• Health Care Worker Bonus Program is a good start, but it’s just a start

    Health Care Worker Bonus Program is a good start, but it’s just a start

    PEF President Wayne Spence sent the following message to all members on Aug. 4, 2022, following the announcement from the governor’s office about the process created to distribute the $1.2...

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  • Communicator: What can PEF do for you?

    Communicator: What can PEF do for you?

    From COVID, to environmental issues, to worker’s comp: PEF’s Health and Safety team keeps you safe on the job. Click here to see the most recent issue of the...

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  • PEF Statement on New York Legislative Workers United

    PEF Statement on New York Legislative Workers United

    The following statement was issued July 15 by PEF President Wayne Spence, in response to media reports that more than 75 staff who work in New York Senate offices across...

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  • Tell Gov. Hochul to support New York’s nurses!

    Tell Gov. Hochul to support New York’s nurses!

    PEF scored major wins for its nurses in this year’s legislative session, but now we need Gov. Hochul to sign these meaningful pieces of legislation into law.  We’re asking all...

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  • July 4th

    July 4th

    PEF celebrates Independence Day and all the liberties we enjoy in America, such as the freedom of association!  Thank you for making PEF Union Strong and we wish you a...

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  • PEF Does It: Secures geo pay for additional nurses across state

    PEF Does It: Secures geo pay for additional nurses across state

    On July 1, 2022, PEF announced the successful negotiation of geographic pay differentials (“geos”) for additional nursing titles statewide.  This memo from the New York State Department of Civil...

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  • PEF leaders express concern about radical Supreme Court

    PEF leaders express concern about radical Supreme Court

    The following statement was issued July 1 by the undersigned Statewide Officers and members of PEF’s Executive Council regarding the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe...

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  • Get out and vote!

    Get out and vote!

    The first primary elections of the 2022 cycle are underway in New York State, with voters choosing who will represent each party in the November general election. Court challenges to...

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  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth

    PEF recognizes Juneteenth as a day of celebration as well as a day of reflection.  We are proud to celebrate, while recognizing that more work must be done to achieve racial...

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