Jun 24, 2026

Town Hall covers contract gains, tradeoffs, and ratification schedule

PEF President Wayne Spence led a Telephone Town Hall on June 23, 2026, for members of the Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PS&T) Unit about the proposed 2026-2031 contract that they...

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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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Jun 10, 2026

Members invited to comment on federal and state legislative agendas

May 15, 2026 — The 48th Annual PEF Convention is set for October 18-21, 2026, in Niagara Falls. Delegate elections are underway for contested seats, but the union expects another large turnout this year....

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May 29, 2026

PEF Member Assaulted at Lakeview Correctional Facility

“On February 23, a rehabilitation coordinator and PEF member was simply doing her job when she was attacked by one of the incarcerated individuals she was assisting. This video, released...

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May 27, 2026

Tier 6 reforms a win for public employees

Changes to the Tier 6 pension plan included in the 2026–27 state budget agreement mark another significant step toward pension equity for public employees. “While pension equity for all Tier...

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May 12, 2026

Powdered Narcotics Blown in Face of NYS Parole Officer

PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement on May 12, 2026.  The attack on a PEF member and NYS Parole Officer on April 29, 2026, in Queens is the...

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