• PEF members need your leave donations

    PEF members need your leave donations

    The following PEF members have reported a need for leave donations due to the need for medical treatment or recuperation from illness or injury.  Donations are made from annual leave...

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  • PEF Membership Benefits Program hosting book signing and reading March 16

    PEF Membership Benefits Program hosting book signing and reading March 16

    March 7, 2024 — PEF MBP is fostering a love of reading by hosting a free reading and book signing with Teryn Roberts, author of the children’s novel, “I Deserve...

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  • PEF in the News 

    PEF in the News 

    March 7, 2024 – Union efforts opposing the State’s potential closure of SUNY Downstate hospital are making the rounds in the media, with President Wayne Spence quoted in several. Here...

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  • Blast from the Past: Déjà vu at Downstate 

    Blast from the Past: Déjà vu at Downstate 

    March 7, 2024 — The past has come back to haunt New York City’s only state-run hospital. A recent proposal by SUNY Chancellor John King seeks to “transform” SUNY Downstate...

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  • PEF member celebrated for 40 years of service

    PEF member celebrated for 40 years of service

    March 7, 2024 — For many, choosing a career path starts in high school and sticking to that path is often the goal. However, it doesn’t always work out that...

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  • UNION LEADER SPOTLIGHT: Pamela August 

    UNION LEADER SPOTLIGHT: Pamela August 

    March 7, 2024 — This is part of a series of Q&As with Union leaders across the state. If you have a suggestion for a profile, please email communicator@pef.org. ...

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  • PEF, UUP and other unions call out SUNY Downstate closure plans 

    PEF, UUP and other unions call out SUNY Downstate closure plans 

    February 20, 2023 — PEF President Wayne Spence joined hundreds of UUP and PEF members, along with leaders from AFT, the New York State AFL-CIO, NYSUT and several legislators at...

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  • PEF reminds members to keep safe in parking lots 

    PEF reminds members to keep safe in parking lots 

    February 20, 2024 — Members continue to report issues related to the safety of parking lots while they travel to and from their State jobs.   Karen Tully, a senior...

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  • PEF Townhall focuses on contract and budget updates

    PEF Townhall focuses on contract and budget updates

    February 20, 2024 — As the budget season ramps up, PEF is working hard to make sure that members of the union and state workers are kept high on the...

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