Remembering Ed Swierkowski, 1952-2023
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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Executive Board rep, Council Leader, Nurse: Vincent Cicatello is passionate about his work in healthcare and for PEF
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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PEF member at New York State Museum curates indigenous art and inspiration
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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Board gains four new members following Special Election; one contested seat goes to balloting
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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PEF urges oversight and caution when it comes to use of Artificial Intelligence in the State workforce
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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2024 Joseph Scacalossi Scholarship applications now available
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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Productivity Enhancement Program now accepting enrollment
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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Flex spending accounts for PEF members now open for enrollment
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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Convention Delegates review the wins of 2023 and chart a course of action for 2024
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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State of the Union: We’re Better Together and making a difference for members and New Yorkers
October 24, 2023 — The theme of the 45th Annual PEF Convention was “Better Together.” During his ninth State of the Union address, President Wayne Spence backed that up with...
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