Meet the New Regional Coordinator for Region 1
July 18, 2025 — Following the retirement of longtime Region 1 Coordinator Michele Iorfida, PEF members in Western New York Region have elected a successor. Vincent Cicatello is a Registered...
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PEF advocacy on key priorities paves the way for new legislation
July 18, 2025 — The voices of PEF members were heard during the New York State Legislative Session that concluded in mid-June. From artificial intelligence (AI) to Workers’ Compensation, several...
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Blast from the Past: PEF members facing layoffs fight back and reclaim jobs
July 18, 2025 — In 1996, under Governor George Pataki, PEF members were faced with the threat of layoffs in the wake of federal budget cuts. It happened at the...
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Capital Region turns out for PEF Wellness Fair and Book Giveaway
June 20, 2025 — Everyone from toddlers to law enforcement to teachers to elected leaders filled the Washington Avenue Armory on June 14 for the third annual PEF Community Wellness...
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PEF MBP is full steam ahead with Family and Friends Day and new Carnival Cruise
June 20, 2025 — For years, the PEF Membership Benefits Program (PEF MBP) has offered Family and Friends Days at amusement parks. This year, PEF MBP is offering not only...
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Executive Board tables no-confidence vote; discusses federal cuts, union finances, and membership counts
June 20, 2025 — The PEF Executive Board held its quarterly meeting June 12 and 13 in Albany, where members heard from Office of Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan and...
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President Spence joins Governor to celebrate $1.1 billion investment in SUNY Downstate
June 18, 2025 — Recognizing the importance of quality health care in the Brooklyn community, and after nearly 18 months of advocacy by unions, clergy, and stakeholders, Gov. Kathy Hochul...
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Board tables no-confidence vote against OMH Commissioner; engages in Q&A
June 20, 2025 — The Executive Board tabled its proposed no-confidence vote in Office of Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan at the June meeting in Albany after the commissioner and...
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Region 1 elects new coordinator; 2 seated on Eboard, 1 race ends in tie
June 20, 2025 — Two vacant seats on the PEF Executive Board have been filled, one seat resulted in a tie, and Region 1 has a new coordinator following the...
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Letter to the Editor: Thank you to SUNY Upstate
To the editor: I would like to commend all the nurses and staff at Upstate SUNY Hospital in Syracuse. My husband had major back surgery at this hospital, and being...
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