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PEF Division 332 members: Spring 2023 scholarship applications due by February 28 

PEF Division 332 at the New York State Gaming Commission will award scholarships to eligible full-time students pursuing academic degrees at accredited colleges or universities.  Applications for spring 2023 scholarships...

Retirees in Action: New year, new health insurance premiums and time to show support for important legislation 

Welcome to 2023, a new year which brings new challenges and new opportunities. Every year between September and December our retirees receive multiple mailings regarding changes and updates to our...

Telephone Town Hall: Where PEF stands on the contract, legislative priorities, organizing efforts 

President Wayne Spence, joined by fellow union leaders and staff, updated members on the status of negotiations for a successor agreement to the PS&T 2019-2023 contract, recent legislative wins, upcoming...

PEF-supported mandatory overtime law protecting nurses signed by governor  

January 13, 2023 — At the urging of PEF President Wayne Spence, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a measure to increase transparency and accountability for certain health care employers,...

When the snow hit Buffalo, PEF members were there to help

January 13, 2023 — Buffalo and the surrounding area were slammed over the Christmas holiday by one of the worst weather-related disasters ever to hit western New York, dumping more...

Strike ends at two NYC hospitals 

January 13, 2023 — As more than 7,000 nurses from two of New York City’s largest hospitals entered the fourth day of a strike, the nurses’ union and hospital administration...

PEF leaders attend key State events as new legislative session begins

Are you interested in a leadership role? Nominating petitions for special elections available now 

The first quarter special election is underway to fill 14 vacant Executive Board seats.   Petitions are due by 5 p.m. February 1, 2023. The term of office will be until...

PEF visits NYC Children’s Center campuses fostering a love of reading

  PEF joined the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) to distribute books to kids at the Bronx and Queens campuses of the NYC Children’s Center on January 6 as part...