PEF Telephone Town Hall delivers Contract, Budget updates
April 14, 2026 — The following is a rough timecoded summary of the PEF Telephone Town Hall that was held on April 9, 2026. Members may listen to the entire...
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Four seats filled on Executive Board; two go to balloting
May 7, 2026 — Four Executive Board seats were filled during the April 2026 special election. Tanya Oliver was elected to Seat 50 (DOCCS); Cortney Edwards to Seat 200 (Health...
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Article 15 grant program awards up to $50,000 for workforce, labor-management training
April 16, 2026 — Under Article 15 of the PEF/State Agreement, grant money up to $50,000 is available to fund unique Workforce Initiatives (WFI) and Labor-Management Nursing (LMN) training projects...
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Telethon raises $1M for children’s hospital, charities
April 16, 2026 — The 64th Annual Variety Kids Telethon on March 21 and 22 raised $1,014,326 to support Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, and other children’s charities. PEF...
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Former PEF President Roger Benson, 1945-2026
Former PEF President Roger Benson passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 1, 2026. He was 81 years old. Benson served nine years as PEF President...
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RETIREES IN ACTION: Stay informed, engaged, and vote!
April 30, 2026 — This month I’m going to focus my column on the importance of staying informed and engaged about political issues. This is more important now than ever....
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Executive Board approves budget, focuses on union strength and sets the tone for 2026
April 2, 2026 — PEF’s Executive Board held its first meeting of the year on March 26 and 27 in Albany. The 122 members of the board approved a budget...
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President’s Message: A busy spring for your union
The first quarter of 2026 is behind us — and we are starting the second quarter with momentum and results. We begin with some great news on the Contract front....
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Region 9 members rank wages, workplace safety as top concerns during contract tour stops
April 2, 2026 — Members across Region 9 turned out for Contract Tour meetings at Rockland, Rockland Children’s, and Mid-Hudson psychiatric centers; Helen Hayes Hospital; Montrose Veteran’s Home; the...
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Lobby Day focuses on Tier 6, nursing issues, safety in the workplace, and staffing
April 2, 2026 — Getting legislative support for pension reform, body scanners at facilities, and expansion of nurse committees is crucial as the April 1 deadline nears for the New...
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