• National Roundabouts Week promotes safe roads for New Yorkers 

    National Roundabouts Week promotes safe roads for New Yorkers 

    September 27, 2023 — National Roundabouts Week is celebrated across the United States every September. This year, Roundabouts Week was Sept. 18-23, and New York’s Department of Transportation (NYS DOT)...

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  • PEF members, leaders call for respect at rally against toxic work environments

    PEF members, leaders call for respect at rally against toxic work environments

      September 22, 2023 — During lunch on September 21, the PEF Executive Board, joined by rank-and-file members, marched from the Albany Hilton to Empire State Plaza, loudly and proudly...

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  • State employees allowed up to 4 hours uncharged leave for COVID vaccine, boosters

    State employees allowed up to 4 hours uncharged leave for COVID vaccine, boosters

    September 27, 2023 — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have both approved and authorized updated COVID-19 booster vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer...

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  • 2023 Audited Financial Statements

    2023 Audited Financial Statements

    Click here for the 2023 Audited Financial Statements

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  • PEF remembers fallen brothers and sisters on 9/11 

    PEF remembers fallen brothers and sisters on 9/11 

      September 27, 2023 — New Yorkers got up the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, and went about their usual routine. Some went to work at the World Trade Center,...

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  • PEF officers, volunteers gather petitions to raise support and awareness for unionizing local Starbucks 

    PEF officers, volunteers gather petitions to raise support and awareness for unionizing local Starbucks 

    September 14, 2023 — “Starbucks claims to be a progressive company, but when it comes to respecting workers’ rights, you’re anything but progressive. As Starbucks customers, we are calling on...

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  • PEF on the march at Labor Day parades statewide

    PEF on the march at Labor Day parades statewide

    September 13, 2023 — PEF leaders and members turned out in droves for six parades during the first part of September, celebrating Labor Day from Midtown Manhattan to Buffalo.  PEF...

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  • Hochul signs major labor bills into law 

    Hochul signs major labor bills into law 

    September 13, 2023 — PEF, working with other labor unions and advocacy groups, pushed for the passage and enactment of several bills which benefit PEF members and their families, including...

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  • PEF members educate NYS Fair patrons about state services 

    PEF members educate NYS Fair patrons about state services 

      September 12, 2023 — On opening day of the New York State Fair Augst 23, PEF members were ready and waiting at state agency booths with giveaways and, more...

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  • NYSHIP eligibility waiting period cut in half on October 1

    NYSHIP eligibility waiting period cut in half on October 1

      September 13, 2023 — Effective October 1, 2023, the waiting period for enrollment in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) for newly hired and newly eligible employees...

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