• Blast from the Past: A 48-hour fast

    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

    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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  • Region 7 announces 2024 scholarship winners

    Region 7 announces 2024 scholarship winners

    July 16, 2024 — The Region 7 Scholarship Committee announced the 2024 winners of the Region’s two scholarships.  Luke Dalton was awarded the Ellen Mainville Scholarship and Aiden Caron received...

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  • Joint picnic for PEF and CSEA Workers’ Compensation members celebrates unity and growth in both unions 

    Joint picnic for PEF and CSEA Workers’ Compensation members celebrates unity and growth in both unions 

    July 16, 2024 — To help celebrate the start of summer, PEF and CSEA members who work in the Capital District at the Workers’ Compensation Board came together on June...

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  • Council Leader takes quick action to protect workers during office fire

    Council Leader takes quick action to protect workers during office fire

    August 7, 2024 — June 10, 2024, began as a normal day for OPWDD Occupational Therapist and PEF Council Leader Carrie Saunders. She was on her way to see a...

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  • Members help save a life at Sunmount DDSO

    Members help save a life at Sunmount DDSO

    August 6, 2024 — On May 21, 2024, Najeed Haider, a contract staff person at Sunmount DDSO, began experiencing a sudden, significant, health emergency and became unresponsive. Several PEF members...

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  • Health Notes: Out-of-network new reimbursement method

    Health Notes: Out-of-network new reimbursement method

    August 5, 2024 — As of Jan. 1, 2024, there was a change in how out-of-network (OON) providers are going to be reimbursed by the Empire Plan. Previously, OON providers...

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  • President Spence wins historic fourth term

    President Spence wins historic fourth term

    June 27, 2024 — The members have spoken – President Wayne Spence will continue to lead the union for an unprecedented fourth term, garnering 6,212 votes. Spence has led the...

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  • Social Worker Town Hall addresses reallocations, title changes, and next steps

    Social Worker Town Hall addresses reallocations, title changes, and next steps

    June 26, 2024 — Respect Us, Protect Us, Pay Us! That was the demand of PEF Social Workers as they advocated for better pay, increased staffing, and improved working conditions...

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