• PEF advocacy on key priorities paves the way for new legislation

    PEF advocacy on key priorities paves the way for new legislation

    July 18, 2025 — The voices of PEF members were heard during the New York State Legislative Session that concluded in mid-June. From artificial intelligence (AI) to Workers’ Compensation, several...

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  • Blast from the Past: PEF members facing layoffs fight back and reclaim jobs 

    Blast from the Past: PEF members facing layoffs fight back and reclaim jobs 

    July 18, 2025 — In 1996, under Governor George Pataki, PEF members were faced with the threat of layoffs in the wake of federal budget cuts.  It happened at the...

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  • Capital Region turns out for PEF Wellness Fair and Book Giveaway

    Capital Region turns out for PEF Wellness Fair and Book Giveaway

    June 20, 2025 — Everyone from toddlers to law enforcement to teachers to elected leaders filled the Washington Avenue Armory on June 14 for the third annual PEF Community Wellness...

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  • PEF MBP is full steam ahead with Family and Friends Day and new Carnival Cruise

    PEF MBP is full steam ahead with Family and Friends Day and new Carnival Cruise

    June 20, 2025 — For years, the PEF Membership Benefits Program (PEF MBP) has offered Family and Friends Days at amusement parks. This year, PEF MBP is offering not only...

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  • Executive Board tables no-confidence vote; discusses federal cuts, union finances, and membership counts

    Executive Board tables no-confidence vote; discusses federal cuts, union finances, and membership counts

    June 20, 2025 — The PEF Executive Board held its quarterly meeting June 12 and 13 in Albany, where members heard from Office of Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan and...

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  • President Spence joins Governor to celebrate $1.1 billion investment in SUNY Downstate

    President Spence joins Governor to celebrate $1.1 billion investment in SUNY Downstate

    June 18, 2025 — Recognizing the importance of quality health care in the Brooklyn community, and after nearly 18 months of advocacy by unions, clergy, and stakeholders, Gov. Kathy Hochul...

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  • Board tables no-confidence vote against OMH Commissioner; engages in Q&A

    Board tables no-confidence vote against OMH Commissioner; engages in Q&A

    June 20, 2025 — The Executive Board tabled its proposed no-confidence vote in Office of Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan at the June meeting in Albany after the commissioner and...

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  • Region 1 elects new coordinator; 2 seated on Eboard, 1 race ends in tie 

    Region 1 elects new coordinator; 2 seated on Eboard, 1 race ends in tie 

    June 20, 2025 — Two vacant seats on the PEF Executive Board have been filled, one seat resulted in a tie, and Region 1 has a new coordinator following the...

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  • Letter to the Editor: Thank you to SUNY Upstate

    Letter to the Editor: Thank you to SUNY Upstate

    To the editor: I would like to commend all the nurses and staff at Upstate SUNY Hospital in Syracuse. My husband had major back surgery at this hospital, and being...

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