• Latest on COVID vaccines & variants

    Latest on COVID vaccines & variants

    As the Delta variant of the coronavirus continues to spread and New York has fully implemented its various vaccine and vaccine/test mandates, President Spence asked the PEF Health & Safety...

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  • PEF, SUNY renew mandatory, free COVID-19 testing

    PEF, SUNY renew mandatory, free COVID-19 testing

    PEF President Wayne Spence and SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras announced on July 1 that they have renewed their agreement to extend mandatory, free weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated, union-represented employees...

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  • PEF observes Workers Memorial Day; highlights importance of health and safety, safe staffing

    PEF observes Workers Memorial Day; highlights importance of health and safety, safe staffing

    Under clear skies, PEF leaders gathered at the memorial outside PEF Headquarters to honor the 33 members who passed away since April 2020, reading aloud their names and observing a...

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  • EAP Toolkit

    EAP Toolkit

    We are living through trying and uncertain times.  It is no wonder that many of us are feeling added stress balancing the demands of work, home and life in general....

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  • COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A

    COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A

    As New York ramps up vaccine distribution, the PEF Health & Safety Department has put together a fact sheet providing answers to questions many of our members have. Please...

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  • PEF demands DOCCS vaccination plan

    PEF demands DOCCS vaccination plan

    PEF President Wayne Spence contacted Acting DOCCS Commissioner Anthony Annucci today demanding answers about the department’s statewide vaccination plan. This as The City...

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