• 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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  • PEF pride will be on display this Labor Day! 

    PEF pride will be on display this Labor Day! 

    August 18, 2023 — Labor Day Parades around the state will be in full swing in just a few weeks. PEF will have a presence in most of them, marching...

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  • PEF inks contract with School for the Deaf, School for the Blind 

    PEF inks contract with School for the Deaf, School for the Blind 

    August 18, 2023 — PEF represents unclassified staff at the New York State School for the Deaf and the New York State School for the Blind, requiring a separate Read More

  • PEF members overwhelmingly ratify contract

    PEF members overwhelmingly ratify contract

    July 28, 2023 — PEF members turned out in force to ratify the 2023-2026 Professional, Scientific, and Technical bargaining unit contract, with more than 50% returning their ballots, and 95%...

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