PEF solidarity on display in the community and the Capitol
The first quarter of each year is always a busy time for this union. The State Legislature is in session, soliciting feedback from PEF and other stakeholders as they formalize...
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Rally for SUNY Downstate Hospital shows community strength
March 7, 2024 — When SUNY Chancellor John King started making calls in January about a plan to “transform” SUNY Downstate, unions like PEF and United University Professionals (UUP) were...
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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
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
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!
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
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
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
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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