• Executive Board discusses anti-union attacks, the impact of technology on the workforce, and the Fund Our Future campaign 

    Executive Board discusses anti-union attacks, the impact of technology on the workforce, and the Fund Our Future campaign 

    December 21, 2022 — The PEF Executive Board met December 14 and 15 in Albany and welcomed a renowned international expert on technology and its impacts on public-sector workers, heard...

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  • PEF brings together panel of Fund Our Future supporters 

    PEF brings together panel of Fund Our Future supporters 

    The Executive Board welcomed a panel of community leaders and legislators who are joining forces with PEF in its Fund Our Future coalition to address the Executive Board on Dec....

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  • PEF is fighting for Nurse 3 titles 

    PEF is fighting for Nurse 3 titles 

    December 21, 2022 — When Gov. Hochul and the New York State Department of Civil Service (DCS) announced title restructuring for nurses across the State in October, one PEF title...

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  • From rallies, to parades, to meaningful change, PEF was on the move in 2022 

    From rallies, to parades, to meaningful change, PEF was on the move in 2022 

    December 21, 2022 — Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, much of our interaction with each other was through a screen. When we did venture out, we stood in...

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  • PEF Contract Team meets for second time with State 

    PEF Contract Team meets for second time with State 

    December 21, 2022 — The PEF PS&T Contract Team held its second meeting with the Office of Employee Relations on Dec. 13.  It was the first face-to-face (i.e., non-virtual) meeting...

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  • Long overdue leadership change coming to OCFS 

    Long overdue leadership change coming to OCFS 

    December 15, 2022 — It’s time to shut the door on toxic workplaces at Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) facilities across New York – and the upcoming announced...

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  • PEF secures salary reallocation for Roswell nurses

    PEF secures salary reallocation for Roswell nurses

    December 21, 2022 — The PEF Roswell Park Contract Team and management from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC) have agreed to reallocate the salaries of the more than 680...

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  • Albany County Probation reaches tentative agreement with county; no givebacks and a 16% raise over six years 

    Albany County Probation reaches tentative agreement with county; no givebacks and a 16% raise over six years 

    December 21, 2022 — An impressive turnout at the Albany Labor Day parade, with signs and shirts demanding a fair contract, got the ball rolling again towards a collective bargaining...

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  • Understanding the Taylor Law and what could be considered punishable strike action for public employees

    Understanding the Taylor Law and what could be considered punishable strike action for public employees

    December 21, 2022 — Picket lines are popping up as both new and long-time unions fight stalled or soured contract negotiations by striking. When working conditions leave much to be...

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