10 students awarded PEF Joseph Scacalossi Scholarships
June 12, 2026 — The PEF Joseph Scacalossi Scholarship was first introduced in 1988 following the passing of a PEF member who worked at the Department of Labor in Manhattan....
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Members invited to comment on federal and state legislative agendas
May 21, 2026 — The 48th Annual PEF Convention is set for October 18-21, 2026, in Niagara Falls. Delegate elections are underway for contested seats, but the union expects another large turnout this...
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State Senate honors late PEF member and civil rights leader
Members of the extended Reid family, along with PEF leaders, pose for a photograph outside the New York State Senate on May 19, 2026. May 21, 2026 — At a...
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Apply now for Excelsior scholarship
June 12, 2026 — Are you attending a SUNY or CUNY college? Does your family earn less than $125,000 annually? You may qualify for this opportunity to graduate with little...
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PEF in the News
Parole division leaders interviewed Division 236 Council Leader Gina Lopez and Region 9 Coordinator and Article 18 Health and Safety Co-Chair Gabriela Franklyn, both parole officers, were recently interviewed by...
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Retirees in Action: AFT plans to grow retiree engagement taking shape
June 12, 2026 — As the Statewide President of PEF Retirees, I sit on the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Retirees Public Policy Committee. In this issue, I share with...
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Happy Public Service Recognition Month!
May is always one of the busiest on our union calendar and this issue of The Communicator certainly reflects that. From a leadership conference for Regions 6 and 7,...
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Contract Tour swing through Western New York focuses on affordability
May 7, 2026 — From Buffalo to Allegany, April 20-24, members of the PEF Contract Team – led by PEF Vice President and Contract Chair Darlene Williams and Region 1...
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Public safety requires rigorous training. So why is ICE cutting back?
May 7, 2026 — Editor’s note: PEF is an affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and this article originally appeared in the AFT Voices blog. I am...
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