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
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
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!
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
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
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
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 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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PEF highlights solutions to short staffing at workforce hearing
February 1, 2024 — During a joint legislative hearing on Workforce Development and Labor issues held on January 30 in Albany, PEF Vice President Randi DiAntonio presented lawmakers with viable...
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President updates membership on contract pay dates, governor’s 2024 proposals, and more
January 19, 2024 — PEF President Wayne Spence and department directors updated members on recent news that would impact SUNY Downstate members, the proposed congestion pricing in the New York...
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