PEF Region 1 Storm Response
PEF members in Buffalo and the surrounding area are digging out after one of the worst weather-related disasters ever to hit western New York, dumping more than four feet of...
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December/January Communicator
In 2022, the doors reopened, the meetings returned to conference rooms, and parades and rallies are back. Read the entire issue now at Read More
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State of Emergency FAQ
With winter (almost!) officially here, it’s a good time to review this memo from PEF’s Contract Administration department about Article 12.13 of the 2019-2023 PEF/State Agreement that pertains to...
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The Communicator: November Issue
The theme of this issue is pretty clear from the cover – our strong union deserves a strong contract! The PEF Contract Team, some of whom we introduce in these
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Do you pay license or certification fees for your job?
Are you a teacher, nurse, engineer or other professional whose state job requires a license or certification? If you paid for certification and license renewals required for your job, you...
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Open enrollment for dependent care, health care spending, and adoption accounts
The 2023 open enrollment period for Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA), Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) and the Adoption Advantage Account runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 12. These Flexible...
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PEF negotiates an additional year to use carried-over vacation accruals
The time to use accruals that were carried over in April 2020, April 2021, April 2022 (and accruals that now may be carried over in April 2023) has been extended. ...
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PEF nurses thank Gov. Hochul for making good on her promises
At the union’s annual Convention in Niagara Falls, Oct. 23-26, 2022, nurses represented by the NYS Public Employees Federation recorded messages for Gov. Kathy Hochul, who this month delivered the...
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2022 PEF Convention: Monday Highlights
The final full day of PEF’s 44th Annual Convention is underway in Niagara Falls, where delegates just watched this video of yesterday’s activities, including a passionate speech from Rev. Terrence Melvin,...
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