• PEF helps members in Region 6 impacted by tornado’s destruction

    PEF helps members in Region 6 impacted by tornado’s destruction

    August 7, 2024 — On July 16, New Yorkers across the state braced themselves for heavy rain and high-speed winds as storms ravaged upstate, central and western New York. Several...

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  • Anthem dental plan won’t diminish benefits; more information to come before Oct. 1 effective date

    Anthem dental plan won’t diminish benefits; more information to come before Oct. 1 effective date

    August 7, 2024 — Members made it clear – the EmblemHealth dental plan lacked a robust provider network, costing members too much in out-of-pocket expenses and making it difficult, or...

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  • HESC now accepting Masters in Education Teaching Incentive Scholarship applications for 2024-25

    HESC now accepting Masters in Education Teaching Incentive Scholarship applications for 2024-25

    August 7, 2024 — If you have a family member who is a full-time student pursuing a master’s degree at a SUNY or CUNY college or university that will lead...

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  • Daughter of PEF member receives $2k Union Plus scholarship

    Daughter of PEF member receives $2k Union Plus scholarship

    July 16, 2024 — Olivia N. Bernier, the daughter of PEF member Nestor Bernier, a habilitation specialist with the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, was awarded a $2,000 scholarship...

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  • Blast from the Past: A 48-hour fast

    Blast from the Past: A 48-hour fast

    August, 7, 2024 — A decade ago, the faith community was just as invested in the fight to save SUNY Downstate Medical Center as they are today. So invested that...

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  • PEF participates in prestigious labor relations Triad 2024

    PEF participates in prestigious labor relations Triad 2024

    July 16, 2024 — President Wayne Spence and Vice President Randi DiAntonio participated in a study group on public sector employment at the invitation of the International Labour and Employment...

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  • Region 7 announces 2024 scholarship winners

    Region 7 announces 2024 scholarship winners

    July 16, 2024 — The Region 7 Scholarship Committee announced the 2024 winners of the Region’s two scholarships.  Luke Dalton was awarded the Ellen Mainville Scholarship and Aiden Caron received...

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  • Joint picnic for PEF and CSEA Workers’ Compensation members celebrates unity and growth in both unions 

    Joint picnic for PEF and CSEA Workers’ Compensation members celebrates unity and growth in both unions 

    July 16, 2024 — To help celebrate the start of summer, PEF and CSEA members who work in the Capital District at the Workers’ Compensation Board came together on June...

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  • Council Leader takes quick action to protect workers during office fire

    Council Leader takes quick action to protect workers during office fire

    August 7, 2024 — June 10, 2024, began as a normal day for OPWDD Occupational Therapist and PEF Council Leader Carrie Saunders. She was on her way to see a...

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