• PEF member envisions exciting future for Newtown Battlefield State Park

    PEF member envisions exciting future for Newtown Battlefield State Park

    January 15, 2025 — Looking out across the landscape from the overlook at Newtown Battlefield State Park in Elmira, I saw a stunning vista of trees, water, and roadways —...

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  • You may be able to attend a SUNY or CUNY school tuition-free! Apply by Feb. 3

    You may be able to attend a SUNY or CUNY school tuition-free! Apply by Feb. 3

    January 15, 2025 — The Excelsior Scholarship application is now open for students attending college this spring or who missed the fall deadline. Eligible students may qualify for free...

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  • Executive Board welcomes four new members

    Executive Board welcomes four new members

    December 18, 2025 — Special Elections balloting is complete, and four new leaders have joined the PEF Executive Board. David Downing secured Seat 30, representing certain members at the Department...

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  • Advocating, lobbying, protecting: PEF was busy in 2025

    Advocating, lobbying, protecting: PEF was busy in 2025

    December 12, 2025 — From historic investments in Brooklyn healthcare, to protecting the safety of members across the state, to lobbying and rallies for PEF budget and legislative priorities, PEF...

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  • Eboard votes to send Albany Housing Authority tentative agreement to members for ratification

    Eboard votes to send Albany Housing Authority tentative agreement to members for ratification

    December 12, 2025 — At its meeting on Dec. 4, 2025, the PEF Executive Board moved to advance a one-year tentative agreement — featuring a 2% salary increase and improved...

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  • PEF is in strong financial position, supporting members and the community

    PEF is in strong financial position, supporting members and the community

    December 12, 2025 — The Executive Board held its quarterly meeting December 4 and 5 in Albany with a full agenda of business and updates. They sent a tentative agreement...

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  • PEF member earns settlement for discrimination faced at DFS

    PEF member earns settlement for discrimination faced at DFS

    December 12, 2025 — Article 36 of PEF’s collective bargaining agreement with New York State is known as the “No Discrimination Article.” It establishes a Joint Affirmative Action Advisory Committee...

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  • PEF working to fill Nurse Coordinator position

    PEF working to fill Nurse Coordinator position

    December 12, 2025 — In 1998 under the administration of former PEF President Roger Benson, PEF established the Nurse Organizer position, a full-time staff position responsible for organizing and empowering...

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  • 2025 in one word? Solidarity! 

    2025 in one word? Solidarity! 

    What a year it’s been for your union! From the wildcat strike at DOCCS, to speaking out against federal budget cuts, to saving SUNY Downstate, PEF truly did it in 2025. Together...

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