President Biden goes to bat for retirees with his 2024 budget
April 3, 2023 — President Biden wrote an op-ed in the New York Times March 7 to showcase his plans to protect and preserve Medicare, and he released the administration’s...
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Respect us, protect us, pay us: Social workers call for much needed change to recruit and retain staff
March 20, 2023 – “We are inundated with so much paperwork, it’s not leaving us enough time to actually meet with our patients.” “The workload has increased tremendously. A lot...
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Unions helping unions: PEF travels to Montana for member engagement drive
March 20, 2023 – PEF members and organizers recently joined the Montana Federation of Public Employees Workers (MFPE) for a week of door knocking, worksite visits, and rallies to...
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PEF secures new benefit for state employees who park in non-state garages and lots
March 20, 2023 — Do you drive to work and park in a lot or garage not operated by New York State? Thanks to PEF’s 2019-2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement, you...
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Honoring community, union service during Women’s History Month
March 20, 2023 — In honor of Women’s History Month in March, PEF is featuring three union members who are going above and beyond in their union and their community....
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PEF closely monitoring Executive Budget proposals
March 20, 2023 — PEF’s Legislative Department has analyzed the so-called “One-House” budget bills released last week by the State Senate and Assembly for the impact they will have on...
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PEF Special Election
March 20, 2023 — Three contested Executive Board seats were filled following the January 2023 special elections. William Ferguson was elected to Seat 55, representing certain members at Economic Development; Tamara Martin...
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Former CDPC council leader Mary Haltermann passes away
March 20, 2023 – Former Executive Board member and Division 231 council leader Mary L. Haltermann passed away March 12, after a long illness. A staff pharmacist at Capital...
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Performance awards coming in April pay checks
March 20, 2023 – Members eligible for the April 2023 performance awards, also known as lump sum longevity payments, can expect to see them in their April 20 (Institution) or...
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Hopeful Signs as State Budget Begins to Bloom in Albany
March 10, 2023 — Spring is right around the corner and it’s always one of my favorite times of year – the white and grey of winter turns green, flowers...
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