July 8, 2026 — The application and eligibility guidelines for the PEF Division 179 scholarships are now available. Division 179 includes members in the Office of General Services (OGS) and the Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services (DHSES). Scholarship...
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On June 11, 2026, the PEF Executive Board convened a Special Session to consider the negotiated 2026-2031 tentative agreement for all PEF-represented members of the Professional, Scientific and Technical...
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I want members to know that the 2026-2031 Tentative Agreement for the PS&T Unit that is now up for ratification marks the culmination of a long and difficult road. We...
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June 12, 2026 — The PEF Executive Board met on June 4 and 5 in Albany, kicking off the quarterly meeting with a presentation on reforms to the pension plan, a Q&A with Civil Service...
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June 12, 2026 — In May 2024, the NYS Department of Civil Service issued a Request for Proposals to secure the services of a vendor to review the state’s total...
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June 12, 2026 — At the March 2025 PEF Executive Board meeting, members voted unanimously to consider a vote of no-confidence against Office of Mental Health (OMH) Commissioner Ann Marie...
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June 12, 2026 — ALBANY, N.Y. – The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) convened its third summit on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in the state workforce...
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June 12, 2026 — Through Article 14 of the PS&T contract, PEF divisions can apply for a grant of up to $1,250 per year for certain kitchen appliances to improve...
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June 12, 2026 — On April 23, 2026, PEF received a favorable court decision in a challenge to the Office of Employee Relations’ (OER) denials of out-of-title work grievances filed...
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June 12, 2026 — Several PEF members attended the AFL-CIO’s 30th Constitutional Convention in Minneapolis, Minn., from June 7 to 10, with Region 7 Coordinator Barb Stransky representing the Jefferson,...
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