• Governor Hochul’s State of the State message: The Future is Bright

    Governor Hochul’s State of the State message: The Future is Bright

    January 11, 2024 — During her State of the State address on January 9, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul told a joint session of assemblymembers, state senators and other...

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  • Expansion of HELP program is a small step to address staffing issues

    Expansion of HELP program is a small step to address staffing issues

    Jan. 23, 2024 — Positions in nearly every state agency are in dire need of filling – more than 12,000 in all, according to the governor’s most recent Executive Budget...

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  • A banner year for COPE 

    A banner year for COPE 

    January 11, 2024 — In 2023, PEF contributions to COPE – the Committee on Political Education, a political action fund administered by PEF’s parent unions, SEIU and AFT — increased...

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  • PEF in the News

    PEF in the News

    Brooklyn Eagle links to PEF article on SUNY Downstate  The Brooklyn Eagle included a brief on the SUNY Downstate “transformation” plan, including a comment by President Spence and linking...

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  • PEF member highlights his union values during U.S. presidential race

    PEF member highlights his union values during U.S. presidential race

    February 1, 2024 — January 23 was Primary Day in New Hampshire, and believe it or not, a PEF member was on the ballet. Raymond Moroz, a chief computer operator...

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  • Quality of Work Life grants now available

    Quality of Work Life grants now available

    The Quality of Work Life grant program is back up and running.  This program allows divisions to spend up to $1,000 per year to purchase a microwave, refrigerator, or coffee...

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  • A Union Family: Christopher and Anne Jordan 

    A Union Family: Christopher and Anne Jordan 

    UNION LEADER SPOTLIGHT  Husband and wife, Christopher and Anne Jordan, are a strong example of a union family – both serving their PEF Divisions and their coworkers as union leaders. ...

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  • PEF families may qualify for child-care scholarship 

    PEF families may qualify for child-care scholarship 

    January 11, 2024 — Members who meet eligibility criteria can apply for the Workforce Development Institute’s Child Care Scholarship Program, which provides financial support for working families to help...

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  • Three receive nursing scholarships from raffle proceeds 

    Three receive nursing scholarships from raffle proceeds 

    January 11, 2024 — At the 2022 PEF Convention, the Statewide Nurses Committee raffled baskets to raise money for scholarships that were presented at the 2023 Convention in Syracuse.  The...

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  • Upcoming social worker, counselor PSWP trainings 

    Upcoming social worker, counselor PSWP trainings 

    February 1, 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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