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...
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PEF nurses celebrate Nurse Coordinator and organize at Convention
October 29, 2025 — The annual Nurses’ Luncheon at the PEF convention delivers important information to delegates who work as nurses and healthcare workers across the state. It is an...
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Communication and facts are key to Health & Safety advocacy
October 28, 2025 — The annual Health & Safety (H&S) Breakfast during Convention on Oct. 21 started with a 12-person game of “Telephone,” driving home the point that oftentimes news that travels from person to person loses a...
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First-time Convention delegates surge in 2025
October 29, 2025 — PEF’s 47th Annual Convention saw nearly 700 delegates take part in plenary sessions and workshops at the Olympic Center and various hotels around Lake Placid. More than 200 of those delegates participated for the first time. We caught up with a few of the delegates to get...
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President’s Message
On October 19, more than 700 PEF members will travel to Lake Placid for the 47th Annual PEF Convention, the first time since 2018 the union will visit the...
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HALT Committee releases recommendations for reform
October 7, 2025 — PEF leaders played a pivotal role on the committee established in March 2025 after the DOCCS strikes to propose amendments to the Humane Alternatives to Long-Term...
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Blast from the Past: The 40th PEF Convention in Lake Placid
October 7, 2025 — On Oct. 19, more than 700 PEF delegates will gather in Lake Placid for the 47th annual PEF Convention. The Adirondack town is no stranger to...
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From fairs to theme parks to ski resorts, PEF members keep you safe
October 7, 2025 — Before a visitor steps onto a ride, whether at a county fair, a permanent park, or the annual New York State Fair in Syracuse, a safety...
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Members looking for college assistance have options through PEF and New York State
October 7, 2025 — Every year, costs associated with higher education increase, placing burdens on both students and their families as they try to cover tuition, room and board, textbooks...
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Legacy of former PEF member lives on in history
October 7, 2025 — Dorothy Elizabeth Reid was a long time PEF member. She worked for New York State for 28 years in various roles, including State Safety Officer, Social...
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