March 13, 2026 — Legislators in Albany are in the thick of budget season and I’m asking retirees to educate themselves about PEF’s 2026-27 budget priorities. It’s crucial that you contact your elected representatives, so they know what issues are most important to PEF members and retirees. In particular, I urge you to tell your State Senator and Assemblymember to reject a reduction in the Income Related Monthly Adjust Amount used by recipients of Medicare Part B.
The union makes it very easy to send emails on those topics and all of PEF’s budget priorities. Just head to the Legislative Action Center on the PEF website to get started.
PEF Retirees submitted written testimony last month to a joint committee focused on Labor and Workforce Issues in the State budget. I encourage all retirees to read it and please consider advocating for yourselves and your union siblings. We are stronger when we raise our voices in support of each other!
In Solidarity,
Jim Carr
President, PEF Statewide Retirees