Author: ccanham

PEF scientist honored for work in the field of TB molecular diagnostic testing  

A PEF research scientist at the Department of Health’s Wadsworth Center received a prestigious honor for her work and research on tuberculosis (TB).   Tanya Halse was the 2022 recipient...

Spence honored for leadership, accomplishments 

President Wayne Spence made City & State’s 50 Over 50 list, which honors leaders over the age of 50 who have achieved numerous and lasting accomplishments over decades of...

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