Apr 03, 2026

Former PEF President Roger Benson, 1945-2026

April 3, 2026 — Former PEF President Roger Benson passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 1, 2026. He was 81 years old. Benson served nine...

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Mar 31, 2026

PEF board endorses DiNapoli, James in statewide races

At its March 26, 2026, quarterly meeting in Albany, the PEF Executive Board voted to endorse Thomas P. DiNapoli and Letitia James in their reelection campaigns for New York State...

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Mar 30, 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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Mar 09, 2026

Unions rally for pension reform with historic rally

March 9, 2026 — The ongoing effort to reform the New York State pension plan brought more than 15,000 members from PEF, NYSUT, AFT, UFT, IAF and dozens of other unions...

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Mar 06, 2026

PEF member pens open letter following assault at Lakeview

The following open letter was written by a PEF member who works at the Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility in Brocton, N.Y., who was violently assaulted by an incarcerated individual...

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Mar 04, 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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