June 5, 2025 — PEF leaders from across Region 8 gathered in Cooperstown May 2 to 4 for a series of important workshops, ranging from the roles of stewards, organizing,...
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June 5, 2025 — A new workshop at the Region 8 Leadership Conference in Cooperstown this month focused on parking lot safety and how members can best protect themselves when...
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June 5, 2025 — In another installment of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) series, Vital Lessons: Health Chats with Dr. Vin Gupta, discussion revolved around mental health in the...
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June 5, 2025 — If you are a registered nurse pursuing a graduate degree that leads to a career in nursing or adjunct clinical faculty, you can receive up to...
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June 5, 2025 — Wildfire season, nationally, typically begins in May. Here in New York, it begins a little earlier – from when the snow melts in March through October....
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June 5, 2025 — For the past 18 months, PEF has led a bold and unwavering campaign to protect SUNY Downstate from closure and privatization. This critical hospital—serving some of...
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June 5, 2025 — At the time of this submission, the GOP House voted to pass President Donald Trump’s “Big Brutal Budget Bill.” In this month’s edition I’m highlighting some...
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As of this writing (May 7, 2025), Gov. Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature have reportedly reached a deal on the “conceptual framework” of the State’s next budget, but the...
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May 6, 2025 — At a Telephone Town Hall held on April 16, PEF President Wayne Spence invited staff directors from the Departments of Civil Service Enforcement/Research, Membership Information Systems,...
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