A banner year for COPE
January 11, 2024 — In 2023, PEF contributions to COPE – the Committee on Political Education, a political action fund administered by PEF’s parent unions, SEIU and AFT — increased...
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PEF in the News
Brooklyn Eagle links to PEF article on SUNY Downstate The Brooklyn Eagle included a brief on the SUNY Downstate “transformation” plan, including a comment by President Spence and linking...
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PEF member highlights his union values during U.S. presidential race
February 1, 2024 — January 23 was Primary Day in New Hampshire, and believe it or not, a PEF member was on the ballet. Raymond Moroz, a chief computer operator...
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Quality of Work Life grants now available
The Quality of Work Life grant program is back up and running. This program allows divisions to spend up to $1,000 per year to purchase a microwave, refrigerator, or coffee...
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A Union Family: Christopher and Anne Jordan
UNION LEADER SPOTLIGHT Husband and wife, Christopher and Anne Jordan, are a strong example of a union family – both serving their PEF Divisions and their coworkers as union leaders. ...
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PEF families may qualify for child-care scholarship
January 11, 2024 — Members who meet eligibility criteria can apply for the Workforce Development Institute’s Child Care Scholarship Program, which provides financial support for working families to help...
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Three receive nursing scholarships from raffle proceeds
January 11, 2024 — At the 2022 PEF Convention, the Statewide Nurses Committee raffled baskets to raise money for scholarships that were presented at the 2023 Convention in Syracuse. The...
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Upcoming social worker, counselor PSWP trainings
February 1, 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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Chalking up some wins against toxic management
Retaliation comes in many forms. In 1995 at the Department of State (DOS) in Albany, an employee lunchroom/breakroom was converted to “union” private offices and two leaders were relocated to...
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