PEF on the march at Labor Day parades statewide
September 13, 2023 — PEF leaders and members turned out in droves for six parades during the first part of September, celebrating Labor Day from Midtown Manhattan to Buffalo. PEF...
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Hochul signs major labor bills into law
September 13, 2023 — PEF, working with other labor unions and advocacy groups, pushed for the passage and enactment of several bills which benefit PEF members and their families, including...
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PEF members educate NYS Fair patrons about state services
September 12, 2023 — On opening day of the New York State Fair Augst 23, PEF members were ready and waiting at state agency booths with giveaways and, more...
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NYSHIP eligibility waiting period cut in half on October 1
September 13, 2023 — Effective October 1, 2023, the waiting period for enrollment in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) for newly hired and newly eligible employees...
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Ten promising scholars win PEF Joseph Scacalossi Scholarships
September 13, 2023 — College tuition has been on the rise for decades and PEF is committed to helping members and their families lower the cost as much as possible....
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PEF leads the way on workplace bullying
This is the last Communicator update before the 45th Annual PEF Convention, which takes place Oct. 15-18 in Syracuse. The next issue will be filled with stories about the state...
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Kate Mullany House puts a roof over important Labor History
September 13, 2023 — In the 1860s, just around the end of the Civil War, Troy, N.Y., was a big producer of a new fashion trend in the nation:...
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PEF members enjoy Union Night at Citi Field
September 12, 2023 — About three dozen PEF leaders, members and staff were invited to the New York Mets game on September 2 by President Wayne Spence to celebrate...
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PEF supports governor’s call for federal assistance during migrant crisis
September 12, 2023 — In the past year, more than 100,000 migrants have been relocated from the southwestern border of the U.S. to New York State. Efforts to take care...
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Union Spotlight: Chris Ford
September 12, 2023 — How long have you been a PEF member? I started with DOH in August 1992 (31 years). I submitted my application for membership upon starting. Briefly...
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