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NYSDCP retirement webinars

The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) will be hosting multiple educational webinars in April specifically for PEF members who wish to attend and who are thinking of enrolling...

PEF Telephone Town Hall: April 16 @ 6 p.m.

PEF President Wayne Spence will host a Telephone Town Hall on April 16 at 6pm to update union members on the status of various actions by the New York State...

PEF Executive Board to consider no-confidence vote against OMH Commissioner Sullivan

ALBANY, N.Y. — The 120 members of the PEF Executive Board, representing more than 54,000 New York State employees, voted unanimously at their quarterly meeting on March 27 to consider...

DOCCS Impacted by Loss of Health Insurance: How to Enroll

PEF-Represented Family Members Impacted by Loss of Insurance Due to the Corrections Officer Strike: We have heard reports from PEF members who have lost their health insurance because their spouse/domestic...

PEF Telephone Town Hall on Impact of Federal Cuts on State Services

If you were unable to join the PEF Telephone Town Hall on March 6, 2025, about the impact of federal funding cuts on State services, a recording is now available.PEF...

2025 Leadership Development Program dates announced

PEF members who are grade 23 and above, and in managerial or supervisory roles, can take advantage of the Leadership Development Program (LDP), a multi-day course designed to provide participants...

Tell your lawmakers to address PEF’s budget priorities!

With the FY 2025-26 State Budget cycle in full swing, it’s important that all PEF members make their voices heard about union priorities! We have a dozen letter writing campaigns...

PEF Applauds Governor Hochul’s $75 Million Investment in the Institute for Basic Research

ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 22, 2025 — The Public Employees Federation (PEF) extends its deepest gratitude to Governor Kathy Hochul for her unwavering commitment to the Institute for Basic Research (IBR)...

Ailing members need your leave donations

The following PEF members have reported a need for leave donations due to the need for medical treatment or recuperation from illness or injury. Donations are made from annual leave...