PEF members help NY State parks and historic sites celebrate 100 years
December 21, 2023 — It’s going to be a big year for the New York state parks and historic sites system in 2024. Across New York, from Niagara Falls to...
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Noteworthy state parks and historic sites in each PEF region
Region 1: Niagara Falls State Park The mighty crash of Niagara Falls is indisputably the focal point of America’s first state park. Millions of visitors flock to the attractions,...
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A toast to 2023 and cheers for 2024!
Happy Holidays to the proud public employees of PEF! I cannot believe it has been a year already, but what a year it has been! This is our annual double-issue...
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Seeking PEF delegates for AFT & SEIU Conventions
December 21, 2023 — Dues-paying PEF members can petition to be a delegate at the 2024 SEIU Convention from May 19 to 22 in Philadelphia, or the AFT Convention from...
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Arias wins Executive Board seat
December 21, 2023 — Ballots to determine who would fill Executive Board Seat 310, representing certain members at the state Office of Mental Health, were counted December 14 at the...
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PEF staff donate to food pantry
December 21, 2023 — During the month of December, PEF held a food donation drive to support the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, in conjunction with the Capital...
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National parks preserve American labor history
December 21, 2023 — With New York state parks and historic sites celebrating 100 years in 2024, many eyes will be on our natural, historical, and cultural history. Looking beyond...
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PEF Blast from the Past: Union efforts prevent layoffs in 1987
December 21, 2023 — Rallies and grassroots organizing are one of the strongest tools any labor union can use to make their voices heard on an issue. In 1987, when...
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PEF leaders meet to discuss organizing around issues, strengthening Labor-Management committees
December 21, 2023 — When management isn’t at the labor/management table, things at your agency can take a turn for the worse. And even when they are there, managers may...
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