• PEF and other labor unions uplift Regional Food Bank in time of need

    PEF and other labor unions uplift Regional Food Bank in time of need

    November 21, 2025 — Across the nation, Americans are facing rising costs of living, with many struggling to access food. According to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York...

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  • A year of growth, networking, and learning for Statewide Women’s Committee

    A year of growth, networking, and learning for Statewide Women’s Committee

    December 12, 2025 — The first half of this year presented significant challenges as we all adapted to changes under the new federal administration. The latter half of the year...

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  • ITS delegates share value of PEF Convention 

    ITS delegates share value of PEF Convention 

      November 21, 2025 — First-time delegate Dana Blair, a project manager with the Office of Information Technology Services in Albany, and PEF Division 357 Secretary Heather Craven, a manager...

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  • My first SOMOS, 25 years in the making 

    My first SOMOS, 25 years in the making 

    November 21, 2025 — As I start my 25th year at PEF, spanning eight administrations and four presidents, I was invited by President Wayne Spence to attend the SOMOS conference...

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  • PEF member collects donations for Hurricane Melissa relief in Jamaica 

    PEF member collects donations for Hurricane Melissa relief in Jamaica 

    November 22, 2025 — Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica late last month. Current damage estimates show the Category 5 storm caused as much as $7 billion in damages. International aid organizations...

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  • Analyzing the state’s fiscal outlook and sharing useful resources for elder services

    Analyzing the state’s fiscal outlook and sharing useful resources for elder services

    December 15, 2025 — I want to wish all my union siblings and fellow retirees a wonderful holiday season! This is a special time to enjoy all the blessings in...

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  • Your 2026 Printable Calendar

    Your 2026 Printable Calendar

    Stay Organized in 2026: Your Ultimate Holiday, Pay Schedule & PEF Contact Calendar!  

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  • Leave Donation Program offers hope to members in need 

    Leave Donation Program offers hope to members in need 

    November 21, 2025 — PEF members experiencing long-term illness or injury often find themselves facing extreme financial hardship and economic loss when they exhaust their accruals before they can return...

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  • Charting the course for PEF’s bold future, together  

    Charting the course for PEF’s bold future, together  

    PEF members filled the 1932 Olympic ice rink in Lake Placid in October for the 47th annual PEF Convention, setting state and federal legislative agendas, debating resolutions to govern our...

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  • Civil Service roundtables spotlight recruitment and retention and concerns about NY HELPS 

    Civil Service roundtables spotlight recruitment and retention and concerns about NY HELPS 

    November 7, 2025 — A series of roundtables hosted by New York State Senator Robert Jackson were held last month in New York City, Albany and Buffalo. Senator Jackson chairs...

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