• PEF member celebrated for 40 years of service

    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 

    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 

    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 

    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

    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

    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 

    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!

    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

    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

    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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