Union solidarity brings end to DOL stonewalling over long-term temps
Sometimes just smelling a rat may be enough to get your attention. You don’t even have to actually see it. That is in part what prompted the state Labor Department...
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Some good news for PEF nurses
The fight for fair wages for PEF nurses continues with the union scoring two wins in the last few weeks. On Sept. 22, PEF signed a Memorandum of Agreement with...
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Letters to the Editor – September 2021
Praises PEF’s efforts to protect members Amen (to unfair state treatment of PEF members during the pandemic). (President) Wayne (Spence), you and the PEF staff have done a great job!...
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Telecommuting issues continue to vex PEF
As the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread nationwide, and after more than 18 months conducting state business remotely, you might expect the state to be working effectively with...
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COVID concerns fail to sidetrack PEF plans for October convention in Niagara Falls
If you have been wondering when you will get your retroactive pay, you are not alone. PEF President Wayne Spence told the PEF Executive Board at its August 26-27 meeting...
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Labor Day Photos
September 6, 2021 Region 7 participates in the Massena Solidarty parade and picnic honoring front line workers and essential workers. Most Region 7 PEF members were essential employees during the last...
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President’s Message: First vaccine mandate in effect, OPWDD rallies for staffing
September 27, 2021 — It’s been a little more than two weeks since our September issue and there is a lot of new information to share with members. First, I’d...
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PEF members resolve tax issues, protect taxpayers’ rights
For most New Yorkers, tax time is a part of life that comes and goes without a hitch – they get their wage statements and assorted paperwork, file their returns...
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Nominees sought for Region 8 coordinator and 48 vacant PEF Executive Board seats
September 10, 2021 — In upcoming PEF special elections this fall, nominees are sought for Region 8 Coordinator and 48 vacant Executive Board seats. “If you wish to run for...
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