• PEF supports governor’s call for federal assistance during migrant crisis 

    PEF supports governor’s call for federal assistance during migrant crisis 

    September 12, 2023 — In the past year, more than 100,000 migrants have been relocated from the southwestern border of the U.S. to New York State.  Efforts to take care...

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  • Union Spotlight: Chris Ford

    Union Spotlight: Chris Ford

    September 12, 2023 —  How long have you been a PEF member? I started with DOH in August 1992 (31 years).  I submitted my application for membership upon starting.  Briefly...

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  • RETIREES IN ACTION: A message from PEF Retirees President Jim Carr 

    RETIREES IN ACTION: A message from PEF Retirees President Jim Carr 

    September 12, 2023 — It is August and I am writing this article for the September issue of the Communicator. September brings us to the end of summer and a...

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  • Two candidates seated on Executive Board following Special Election

    Two candidates seated on Executive Board following Special Election

    August 18, 2023 — Two new Executive Board members were seated following the July 2023 Special Election.  Matthew Karp will fill Seat 1, which represents certain members at Agriculture and...

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  • Support fellow union members: Buy union-made school supplies 

    Support fellow union members: Buy union-made school supplies 

    August 18, 2023 — It’s that time of year – school supply lists are coming out and families are flocking to stores to prepare for the new school year.  You...

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  • Emerging Leaders Institute trains new generation of union leaders 

    Emerging Leaders Institute trains new generation of union leaders 

    August 18, 2023 — The PEF Emerging Leaders Institute kicked off with a curriculum to train new leaders within the union. The program’s goal is to build upon the skills...

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  • Retro salary and location pay are coming!

    Retro salary and location pay are coming!

    August 18, 2023 — For eligible PS&T unit members, your upcoming paychecks will contain retroactive pay, covering the period starting on March 30, 2023, for the Administration and April 6,...

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  • PEF MBP offering Modified Open Enrollment for Insurance Plans

    PEF MBP offering Modified Open Enrollment for Insurance Plans

    August 18, 2023 — PEF Membership Benefits Program (PEF MBP) is offering a chance for members to enroll or increase their insurance coverage for Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Group...

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  • PEF Members prepare for the New York State Fair all year round 

    PEF Members prepare for the New York State Fair all year round 

    August 18, 2023 — The New York State Fair is an exciting time for many New Yorkers. The annual event in Syracuse marks the informal end of summer with...

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