PEF in the News
February 6, 2026 — VP DiAntonio weighs in on OCFS secure center issues In a New York Focus exposé on solitary confinement at Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)...
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RETIREES IN ACTION: Protecting seniors from social media, AI scams
February 6, 2026 — At the end of January, I participated in a “Stop the Scam” campaign webinar on protecting older adults from social media and AI-driven fraud presented by...
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Letter to the Editor
I wanted to take a moment and respond to a letter in the prior Communicator wherein the writer perpetuated a historically false claim in an attempt to fortify their complaints...
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Advocating, lobbying, protecting: PEF was busy in 2025
December 12, 2025 — From historic investments in Brooklyn healthcare, to protecting the safety of members across the state, to lobbying and rallies for PEF budget and legislative priorities, PEF...
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Eboard votes to send Albany Housing Authority tentative agreement to members for ratification
December 12, 2025 — At its meeting on Dec. 4, 2025, the PEF Executive Board moved to advance a one-year tentative agreement — featuring a 2% salary increase and improved...
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PEF is in strong financial position, supporting members and the community
December 12, 2025 — The Executive Board held its quarterly meeting December 4 and 5 in Albany with a full agenda of business and updates. They sent a tentative agreement...
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PEF member earns settlement for discrimination faced at DFS
December 12, 2025 — Article 36 of PEF’s collective bargaining agreement with New York State is known as the “No Discrimination Article.” It establishes a Joint Affirmative Action Advisory Committee...
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PEF working to fill Nurse Coordinator position
January 9, 2026 — In 1998 under the administration of former PEF President Roger Benson, PEF established the Nurse Organizer position, a full-time staff position responsible for organizing and empowering...
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2025 in one word? Solidarity!
What a year it’s been for your union! From the wildcat strike at DOCCS, to speaking out against federal budget cuts, to saving SUNY Downstate, PEF truly did it in 2025. Together...
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