• PEF joins with Federal Unionists Network fighting to “Save Our Services” 

    PEF joins with Federal Unionists Network fighting to “Save Our Services” 

    March 5, 2025 — Federal employees have been responding with anger and action to cuts, layoffs, and other measures being taken by the Trump Administration’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE),...

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  • 2025 Leadership Development Program dates announced

    2025 Leadership Development Program dates announced

    February 25, 2025 — PEF members who are grade 23 and above, and in managerial or supervisory roles, can take advantage of the Leadership Development Program (LDP), a multi-day course...

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  • PEF Scholarships available for members and their dependents

    PEF Scholarships available for members and their dependents

    March 5, 2025 — With prices for everything from gas to eggs soaring across the country, finding ways to save a little extra money is critical for many families.  PEF...

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  • Doris Ann (“Dee”) Dodson, 1950-2025

    Doris Ann (“Dee”) Dodson, 1950-2025

    March 5, 2025 — Doris Ann Dodson was a long time PEF member, former Region 12 Coordinator, Legislative Assistant, Nurse Coordinator and member of the Statewide Nurses Committee. “Dee” to...

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  • PEF in the News

    PEF in the News

    Public Employees Federation president: ‘I understand why’ prison workers are striking  President Spence was a guest on Spectrum News’ Capital Tonight with Susan Arbetter on Feb. 25 to talk...

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  • Blast from the Past: New York sought to cut public worker jobs 

    Blast from the Past: New York sought to cut public worker jobs 

    March 5, 2025 — In 2025, the federal government is firing workers and slashing services in what they say is an attempt to shrink the size of government spending and...

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  • Stay engaged and informed as the federal government makes drastic cuts

    Stay engaged and informed as the federal government makes drastic cuts

    March 5, 2025 — My fellow Retirees and Union Siblings, we are in uncharted times! I have just returned from Washington, D.C., where I attended an AFT Retirees Program &...

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  • PEF testifies at Civil Service commission meeting

    PEF testifies at Civil Service commission meeting

    February 14, 2025 — When the HELP program was introduced in 2023 by the Department of Civil Service (DCS), it was meant to be a temporary initiative to support hiring...

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  • Coalition of unions, clergy and legislators seek transparency and investment for SUNY Downstate

    Coalition of unions, clergy and legislators seek transparency and investment for SUNY Downstate

    February 5, 2025 — A coalition of labor unions, Brooklyn clergy and community leaders spent the day in Albany on February 4, visiting with legislators and holding a press conference,...

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