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PEF solidarity on display in the community and the Capitol<\/h2>\n

The first quarter of each year is always a busy time for this union. The State Legislature is in session, soliciting feedback from PEF and other stakeholders as they formalize the budget. The halls of the Capitol in Albany echo with advocates pushing their priority issues at rallies and press conferences. PEF has been an active participant at many of those, including calls to save SUNY Downstate and Fix Tier 6 of the pension plan.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 The President’s Message<\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022 Rally for SUNY Downstate Hospital shows community strength <\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022 Tier 6 rally highlights state workers\u2019 fervor to fix pension plan <\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022 Higher Ed Differential deadline looms; don\u2019t wait, get your proof and submit now! <\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022 PEF contract money to be paid this Spring<\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022 PEF gathers elected leaders, NYC clergy for discussion about SUNY Downstate <\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022 Blast from the Past: D\u00e9j\u00e0 vu at Downstate <\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022 Higher Ed Differential deadline looms; don\u2019t wait, get your proof and submit now! <\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022 PEF seeks to identify all veterans in the union<\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022 LABOR HISTORY: When women, labor, and film connect you get cinematic gems<\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022 PEF Membership Benefits Program hosting book signing and reading March 16<\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022 PEF member celebrated for 40 years of service<\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022 UNION LEADER SPOTLIGHT: Pamela August<\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022 PEF contract provides grant program to improve work life <\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022 Upcoming PSWP Trainings: Data Analysis, Resilience, and Client Engagement Strategies for Diverse Challenges<\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022 PEF social workers join National Association of Social Workers for lobby day in Albany<\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022 PEF, UUP and other unions call out SUNY Downstate closure plans<\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022 PEF Townhall focuses on contract and budget updates<\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022 PEF in the News<\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022 Letters to the Editor<\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022 Retirees in Action: Negotiations begin for first 10 Medicare Part D drugs: <\/u><\/a>
\n\u2022 Ailing members need your leave donations<\/a>
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