Author: ccanham

PEF’s lobbying, organizing helped stave off DOL layoffs in 1987

April 3, 2024 — In 1987, hundreds of state Department of Labor (DOL) members faced layoffs. They were initially spared by a reprieve, but layoffs were back on the table...

PEF members mobilize to make eclipse viewing safe and instructive 

  March 19, 2024 — PEF members at numerous state agencies are working hard behind the scenes in anticipation of crowds flocking to western and northern New York on April...

PEF Membership Benefits hosts children’s book signing with local author

March 18, 2024 — PEF Membership Benefits organized a book signing at the Howe Branch of the Albany Public Library on March 16. Dozens of kids and their caregivers attended,...

Region 3 hosts New York legislators from the Finger Lakes region at annual breakfast 

March 18, 2024 — PEF Region 3 welcomed nearly a dozen State lawmakers to the regional office in Rochester on March 16 for a Legislative Breakfast.  About 90 PEF members...

Kate Stickles: Reporter/Editor • Communications

PEF solidarity on display in the community and the Capitol

The first quarter of each year is always a busy time for this union.  The State Legislature is in session, soliciting feedback from PEF and other stakeholders as they formalize...

Rally for SUNY Downstate Hospital shows community strength

March 7, 2024 — When SUNY Chancellor John King started making calls in January about a plan to “transform” SUNY Downstate, unions like PEF and United University Professionals (UUP) were...

Tier 6 rally highlights state workers’ fervor to fix pension plan

  March 7, 2024 — Since April 2012, all employees hired by New York State have been part of what’s called “Tier 6” of the pension plan. PEF knew it...

PEF gathers elected leaders, NYC clergy for discussion about SUNY Downstate 

  March 7, 2024 — Following the multi-union rally at SUNY Downstate on Feb. 29, PEF invited faith leaders from Brooklyn and the surrounding area to Albany on March 4...