February 1, 2024 — Get a jump on your professional development and education this year with Public Service Workshop Program training courses secured through your contract. Article 15 of the PS&T contract provides money for training courses, grants, reimbursement for workshops and licensure exam fees. These workshops fill fast, so visit the website for...
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Retaliation comes in many forms. In 1995 at the Department of State (DOS) in Albany, an employee lunchroom/breakroom was converted to “union” private offices and two leaders were relocated to the spaces. Those leaders and PEF didn’t take kindly to the situation. According to then PEF Field Representative Jim Hair, the union broke new ground...
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Happy 2024 to all, It’s the time of year when New York State prepares for the yearly budget. As our union’s Legislative Office and the Statewide Political Action Committee (SWPAC) review the governor’s budget we prioritize the top six issues which affect members and retirees the most. While these will be our budget priorities, please...
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December 21, 2023 — Pulled from our Communicator stories throughout the year, here’s a roundup of union achievements from the past year. One thing they all have in common? They wouldn’t happen without the support and solidarity of PEF’s 50,000+ members across the State. Thank you for being part of this union and serving your...
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December 21, 2023 — Thanks to PEF’s persistence, the State will begin paying more than 1,700 current and former members of the Professional, Scientific and Technical bargaining unit for overtime work on certain COVID-19 preparedness and response projects. “This is a major win that only happened because PEF led the way,” said President Wayne Spence. ...
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December 21, 2023 — PEF responded quickly in late October to an exploding situation at the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Industry Residential Center outside Rochester, following several serious assault incidents over two days. PEF Health and Safety staff, regional staff, members, and the newly elected OCFS Statewide Health & Safety Committee chair...
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December 21, 2023 — When COVID shut down much of the world, it also had a devastating impact on PEF’s health and safety committees at worksites and agencies across the state. Hopefully, that’s about to change. For the first time since 2018, PEF and the State held a joint Health & Safety Conference from December...
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December 21, 2023 — The 2023 Health & Safety Conference offered a variety of workshops for PEF members and state managers to hone their skills and learn new ones. From injury and illness reports to bridging the gap between generations, to active shooter training, attendees were offered workshops to provide them with critical tools for...
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