Letters to the Editor – March 2023
Why aren’t members masking? To the Editor: I am deeply disappointed every time I see photos from a PEF event where almost no one is masked. COVID-19 is still causing...
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Working toward budget solutions
Your union has combed through the 162-page budget book the governor unveiled on Feb. 1. The good news? It’s a second consecutive budget with no...
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Hochul releases Executive Budget; PEF begins analysis and proposals
Gov. Kathy Hochul released her FY 2024 Executive Budget on February 1, following on the heels of her State of the State address that outlined an ambitious course for the...
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PEF, State continue contract talks
The PEF Contract Team, led by Contract Chair Darlene Williams with Chief Negotiator Mark Richard and Contract Administration staff, met again with representatives from the state’s Office of Employee Relations...
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Labor History: From caulker to labor leader
The name Frederick Douglass is well known. But what about Isaac Myers? Douglass and Myers have several things in common. Both were caulkers in the Baltimore shipyards. Both were leaders...
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PEF scientist honored for work in the field of TB molecular diagnostic testing
A PEF research scientist at the Department of Health’s Wadsworth Center received a prestigious honor for her work and research on tuberculosis (TB). Tanya Halse was the 2022 recipient...
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Spence honored for leadership, accomplishments
President Wayne Spence made City & State’s 50 Over 50 list, which honors leaders over the age of 50 who have achieved numerous and lasting accomplishments over decades of...
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PEF Division 332 members: Spring 2023 scholarship applications due by February 28
PEF Division 332 at the New York State Gaming Commission will award scholarships to eligible full-time students pursuing academic degrees at accredited colleges or universities. Applications for spring 2023 scholarships...
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Retirees in Action: New year, new health insurance premiums and time to show support for important legislation
Welcome to 2023, a new year which brings new challenges and new opportunities. Every year between September and December our retirees receive multiple mailings regarding changes and updates to our...
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Telephone Town Hall: Where PEF stands on the contract, legislative priorities, organizing efforts
President Wayne Spence, joined by fellow union leaders and staff, updated members on the status of negotiations for a successor agreement to the PS&T 2019-2023 contract, recent legislative wins, upcoming...
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