Dental clinic opens at Empire State Plaza Concourse
November 13, 2026 — PEF members and covered dependents enrolled in the New York State Dental Plan now have access to comprehensive dental care at an Onsite Dental Clinic at...
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Convention resolutions report: What delegates decided
November 13, 2026 — When in session each year, the PEF Convention is the union’s highest decision-making body. Delegates consider and vote on various resolutions written by their fellow delegates,...
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Open Enrollment period for Flexible Spending Accounts now open
November 3, 2026 — PEF members who have not yet enrolled or wish to re-enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) have from now until December 8 to do so...
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PEF members celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Civil Service event
November 2, 2026 — The Department of Civil Service hosted a celebration Sept. 26 in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month. President Lyndon B. Johnson established Hispanic Heritage Week in...
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Retirees in Action: Final average salary and call center delays: We met with OSC to get answers and share concerns
November 13, 2026 — I’m writing this month’s column following a very successful 48th annual PEF Convention! Retirees and active PEF members are rooted in solidarity when it comes to...
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State of the Union: PEF must build on progress, prepare for future
October 30, 2026 — President Wayne Spence delivered a clear message in his State of the Union address at Convention on Oct. 19, 2026: PEF made meaningful progress in the...
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Delegates deliver at PEF Convention 2026
More than 700 dedicated PEF members – the largest gathering since before the Covid pandemic – convened in Niagara Falls Oct. 18-21, 2026, to conduct the business of the...
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Convention delegates: Rooted in solidarity, focused on the work ahead
October 30, 2026 — More than 700 delegates gathered in Niagara Falls Oct. 18–21 for PEF’s 48th annual Convention, approving legislative agendas, reviewing union finances and acting on resolutions. Vice...
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PEF’s finances remain strong as membership grows
October 30, 2026 — Vice President Randi DiAntonio delivered this year’s Secretary-Treasurer’s Report to delegates after stepping into the role at the request of President Spence following the retirement of...
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