Leaders, staff honor memory of members killed on 9-11
September 24, 2025 — PEF leaders, members, and staff honored the memories of members who were killed in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, in New York City, observing...
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Special election balloting seats 4 new Eboard members; next round of petitioning begins October 6
September 24, 2025 — Four contested Executive Board seats went to balloting following the July Special Election cycle and the results are now in. Bradley Rosen was elected to Seat...
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Division 247 (DOT) offers scholarship opportunity
October 7, 2025 — Division 247 is now accepting applications for three $400 scholarships. Candidates must be a full-time student and either an unmarried child, spouse, or dependent of a...
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Fighting for a secure retirement for all
October 7, 2025 — We are currently living in an historically dangerous time for our Democracy, freedom of speech and our social safety system. Our public institutions are under attack...
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Gearing up for fights this Fall!
Labor Day has come and gone, the kids are back in school, and even the leaves are starting to change. While all those things contribute to a sense of normalcy...
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Roswell Park scholarships winners announced
October 7, 2025 — Division 196 at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo selected 22 recipients for $500 scholarships. The winners are: Kathleen Beck, dependent of Amy Beck, attending...
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PEF members turn out for Labor Day celebrations statewide
September 8, 2025 — PEF members marked Labor Day with solidarity and community spirit across New York State, attending several Labor Day parades and picnics to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with allies...
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Negotiated end to sunsets keeps benefits active even after contract expiration
September 8, 2025 — PEF’s Contract Team is deep into training and preparations for a successor contract, positioning the union strongly for what may be challenging negotiations as the state...
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Members at Council of the Arts uplift culture in New York State
September 8, 2025 — New Yorkers and visitors to the state may know of the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, Proctor’s Theatre in Schenectady, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New...
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Apiary inspectors keep bee colonies healthy, protecting multi-million-dollar food industry
September 8, 2025 — You might not think twice about shooing that bee away during your backyard barbecue, but did you know that bees are responsible for about 90% of...
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