• Remembering the ‘most handsome man on crutches’ 

    Remembering the ‘most handsome man on crutches’ 

    William Valcarcel’s family, friends, and coworkers will forever remember his light-headed nature and his humor.   “He would introduce himself as the ‘most handsome man on crutches’,” his eldest daughter...

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  • Temporary Telephone Service Disruption – Friday, September 18

    Temporary Telephone Service Disruption – Friday, September 18

    September 17, 2026 — PEF is transitioning to a new telephone system on Friday, September 18, beginning at approximately 11:30 a.m. During the transition, callers may experience brief interruptions when...

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  • The best of PEF was on display this month 

    The best of PEF was on display this month 

    Wow, what a month! Since I last wrote in mid-August, members in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical unit ratified a new five-year contract, we celebrated Labor Day across the State...

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  • PEF rally calls out bullying at Department of Financial Services in NYC

    PEF rally calls out bullying at Department of Financial Services in NYC

    September 24, 2026 — S.T.O.M.P. the bull made his union debut September 8 outside the Department of Financial Services (DFS) in New York City, where PEF members and staff have...

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  • Executive Board endorses candidates, approves legislative agendas 

    Executive Board endorses candidates, approves legislative agendas 

    September 24, 2026 — The PEF Executive Board met for its third quarterly meeting of 2026 on September 17 and 18 in Albany. As members gear up for Convention this...

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  • 25 years after Sept. 11, 2001, memories and lessons remain strong

    25 years after Sept. 11, 2001, memories and lessons remain strong

    September 24, 2026 — PEF leaders, members, and staff — current and former — gathered to honor those lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Some had personal connections to the victims;...

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  • In Memory of our Beloved Coworkers

    In Memory of our Beloved Coworkers

    In Memory of our Beloved Coworkers The face of government takes many forms. The most familiar is that of our elected and appointed officials, but for the majority of the...

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  • Celebrating workers’ rights on Labor Day

    Celebrating workers’ rights on Labor Day

    September 15, 2026 — From the nearly 1,000 members in Region 8 flocking to a minor league baseball stadium, to what many are hailing as the highest turnout ever at...

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  • PEF President Spence honored in City & State’s Labor Power 100

    PEF President Spence honored in City & State’s Labor Power 100

    September 24, 2026 — PEF President Wayne Spence was highlighted along with 99 other labor leaders as part of City & State magazine’s Labor Power 100 list. The list highlights...

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