Blast from the Past: PEF’s generational impact
February 14, 2025 — When I applied to work at PEF in 2023, I admittedly knew very little about the union. While preparing for my job interview, I learned about...
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PEF begins setting priorities for 2025 following executive budget release
January 30, 2025 — Affordability and safety were the key talking points for New York Governor Kathy Hochul during her January 14 State of the State address. The governor spoke...
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PEF stands with NYS AFL-CIO, NYSUT, CWA and other unions to urge leaders to Share Our Wealth
January 30, 2025 — PEF Vice President Bruce Giddings journeyed to the State Capitol on January 27 to stand in solidarity with other union leaders, faith leaders and community activists...
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New Region 5 coordinator, 1 Executive Board seat elected
February 14, 2025 — PEF Special Elections held in January 2025 filled the Region 5 coordinator position and one Executive Board seat. Scott Staub, a Disability Analyst 3 at OTDA...
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Thousands of members took advantage of trainings provided by the PEF contract in 2024
February 14, 2025 — In 2024, more than 4,900 PEF members took advantage of 283 workshops through the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP), a statewide professional development program that...
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HEALTH BENEFITS: Highlights of NYSHIP 2025 Empire Plan preventative care coverage
February 12, 2025 — Preventive care can help you avoid potentially serious health conditions, obtain early diagnosis and treatment, and is covered by the Empire Plan. Preventive care includes annual...
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Record COPE contributions in 2024
January 30, 2025 — PEF members, retirees, and PEF’s M/C staff broke records with their contributions to the Committee on Political Education (COPE) in 2024. Active members gave $203,587, an...
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PEF leader interviewed at People’s March
January 29, 2025 — PEF leader Michele Rosello, chair of the Statewide Women’s Committee (SWC), was the first person at Foley Square in New York City on January 18, preparing...
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Excelsior scholarship open for spring term
January 30, 2025 — Students beginning college in Spring 2025 from families with annual incomes of $125,000 or less may qualify for free tuition at state-operated SUNY or CUNY colleges...
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