• Health Notes: Out-of-network new reimbursement method

    Health Notes: Out-of-network new reimbursement method

    August 5, 2024 — As of Jan. 1, 2024, there was a change in how out-of-network (OON) providers are going to be reimbursed by the Empire Plan. Previously, OON providers...

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  • President Spence wins historic fourth term

    President Spence wins historic fourth term

    June 27, 2024 — The members have spoken – President Wayne Spence will continue to lead the union for an unprecedented fourth term, garnering 6,212 votes. Spence has led the...

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  • Social Worker Town Hall addresses reallocations, title changes, and next steps

    Social Worker Town Hall addresses reallocations, title changes, and next steps

    June 26, 2024 — Respect Us, Protect Us, Pay Us! That was the demand of PEF Social Workers as they advocated for better pay, increased staffing, and improved working conditions...

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  • Man enters Albany County Probation office with loaded handgun, highlighting dangers on the job

    Man enters Albany County Probation office with loaded handgun, highlighting dangers on the job

    June 26, 2024 — An 18-year-old Albany man was arrested June 21 after he brought a loaded handgun into the Albany County Probation office.  Shascott Ham entered the office around...

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  • Social Worker Title Restructuring FAQ

    Social Worker Title Restructuring FAQ

    The PEF Civil Service Enforcement/Research Department put together a FAQ covering commonly asked questions about the Social Worker title restructuring. Access it here. PEF will...

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  • Region 2, USW Local come together to host their third Red Cross blood drive on July 1 and Aug. 9

    Region 2, USW Local come together to host their third Red Cross blood drive on July 1 and Aug. 9

    June 26, 2024 — PEF Region 2 is hosting two upcoming American Red Cross blood drives, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 1 and August 9, in conjunction with...

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  • PEF staff takes AVERT training for a safer workplace for staff and membership

    PEF staff takes AVERT training for a safer workplace for staff and membership

    June 26, 2024 — As active shooter incidents and other forms of violence in the workplace continue to become commonplace across the nation, training to defend against such attacks has...

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  • Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Specified Disease supplemental health plans available through MBP

    Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Specified Disease supplemental health plans available through MBP

    June 26, 2024 — The PEF Membership Benefits Program now offers Supplemental Health Plans, made available through Sun Life, that you can purchase in addition to your regular health insurance....

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  • PEF in the NEWS

    PEF in the NEWS

    August 7, 2024 — PEF president on historic fourth term: ‘It’s a bit surreal’ The president of New York’s state workers’ union made history over the weekend — becoming the...

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