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Dental clinic opens at Empire State Plaza Concourse

November 13, 2026 — PEF members and covered dependents enrolled in the New York State Dental Plan now have access to comprehensive dental care at an Onsite Dental Clinic at...

Convention resolutions report: What delegates decided

November 13, 2026 — When in session each year, the PEF Convention is the union’s highest decision-making body. Delegates consider and vote on various resolutions written by their fellow delegates,...

Open Enrollment period for Flexible Spending Accounts now open

November 3, 2026 — PEF members who have not yet enrolled or wish to re-enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) have from now until December 8 to do so...

PEF members celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Civil Service event

November 2, 2026 — The Department of Civil Service hosted a celebration Sept. 26 in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month. President Lyndon B. Johnson established Hispanic Heritage Week in...

Retirees in Action: Final average salary and call center delays: We met with OSC to get answers and share concerns

November 13, 2026 — I’m writing this month’s column following a very successful 48th annual PEF Convention! Retirees and active PEF members are rooted in solidarity when it comes to...

State of the Union: PEF must build on progress, prepare for future

October 30, 2026 — President Wayne Spence delivered a clear message in his State of the Union address at Convention on Oct. 19, 2026: PEF made meaningful progress in the...

Delegates deliver at PEF Convention 2026

More than 700 dedicated PEF members – the largest gathering since before the Covid pandemic – convened in Niagara Falls Oct. 18-21, 2026, to conduct the business of the...

Convention delegates: Rooted in solidarity, focused on the work ahead

October 30, 2026 — More than 700 delegates gathered in Niagara Falls Oct. 18–21 for PEF’s 48th annual Convention, approving legislative agendas, reviewing union finances and acting on resolutions. Vice...

PEF’s finances remain strong as membership grows

October 30, 2026 — Vice President Randi DiAntonio delivered this year’s Secretary-Treasurer’s Report to delegates after stepping into the role at the request of President Spence following the retirement of...

Political action gets results: VP DiAntonio shares legislative accomplishments

October 30, 2026 — Political action at PEF “is not about red or blue, D or R – it’s about your paycheck, your retirement, and the people and communities we...