Jul 12, 2024

PEF leading the way on intersection of state workforce and artificial intelligence 

ALBANY – The Public Employees Federation (PEF) convened a summit on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in the state workforce on July 10, bringing together top officials in the...

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Jul 05, 2024

Empire Plan members: Information on St. Peter’s Health Partners, UnitedHealthcare negotiations

In response to concerns raised about St. Peter’s Health Partners contract termination/negotiations with UnitedHealthcare (UHC), PEF sought more information and has been notified by the state that the contract renewal...

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Jun 21, 2024

Social Worker Title Restructuring FAQ

The PEF Civil Service Enforcement/Research Department put together a FAQ covering commonly asked questions about the Social Worker title restructuring. Access it here. PEF will...

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Jun 14, 2024

New NY dental insurer: What we know as of June 14, 2024

PEF led a multi-year, multi-union campaign advocating for the State to change its dental insurer. Our main objective was finding a plan that provides you with a more robust provider...

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Jun 14, 2024

PEF Telephone Town Hall for Social Workers: June 13, 2024

PEF President Wayne Spence and Vice President Randi DiAntonio, a Licensed Master Social Worker at OPWDD, held a Telephone Town Hall on June 13, 2024, to update members on the...

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Jun 05, 2024

Citing “Unintended Consequences,” Governor Hochul Hits Pause Button on NYC Congestion Pricing Plan

After listening to concerns from various public employee unions, including those raised by PEF President Wayne Spence, Governor Kathy Hochul announced in June 6, 2024, that Manhattan’s congestion pricing program...

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