Editor’s Note: In a new feature, we will look back at significant PEF achievements since the union’s formation in 1979. PEF members are no strangers to out-of-title work and they...
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November 21, 2023 — Former PEF Executive Board member and Council Leader Ed Swierkowski passed away Nov. 5, 2023, on Long Island, surrounded by family. He represented members of Division...
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November 21, 2023 — When asked, “Who is Vincent Cicatello,” he immediately answered that he is the “PEF Council Leader of Buffalo Psychiatric Center, I serve on the PEF Executive...
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November 7, 2023 — One of the largest curations of indigenous art from across New York State is now being featured at the New York State Museum. Each One Inspired:...
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November 7, 2023 — Four new Executive Board members were seated following the October 2023 Special Election. For the term of office until July 31, 2024, Matthew Fagan will fill...
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November 7, 2023 — PEF Executive Board members Christopher Ford and Prakash Lal testified on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the state workforce before the State Assembly’s Standing...
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Each year, PEF awards 10 scholarships valued at $1,000 for four years to students from union families through the Joseph Scacalossi Scholarship. The scholarship is available to children, stepchildren or...
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November 1, 2023 — The 2024 Open enrollment for the Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) has begun and will run through December 11, 2023. PEF allows PEF members to exchange accrued...
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October 30, 2023 — The 2024 open enrollment period for Dependent Care Advantage Accounts (DCCA), Health Care Spending Accounts (HCSA), and Adoption Advantage Accounts runs from November 1 to December...
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October 25, 2023 — The 45th Annual PEF Convention kicked off October 15 with more than 500 delegates gathering in Syracuse to conduct the business of the union, including review...
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