Clock is ticking on PEF priority legislation in 2024
November 25, 2024 — With a little more than a month until the New Year, there are still hundreds of bills waiting for Governor Kathy Hochul’s signature or veto. Two...
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State increases pay for thousands in professional traineeship titles
November 15, 2024 — More than 2,100 state employees in professional traineeships at 46 state agencies, many of whom are PEF members, will see pay increases of either 5.7% or...
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Public Sector unions struggled to find footing throughout history
November 25, 2024 — Unions in the U.S. have seen an explosion of support over the past few years, from Amazon to Starbucks to Hollywood. New York State boasts the...
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Expedited review allows PEF to challenge suspensions at the start of disciplinary cases; aims to restore members to payroll
November 15, 2024 — For members who are suspended without pay, time is of the essence – the longer the case goes, the harder it is to stay financially afloat,...
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Division 357 announces fall scholarship winners
November 25, 2024 — PEF Division 357 at the Office of Information Technology Services awarded $600 scholarships to 13 students enrolled for the fall semester. The recipients and their...
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NYC Health and Hospitals hearing focuses on the impacts of potential SUNY Downstate Hospital closure
November 25, 2024 — The campaign to save SUNY Downstate is nearly a year old, and although PEF, other unions and members of the NYC clergy have worked to halt...
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Your list of 2025 legal holidays all in one place!
For your convenience, below are the 2025 observed legal holidays for eligible state employees. Wednesday, January 1: New Year’s Day Monday, January 20: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Wednesday,...
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Enrollment opened Nov. 1 for HCSA, carryover details explained
November 15, 2024 — The open enrollment period for the Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) benefit begins Nov. 1, 2024, and ends Dec. 9, 2024. The HCSA allows you to...
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Enrollment opened Nov. 1 for Dependent Care benefit
November 15, 2024 — If you pay for childcare, elder care, or disabled dependent care, you may be able to set aside pre-tax money in a Dependent Care Advantage Account...
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