• PEF members educate hundreds of thousands of NYers about state services at the New York State Fair

    PEF members educate hundreds of thousands of NYers about state services at the New York State Fair

    September 24, 2026 — During the 13-day run of the New York State Fair, PEF members from Long Island to Niagara Falls traveled to Syracuse to work at agency booths...

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  • Parole officers in Region 6 receive tactical trauma packs

    Parole officers in Region 6 receive tactical trauma packs

    September 24, 2026 — PEF parole officers across the state supervise people who are serving out the remainder of their sentences in the community. They perform social work and program...

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  • 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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