February 27, 2026 — In private sector employment, when a new employee is hired or promoted, they receive a letter announcing the specifics related to their appointment, including salary, benefits...
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Chapter 7 Retiree President William A. Crotty, 74, of Plattsburgh, passed away February 20, 2026, in Vermont. Mr. Crotty started his state career in January 1979 as a teacher at...
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PEF VP provides tips for fellow unions One of PEF’s international unions, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), turned to PEF Vice President and Statewide Political Action Committee Chair Randi...
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February 25, 2026 — Region 3 members are invited to the annual PEF Region 3 Legislative Breakfast, from 9 to 11 a.m. March 14 at the Regional Office, 255 East...
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March 13, 2026 — Legislators in Albany are in the thick of budget season and I’m asking retirees to educate themselves about PEF’s 2026-27 budget priorities. It’s crucial that...
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February 6, 2026 — One of the most important functions of any labor union is the ability to negotiate a fair, quality contract. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement for the...
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The PEF Contract Team, led by Vice President and Chair Darlene Williams, met with the Office of Employee Relations for the first time on February 2, launching negotiations for the...
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January 20, 2026 — On January 14, the Civil Service Commission approved a request from the Department of Civil Service to move 40 additional titles to the non-competitive jurisdictional class,...
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February 6, 2026 — On April 3, 2024, during a relatively normal day at Buffalo Psychiatric Center, three staff members—including one PEF member—were stabbed multiple times in an apparent premeditated...
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