Celebrating workers’ rights on Labor Day
September 15, 2026 — From the nearly 1,000 members in Region 8 flocking to a minor league baseball stadium, to what many are hailing as the highest turnout ever at...
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PEF President Spence honored in City & State’s Labor Power 100
September 24, 2026 — PEF President Wayne Spence was highlighted along with 99 other labor leaders as part of City & State magazine’s Labor Power 100 list. The list highlights...
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PEF response to 9/11 attacks was swift and ongoing
September 28, 2026 — For 25 years since the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, PEF staff and members have taken the time to honor those killed in the attacks....
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PEF, NYS Department of Taxation and Finance remember coworkers who died on 9/11
September 24, 2026 — Many Americans remember where they were on September 11, 2001, when the World Trade Center was the target of terrorist attacks. On that day, 40 members...
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PEF member educates New Yorkers about forest management
September 24, 2026 — New York’s landscape is heavily dominated by forests, which cover about 63% of the state’s total land area – nearly 18.6 million acres of woodland, providing...
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Remembering the ‘most handsome man on crutches’
William Valcarcel’s family, friends, and coworkers will forever remember his light-headed nature and his humor. “He would introduce himself as the ‘most handsome man on crutches’,” his eldest daughter...
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4.5% retroactive raise for PS&T Unit members
September 24, 2026 — PEF Members in the PS&T Unit have started to receive the first economic benefits of the 2026-2031 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Payroll Bulletin...
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PEF members educate hundreds of thousands of NYers about state services at the New York State Fair
September 24, 2026 — During the 13-day run of the New York State Fair, PEF members from Long Island to Niagara Falls traveled to Syracuse to work at agency booths...
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Parole officers in Region 6 receive tactical trauma packs
September 24, 2026 — PEF parole officers across the state supervise people who are serving out the remainder of their sentences in the community. They perform social work and program...
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New book by retired PEF Parole Officer gives guidance on self-care while caring for others
September 24, 2026 — From parole officer to purpose-driven nonprofit work, and now an author, Erna Blackman has spent decades giving back to those who needed her most. Throughout her...
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