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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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Statewide Tour – Photo Gallery

Pensions support us and our communities

Working people face difficulties and dangers in the workplace all the time. Unfortunately with labor laws and OSHA regulations as they stand, workers are often put in dangerous situations just...