• ‘Fund Our Future’ campaign yields legislative wins

    ‘Fund Our Future’ campaign yields legislative wins

    It has been a very busy spring for PEF!  State lawmakers concluded their work at the start of this month, and I’m pleased to report that PEF pushed through more...

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  • New Region 2 coordinator elected, 8 executive board seats filled

    New Region 2 coordinator elected, 8 executive board seats filled

    June 17, 2022 —  Shelby Wisneski is the new PEF Region 2 coordinator.  She was the only certified candidate for the seat following the nomination period in PEF’s first...

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  • Now is the time to recognize essential workers at Albany County Probation

    Now is the time to recognize essential workers at Albany County Probation

    June 17, 2022 — During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, public servants across the country stepped up and went above and beyond to protect their communities. Some municipalities, hospitals,...

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  • The power of positive thinking amid a mental health crisis

    The power of positive thinking amid a mental health crisis

    June 17, 2022 — Times have been tough for PEF members the last few years – thousands faced COVID on the job as essential workers or endured the isolation brought...

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  • Enjoy summer, but keep protected from COVID

    Enjoy summer, but keep protected from COVID

    As we ease into summer, hopefully we are getting closer to being able to relax and start enjoying life without fear of COVID-19.  It has been a long and arduous...

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  • State suspends weekly COVID testing requirement for unvaccinated employees

    State suspends weekly COVID testing requirement for unvaccinated employees

    June 17, 2022 — The state suspended, effective June 7, its requirement that employees not vaccinated against COVID-19 be tested weekly for the virus.    Nevertheless, the state Office of Employee...

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  • Letters to the Editor – June 2022

    Letters to the Editor – June 2022

    Report on more labor-related legal issues To The Editor:  I have been a snowbird for several years now and have noticed how easily former civil service employees forget where their...

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  • Members ask tough questions at DOCCS annual Open Forum

    Members ask tough questions at DOCCS annual Open Forum

    May 17, 2022 — After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, President Wayne Spence, Statewide Labor Management Chair Steve Drake, and the Statewide Labor Management Team were eager to host...

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  • Member gathers skills and effectiveness with every challenge met

    Member gathers skills and effectiveness with every challenge met

      May 27, 2022 — It’s not unusual to find that someone who is investing a lot of time and energy in their union, is also carrying other responsibilities beyond...

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  • PEF officers engage members at locations across the state

    PEF officers engage members at locations across the state

    June 17, 2022 — PEF’s statewide officers are hard at work attending open houses and visiting state office buildings and worksites to engage PEF members. At each of the meetings,...

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