April 2, 2026 — Two vacant seats on the PEF Executive Board have been filled following the union’s January 2026 Special Elections. Reissa Alderman will fill Seat 173, representing certain members...
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April 2, 2026 — April is New York State budget time! I want to thank PEF President Wayne Spence and the PEF Legislative Office for their hard work organizing this...
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March 13, 2026 — When Region 1 Coordinator Vinny Cicatello into the position after winning a special election in June 2025, he aspired to reinvigorate several of the Region’s committees,...
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March 13, 2026 — Every March is International Women’s Month and this year the PEF Caribbean-American Committee is honoring three inspiring women for their contributions to human rights, labor rights,...
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February 27, 2026 — In private sector employment, when a new employee is hired or promoted, they receive a letter announcing the specifics related to their appointment, including salary, benefits...
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Chapter 7 Retiree President William A. Crotty, 74, of Plattsburgh, passed away February 20, 2026, in Vermont. Mr. Crotty started his state career in January 1979 as a teacher at...
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PEF VP provides tips for fellow unions One of PEF’s international unions, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), turned to PEF Vice President and Statewide Political Action Committee Chair Randi...
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February 25, 2026 — Region 3 members are invited to the annual PEF Region 3 Legislative Breakfast, from 9 to 11 a.m. March 14 at the Regional Office, 255 East...
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March 13, 2026 — Legislators in Albany are in the thick of budget season and I’m asking retirees to educate themselves about PEF’s 2026-27 budget priorities. It’s crucial that...
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