PEF in the News
March 7, 2024 – Union efforts opposing the State’s potential closure of SUNY Downstate hospital are making the rounds in the media, with President Wayne Spence quoted in several. Here...
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Blast from the Past: Déjà vu at Downstate
March 7, 2024 — The past has come back to haunt New York City’s only state-run hospital. A recent proposal by SUNY Chancellor John King seeks to “transform” SUNY Downstate...
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PEF member celebrated for 40 years of service
March 7, 2024 — For many, choosing a career path starts in high school and sticking to that path is often the goal. However, it doesn’t always work out that...
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UNION LEADER SPOTLIGHT: Pamela August
March 7, 2024 — This is part of a series of Q&As with Union leaders across the state. If you have a suggestion for a profile, please email communicator@pef.org. ...
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PEF, UUP and other unions call out SUNY Downstate closure plans
February 20, 2023 — PEF President Wayne Spence joined hundreds of UUP and PEF members, along with leaders from AFT, the New York State AFL-CIO, NYSUT and several legislators at...
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PEF reminds members to keep safe in parking lots
February 20, 2024 — Members continue to report issues related to the safety of parking lots while they travel to and from their State jobs. Karen Tully, a senior...
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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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