It’s scholarship season – don’t miss out on any PEF money!
August 7, 2026 — Costs continue to rise across the country for everything from groceries to gas, and as students prepare to go to college, rising tuition fees are once again on...
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R7 awards three scholarships this year
August 7, 2026 — Region 7 offered three scholarships this year to dependents of Region 7 members. Traditionally, the Region only offers two scholarships, honoring Paul Normandeau and Ellen Mainville, who both lost their lives to...
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Division 179 offers college scholarships
July 8, 2026 — The application and eligibility guidelines for the PEF Division 179 scholarships are now available. Division 179 includes members in the Office of General Services (OGS) and the Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services (DHSES). Scholarship...
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RETIREES IN ACTION: Stand up for our freedoms on Election Day
August 7, 2026 — Everyone deserves dignity, a life they can afford, and real opportunity. That’s why we organize and fight for a secure retirement for all workers and for...
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Board approves text of five-year PS&T tentative contract; dues-paying members now have final say
On June 11, 2026, the PEF Executive Board convened a Special Session to consider the negotiated 2026-2031 tentative agreement for all PEF-represented members of the Professional, Scientific and Technical...
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PEF tentative agreement delivers raises, long-sought dental plan
I want members to know that the 2026-2031 Tentative Agreement for the PS&T Unit that is now up for ratification marks the culmination of a long and difficult road. We...
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Executive Board discusses contract, pension reforms, and Civil Service issues
June 12, 2026 — The PEF Executive Board met on June 4 and 5 in Albany, kicking off the quarterly meeting with a presentation on reforms to the pension plan, a Q&A with Civil Service...
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Board questions Civil Service commissioner about statewide compensation study
June 12, 2026 — In May 2024, the NYS Department of Civil Service issued a Request for Proposals to secure the services of a vendor to review the state’s total...
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Policy pushed for by PEF at OMH leads to discovery of 13 knives in patient’s room
June 12, 2026 — At the March 2025 PEF Executive Board meeting, members voted unanimously to consider a vote of no-confidence against Office of Mental Health (OMH) Commissioner Ann Marie...
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