Congratulations, Danielle Bridger!
PEF Region 8 Coordinator Danielle Bridger was sworn in as President of the Albany County Central Federation of Labor on November 5. Danielle has been a member of ACCFL since...
Read MoreUncategorized
-
-
Executive Board vacancy filled, 4 contested seats go to balloting in October Special Election
November 5, 2025 — One vacant seat on the PEF Executive Board has been filled, and four are heading to balloting after the October 2025 Special Election cycle. Francis (Nicke) McAndrew fills Seat 460, representing certain members at the Department of State. Seat 30, representing certain members at the Department...
Read More -
Productivity Enhancement Program open enrollment November 1 through December 8
October 31, 2025 — The Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) allows eligible employees to exchange previously accrued annual leave and/or personal leave in return for a biweekly credit to reduce their share of New York...
Read More -
Women’s Trade Union League rises in November 1903
November 7, 2025 — In the late 1800s and early 1900s, working conditions for most in the United States were fraught with danger and low wages. For women workers, that...
Read More -
Governor Hochul thanks PEF members
October 29, 2025 — New York State Governor Kathy Hochul took the stage on Day One of the PEF Convention on Oct. 20, 2025, with one simple message: Thank you. “The reason...
Read More -
Labor leaders emphasize unity and collective action
October 29, 2025 — During his keynote address at PEF Convention on Oct. 20, 2025, Transit Workers Union (TWU) International President John Samuelson delivered a strong reminder that unions must stick to their...
Read More -
Delegates discuss contract ideas
October 29, 2025 — Between plenary sessions on Monday and Tuesday, Convention delegates had a chance to share some topics they would like to see addressed during the next round...
Read More -
Comptroller talks shutdown, budgets, and pension
October 29, 2025 — Traditionally at PEF Conventions, New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli could be found on Sunday at the President’s Reception meeting and greeting delegates before they head...
Read More -
PEF delegates approve state and federal legislative agendas
October 29, 2025 — One of the most important duties carried out annually at PEF Convention is the debate and approval of the union’s State and Federal Legislative Agendas. Developed in coordination...
Read More -
Convention luncheon honors veterans
October 29, 2025 — It was a full house for the annual Veterans’ Luncheon at Convention, save for one chair left empty at a small table set for one, in recognition...
Read More