Mobile dental clinics coming to the North Country
May 6, 2025 — Jet Dental clinics, a mobile, on-site dental provider, will be coming to Region 7 in June – offering New York State Dental Plan enrollees and covered...
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Looking ahead to the PEF Convention; soliciting comment on federal, state legislative agendas
May 2, 2025 — The Convention Committee made several trips to this year’s Convention site in Lake Placid, paving the way for the 47th annual PEF Convention from Oct. 19...
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Honoring PEF nurses at Roswell during Oncology Nurse Month, National Nurse Month
May 2, 2025 — Nurses are the backbone of health care institutions across the world. This year, the nursing staff at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo were honored...
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PEF asked to share successful tactics for increasing membership with SEIU Public Division Labor Boards
May 2, 2025 — With federal budget cuts and continuous attacks on unions and collective bargaining, now more than ever, mobilizing and organizing are vital to the survival of unions. ...
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Apply now for Excelsior scholarship to SUNY, CUNY schools
June 5, 2025 — The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation is pleased to announce that the Excelsior Scholarship application for the 2025–26 academic year is now open....
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PEF leaders step up in local labor federations and councils
May 6, 2025 — From Buffalo to Long Island, PEF Regional Coordinators are active members of the New York State labor movement. One of the primary ways they stay connected...
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VP Giddings joins unions, community on May Day to protest federal cuts, support health care workers
May 2, 2025 — PEF Vice President Bruce Giddings spoke at a multi-union May Day rally outside Albany Medical Center (AMC) on May 1, representing PEF and standing in solidarity...
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Division 240 seeking scholarship applicants
June 5, 2025 — PEF Division 240 is conducting its annual Prashant “Peter” Singapura College Scholarship Contest. The Division awards up to nine scholarships: two $1,000 awards; one $500 award;...
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PEF in the News
PEF members speak out against parking price hike at SUNY Stony Brook Employees at SUNY Stony Brook could soon be facing a parking fee increase from $16.50 to $50, a...
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New Executive Board member seated in April Special Elections
May 2, 2025 — One Executive Board member was seated, while four seats remain contested and will proceed to balloting following the April 2025 Special Election. Elected to Seat 165,...
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