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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

PEF-supported mandatory overtime law protecting nurses signed by governor  

January 13, 2023 — At the urging of PEF President Wayne Spence, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a measure to increase transparency and accountability for certain health care employers,...

When the snow hit Buffalo, PEF members were there to help

January 13, 2023 — Buffalo and the surrounding area were slammed over the Christmas holiday by one of the worst weather-related disasters ever to hit western New York, dumping more...

Strike ends at two NYC hospitals 

January 13, 2023 — As more than 7,000 nurses from two of New York City’s largest hospitals entered the fourth day of a strike, the nurses’ union and hospital administration...

PEF leaders attend key State events as new legislative session begins