Birth of Haiti was result of a labor struggle
May 2, 2025 — During the month of May, let us remember the contributions of our neighbors in the western hemisphere. On May 18, 1803, Jean Jacque Dessalines, the leader...
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PEF to Washington: Stop the Cuts!
April 14 – 2025 — As the Trump administration continues to cut jobs and services from the federal government, states are preparing for the likelihood that less money will flow...
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PEF members join thousands to tell administration “Hands Off!”
April 14, 2025 — Thousands of workers across the country attended “Hands Off!” rallies on April 5 to signal to local leaders and the federal government that they are outraged...
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And the winner is … S.T.O.M.P!
April 14, 2025 — Hundreds of PEF members and retirees pitched names for the 20-foot-tall inflatable bull PEF plans to deploy at worksites across New York state in its campaign...
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Retirees, it’s time to mobilize!
May 2, 2025 — As I write this on April 11, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution which will devastate public programs! Programs that many of us...
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Fond farewell from retiring PEF leader
May 2, 2025 — To the Editor: January 14, 1973 – May 30, 2025: Not including my paper route, this is the duration of my official work life. First night...
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President’s Message
Signs of Spring at PEF: April contract money and a giant inflatable bull! The PEF Executive Board met March 27 and 28 in Albany with a full agenda, from...
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Executive Board approves budget, meets Contract team, discusses DOCCS strike and puts pressure on OMH to stop workplace violence
April 3, 2025 — The PEF Executive Board met for the first time in 2025 on March 27 and 28 in Albany. The board approved the union’s budget for the...
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