Let the great budget debate begin!
The Legislative Session is in full swing here in Albany, following Governor Hochul’s presentation of her Executive Budget proposal last month. Between now and April 1, lawmakers will hold hearings...
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Pivotal moments in Black labor history highlight growth, change and solidarity
January 30, 2024 — Throughout the history of the labor movement in the United States, there are moments when Black workers, fed up with working conditions, lack of benefits and...
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Governor Hochul’s State of the State message: The Future is Bright
January 11, 2024 — During her State of the State address on January 9, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul told a joint session of assemblymembers, state senators and other...
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Expansion of HELP program is a small step to address staffing issues
Jan. 23, 2024 — Positions in nearly every state agency are in dire need of filling – more than 12,000 in all, according to the governor’s most recent Executive Budget...
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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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