PEF turns up the heat on a variety of fronts this summer
As the summer heats up (and up and up!), PEF is also keeping the heat on several of our priorities, including holding DOCCS and OMH’s feet to the fire on...
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PEF members at DOCCS and OMH CBOs strategize about path forward at correctional facilities
July 18, 2025 — PEF members who work at DOCCS facilities have faced unsafe working conditions for many years, long before the 22-day wildcat strike by corrections officers in March....
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Compensation study underway by Civil Service; PEF closely monitoring the process
July 18, 2025 — The state’s outdated compensation plan and its lack of competitiveness with the private sector continue to lead to severe recruitment and retention issues in New York....
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PEF scientist secures $9M grant to study human immune response to Lyme disease bacteria with eye toward treatment
July 18, 2025 — While studying infectious disease as an undergraduate at the University of New Hampshire, Dr. Nicholas Mantis found his calling. “I learned through a combination of coursework...
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PEF intern shares passion for the labor movement, gains experience in field work
July 18, 2025 — In 2020, when I was a sophomore in high school, the country was going through a uniquely challenging time. Covid caused the largest recession since 2009,...
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In their own words: Members share experiences on SEIU’s Justice Journey
July 18, 2025 — This summer, SEIU invited members of its locals to participate in a Justice Journey, a mobilization effort that brought union members, community leaders, and people of...
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Meet the New Regional Coordinator for Region 1
July 18, 2025 — Following the retirement of longtime Region 1 Coordinator Michele Iorfida, PEF members in Western New York Region have elected a successor. Vincent Cicatello is a Registered...
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PEF advocacy on key priorities paves the way for new legislation
July 18, 2025 — The voices of PEF members were heard during the New York State Legislative Session that concluded in mid-June. From artificial intelligence (AI) to Workers’ Compensation, several...
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