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

    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...

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

    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...

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  • PEF contract money to be paid this Spring

    PEF contract money to be paid this Spring

    April 3, 2024 — Members have started reaching out asking, “Where’s the money?”  We’re happy to share that PEF members in the PS&T bargaining unit have seen or will see...

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  • Retirees in Action: Why a Defined Benefit Pension is so important! 

    Retirees in Action: Why a Defined Benefit Pension is so important! 

    April 3, 2024 — Happy Spring, PEF members and retirees! I’m sharing the below article on retirement insecurity with you during this year’s budget negotiations because it emphasizes the importance...

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  • LABOR HISTORY: When women, labor, and film connect you get cinematic gems 

    LABOR HISTORY: When women, labor, and film connect you get cinematic gems 

    March 7, 2023 — Time marches on. March Madness. The March on Washington. The word march crops up often in our lives, but during the month of March, we commemorate...

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  • 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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