• New book by retired PEF Parole Officer gives guidance on self-care while caring for others

    New book by retired PEF Parole Officer gives guidance on self-care while caring for others

    September 24, 2026 — From parole officer to purpose-driven nonprofit work, and now an author, Erna Blackman has spent decades giving back to those who needed her most. Throughout her...

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  • Region 1 selects Ronald McDonald House of Western NY as Convention charity 

    Region 1 selects Ronald McDonald House of Western NY as Convention charity 

    September 24, 2026 — Every year, the PEF Region hosting the union’s annual Convention selects a charity to support, and this year Region 1 members overwhelmingly chose to raise funds...

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  • PEF’s 2026 – 2031 contract agreement with New York State ratified with overwhelming support

    PEF’s 2026 – 2031 contract agreement with New York State ratified with overwhelming support

    August 21, 2026 — The message from PEF President Wayne Spence after 88% of voters in the Professional, Scientific and Technical (PS&T) Unit cast yes votes for a new 2026-2031...

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  • PEF pushes Governor to act on priority legislation

    PEF pushes Governor to act on priority legislation

    August 21, 2026 — Bills passed by both houses of the State legislature during their 2026 session are waiting for the signature or veto of New York State Governor Kathy...

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  • PEF Contract Chair Darlene Williams: ‘Do Not Give Up Your Voice’  

    PEF Contract Chair Darlene Williams: ‘Do Not Give Up Your Voice’  

    August 21, 2026 — I want to take a moment to speak directly to every member who took the time to vote on this contract. Whether you voted yes or...

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  • Ronald McDonald House Charities selected as PEF Convention charity 

    Ronald McDonald House Charities selected as PEF Convention charity 

    August 21, 2026 — Every year, Convention host regions raise funds for a local charity – this year, PEF Region 1 Coordinator Vinny Cicatello selected the Ronald McDonald House...

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  • Region 5 Clambake and Region 2 Boat Cruise provide PEF members some summer fun

    Region 5 Clambake and Region 2 Boat Cruise provide PEF members some summer fun

    August 21, 2026 — Throughout the summer, PEF has been hard at work ensuring members have a fair contract, are informed about their rights, and are engaged with ongoing campaigns...

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  • Do you want to be a union leader? Executive Board special election coming in October

    Do you want to be a union leader? Executive Board special election coming in October

    September 15, 2026 — The PEF Executive Board meets quarterly and is the highest-ranking deliberative body of the union other than the annual Convention. A full Executive Board assures that...

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  • Retirees in Action: Celebrate Labor Day, labor values, labor-friendly candidates this election season 

    Retirees in Action: Celebrate Labor Day, labor values, labor-friendly candidates this election season 

    September 24, 2026 — September marks the end of summer, the start of fall, and the celebration of Labor Day—a time to honor organized labor, union benefits, and the hard-fought...

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