education Teaching Incentive Scholarship applications for 2024-25
August 7, 2024 — If you have a family member who is a full-time student pursuing a master’s degree at a SUNY or CUNY college or university that will lead...
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Daughter of PEF member receives $2k Union Plus scholarship
July 16, 2024 — Olivia N. Bernier, the daughter of PEF member Nestor Bernier, a habilitation specialist with the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, was awarded a $2,000 scholarship...
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Blast from the Past: A 48-hour fast
August, 7, 2024 — A decade ago, the faith community was just as invested in the fight to save SUNY Downstate Medical Center as they are today. So invested that...
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PEF participates in prestigious labor relations Triad 2024
July 16, 2024 — President Wayne Spence and Vice President Randi DiAntonio participated in a study group on public sector employment at the invitation of the International Labour and Employment...
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