• Key PEF-supported bill for body scanners at OCFS now heads to the Governor

    Key PEF-supported bill for body scanners at OCFS now heads to the Governor

    April 16, 2026 — While the deadline for the New York State budget has passed, PEF still has a reason to celebrate. Legislation supported by the union to authorize the...

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  • PEF Telephone Town Hall delivers Contract, Budget updates

    PEF Telephone Town Hall delivers Contract, Budget updates

    April 14, 2026 — The following is a rough timecoded summary of the PEF Telephone Town Hall that was held on April 9, 2026. Members may listen to the entire...

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  • Article 15 grant program awards up to $50,000 for workforce, labor-management training

    Article 15 grant program awards up to $50,000 for workforce, labor-management training

    April 16, 2026 — Under Article 15 of the PEF/State Agreement, grant money up to $50,000 is available to fund unique Workforce Initiatives (WFI) and Labor-Management Nursing (LMN) training projects...

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  • Telethon raises $1M for children’s hospital, charities 

    Telethon raises $1M for children’s hospital, charities 

    April 16, 2026 — The 64th Annual Variety Kids Telethon on March 21 and 22 raised $1,014,326 to support Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, and other children’s charities.  PEF...

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  • Former PEF President Roger Benson, 1945-2026

    Former PEF President Roger Benson, 1945-2026

    Former PEF President Roger Benson passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 1, 2026. He was 81 years old. Benson served nine years as PEF President...

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  • Executive Board approves budget, focuses on union strength and sets the tone for 2026

    Executive Board approves budget, focuses on union strength and sets the tone for 2026

    April 2, 2026 — PEF’s Executive Board held its first meeting of the year on March 26 and 27 in Albany. The 122 members of the board approved a budget...

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  • President’s Message: A busy spring for your union

    President’s Message: A busy spring for your union

    The first quarter of 2026 is behind us  — and we are starting the second quarter with momentum and results. We begin with some great news on the Contract front....

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  • Region 9 members rank wages, workplace safety as top concerns during contract tour stops

    Region 9 members rank wages, workplace safety as top concerns during contract tour stops

      April 2, 2026 — Members across Region 9 turned out for Contract Tour meetings at Rockland, Rockland Children’s, and Mid-Hudson psychiatric centers; Helen Hayes Hospital; Montrose Veteran’s Home; the...

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  • Lobby Day focuses on Tier 6, nursing issues, safety in the workplace, and staffing

    Lobby Day focuses on Tier 6, nursing issues, safety in the workplace, and staffing

    April 2, 2026 — Getting legislative support for pension reform, body scanners at facilities, and expansion of nurse committees is crucial as the April 1 deadline nears for the New...

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