UAW’s recent strike harkened back to 1945
November 21, 2023 — On November 21, 1945, the United Automobile Workers (UAW) organized 320,000 workers over 96 plants across the nation in a strike against General Motors (GM). The...
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Giving Thanks, This Week, and Every Week
Colder days and early sunsets herald the holiday season in New York. No matter how you celebrate, I hope the spirit is one of thanks and solidarity. We are always...
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PEF Blast from the Past: Big Labor-Management Win at Prisons in 1986
Editor’s Note: In a new feature, we will look back at significant PEF achievements since the union’s formation in 1979. PEF members are no strangers to out-of-title work and they...
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Remembering Ed Swierkowski, 1952-2023
November 21, 2023 — Former PEF Executive Board member and Council Leader Ed Swierkowski passed away Nov. 5, 2023, on Long Island, surrounded by family. He represented members of Division...
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Executive Board rep, Council Leader, Nurse: Vincent Cicatello is passionate about his work in healthcare and for PEF
November 21, 2023 — When asked, “Who is Vincent Cicatello,” he immediately answered that he is the “PEF Council Leader of Buffalo Psychiatric Center, I serve on the PEF Executive...
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PEF member at New York State Museum curates indigenous art and inspiration
November 7, 2023 — One of the largest curations of indigenous art from across New York State is now being featured at the New York State Museum. Each One Inspired:...
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Board gains four new members following Special Election; one contested seat goes to balloting
November 7, 2023 — Four new Executive Board members were seated following the October 2023 Special Election. For the term of office until July 31, 2024, Matthew Fagan will fill...
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PEF urges oversight and caution when it comes to use of Artificial Intelligence in the State workforce
November 7, 2023 — PEF Executive Board members Christopher Ford and Prakash Lal testified on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the state workforce before the State Assembly’s Standing...
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2024 Joseph Scacalossi Scholarship applications now available
Each year, PEF awards 10 scholarships valued at $1,000 for four years to students from union families through the Joseph Scacalossi Scholarship. The scholarship is available to children, stepchildren or...
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