• PEF reminds members to keep safe in parking lots 

    PEF reminds members to keep safe in parking lots 

    February 20, 2024 — Members continue to report issues related to the safety of parking lots while they travel to and from their State jobs.   Karen Tully, a senior...

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  • PEF Townhall focuses on contract and budget updates

    PEF Townhall focuses on contract and budget updates

    February 20, 2024 — As the budget season ramps up, PEF is working hard to make sure that members of the union and state workers are kept high on the...

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  • PEF social workers join in lobbying effort to support their profession

    PEF social workers join in lobbying effort to support their profession

    February 20, 2024 — Low pay, high stress, unsafe conditions, and increasing workloads all make the job of a New York State social worker difficult. Despite those obstacles, social workers...

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  • PEF seeks to identify all veterans in the union 

    PEF seeks to identify all veterans in the union 

    February 20, 2023 — The PEF Statewide Veterans Committee is working to further develop programming aimed at increasing awareness for veterans by engaging in advocacy and fostering support of legislation...

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  • The PEF $600 Higher Education Differential is coming soon!

    The PEF $600 Higher Education Differential is coming soon!

    February 20, 2024 — The Office of the State Comptroller is out with news that PEF members have been waiting for: The $600 Higher Education Differential that PEF negotiated in...

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  • Upcoming Public Service Workshops for PEF members

    Upcoming Public Service Workshops for PEF members

    March 8, 2024 — Get a jump on your professional development and education this year with Public Service Workshop Program training courses secured through your contract. Article 15 of the...

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  • Letters to the Editor: March 2024

    Letters to the Editor: March 2024

    Tackling grievances  Why is there no consequence when the state fails to meet its time requirements for grievances on behalf of union members (many waiting for years and still no...

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  • Retirees in Action: Negotiations begin for first 10 Medicare Part D drugs

    Retirees in Action: Negotiations begin for first 10 Medicare Part D drugs

    March 7, 2024 — In February, I informed you about some proposals in this year’s state budget and asked members and retirees to act. Today, I’m sharing an article about...

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  • PEF members need your leave donations

    PEF members need your leave donations

    The following PEF members have reported a need for leave donations due to the need for medical treatment or recuperation from illness or injury.  Donations are made from annual leave...

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  • PEF hits the ground running on 2024 legislative agenda following release of governor’s budget

    PEF hits the ground running on 2024 legislative agenda following release of governor’s budget

    February 2, 2024 — The PEF Legislative Department completed its initial analysis of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2024 Executive Budget, highlighting which proposals the union supports or opposes. The Statewide Political...

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