Oct 19, 2026

PEF opposes Albany ‘non-resident worker’ tax

PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement on Oct. 19, 2026: The more than 65,000 members of the New York State Public Employees Federation join with other elected officials...

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Sep 18, 2026

PEF Executive Board votes to endorse Governor Kathy Hochul

At its quarterly board meeting on Sept. 18, 2026, the elected members of the PEF Executive Board, representing 62,000 professional employees across New York State,voted to endorse Governor Kathy Hochul....

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Sep 03, 2026

Ailing members need your leave donations

PEF members may request leave donations from other members due to the need for medical treatment or recuperation from illness or injury. Donations are made from annual leave and donors...

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Aug 18, 2026

PEF members overwhelmingly ratify contract

August 18, 2026 — New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) members turned out in force to ratify the union’s 2026-2031 collective bargaining agreement, with 88 percent of voters in...

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Jul 22, 2026

Check out the latest public service workshops!

PEF members in applicable titles who need continuing education hours can take advantage of the Public Service Workshops program. We maintain a list of the most recent workshops here.

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Jun 22, 2026

R7 awards three scholarships this year

June 22, 2026 — Region 7 offered three scholarships this year to dependents of Region 7 members.   Traditionally, the Region only offers two scholarships, honoring Paul Normandeau and Ellen Mainville, who both lost their lives to...

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