September 12, 2023 — About three dozen PEF leaders, members and staff were invited to the New York Mets game on September 2 by President Wayne Spence to celebrate Union Night at Citi Field. PEF hosted a tailgate before the game, with Spence, Secretary-Treasurer Joe Donahue, Vice President Darlene Williams and Director of...
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September 12, 2023 — In the past year, more than 100,000 migrants have been relocated from the southwestern border of the U.S. to New York State. Efforts to take care of these asylum seekers are ongoing by both the State and New York City, where a large number of the migrants are located. To...
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September 12, 2023 — How long have you been a PEF member? I started with DOH in August 1992 (31 years). I submitted my application for membership upon starting. Briefly summarize what you do for the people of New York. I lead the Mobile Development and Support team for NYS in the Office of Information...
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September 12, 2023 — It is August and I am writing this article for the September issue of the Communicator. September brings us to the end of summer and a transition to fall. September is also when we celebrate Labor Day, a day when we should recognize and honor the achievements of organized labor and...
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August 18, 2023 — Two new Executive Board members were seated following the July 2023 Special Election. Matthew Karp will fill Seat 1, which represents certain members at Agriculture and Markets. Ivan Giannou will fill Seat 410, which represents certain members at the Office of Mental Health. The term of office is until July 31,...
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August 18, 2023 — It’s that time of year – school supply lists are coming out and families are flocking to stores to prepare for the new school year. You can support fellow union members by purchasing union-made supplies! The AFL-CIO produces a list of union-made supplies each year: Boise Paper: Products: Boise X-9,...
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August 18, 2023 — The PEF Emerging Leaders Institute kicked off with a curriculum to train new leaders within the union. The program’s goal is to build upon the skills of current and new leaders while also fostering unity between age groups and generations. The Emerging Leaders Institute held its pilot program at union headquarters...
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August 18, 2023 — For eligible PS&T unit members, your upcoming paychecks will contain retroactive pay, covering the period starting on March 30, 2023, for the Administration and April 6, 2023, for Institution payrolls. The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) released Payroll Bulletin 2149 providing for the payment of retroactive salary increases and, in...
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August 18, 2023 — PEF Membership Benefits Program (PEF MBP) is offering a chance for members to enroll or increase their insurance coverage for Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Group Term Life during a Modified Open Enrollment period. The Modified Open Enrollment period is for a limited time, September 1 through October 31, when active...
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August 18, 2023 — The New York State Fair is an exciting time for many New Yorkers. The annual event in Syracuse marks the informal end of summer with livestock competitions, midway rides, the butter and sand sculptures, and of course, whatever crazy food vendors decide to fry! But for a handful of PEF...
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