UNION LEADER SPOTLIGHT: John Thomsen
January 9, 2025 — How long have you been a PEF member? 20+ years. What do you do in your state role? I am the Outreach Training Branch Director for...
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Legislative update: Bills passed, bills vetoed, bills still outstanding
December 17, 2024 — Four PEF priority bills were submitted to Gov. Hochul on Dec. 2, having passed both houses of the State Legislature. The governor signed two of those...
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PEF Executive Board meets for final time in 2024
December 12, 2024 — The PEF Executive Board held its final meeting of 2024 on December 5 and 6 in Albany, welcoming the New York State Department of Civil Service...
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Region 7 helps homeless veterans
December 12, 2024 — Enlisted for Life is a non-profit organization that seeks to help veterans who have fallen on hard times. When Region 7 Coordinator Barbara Stransky heard of...
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PEF in the NEWS
PEF nurse featured in news on Downstate Nurse Cynthia Walker was interviewed on camera by NY 1 during a rally at SUNY Downstate. “We don’t want to be relocated, we...
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Four board seats filled; petitioning to begin for 5 more and Region 5 Coordinator
December 12, 2024 — Four board seats filled; petitioning to begin for 5 more and Region 5 Coordinator Four Executive Board members were seated following balloting during the October...
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Workers’ Comp benefits expanded to include work-related stress
December 12, 2024 — One of PEF’s legislative priorities was signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Dec. 5, 2024. The law removes significant barriers for workers wishing to...
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Engineering titles across New York State receive pay increases
December 12, 2024 — Governor Kathy Hochul announced this month the approval of pay increases for professional engineers, architects, land surveyors, landscape architects and geologists across New York State.
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Governor considering four PEF priority bills – act now!
December 5, 2024 — Four bills that were part of PEF’s 2024 Legislative Priorities were sent to Governor Kathy Hochul on December 2. Both the State Senate and Assembly passed...
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Empire Plan, HMO premium rates for 2025
December 4, 2024 — The Empire Plan and HMO premium rates for 2025 have been finalized by the Department of Civil Service. Plan rates are adjusted annually based on enrollee...
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