• The March Communicator: Budget Negotiations Show PEF’s Power

    The March Communicator: Budget Negotiations Show PEF’s Power

    March 2022 Issue of the PEF Communicator is now available!! Find out about the status of budget negotiations, nurse lobby day updates, Black History Month celebrations, or upcoming events with...

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  • Over-the-Counter (OTC) At-home COVID-19 Test Reimbursement Form

    Over-the-Counter (OTC) At-home COVID-19 Test Reimbursement Form

    This form is to request reimbursement for U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized over-the-counter at-home COVID-19 tests that may be covered under your medical plan purchased on or...

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  • Carried over accrued vacation deadline now December 31, 2022

    Carried over accrued vacation deadline now December 31, 2022

    Eligible members impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and unable to use vacation accruals now have until December 31, 2022, to use carried over vacation that would have been forfeited on...

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  • Two more workshops for members

    Two more workshops for members

    A pair of new workshops are now available from the Public Service Workshops Program. PEF members and M/C state employees can earn continuing education credits by attending these virtual workshops....

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  • Winter Storm FAQs

    Winter Storm FAQs

    With a winter storm expected to start overnight on Feb. 24 and continue throughout the day on Feb. 25, President Wayne Spence asked PEF Contract Administration to answer frequently asked...

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  • ARTICLE 15 REMINDER: Retroactive reimbursement deadline is March 1

    ARTICLE 15 REMINDER: Retroactive reimbursement deadline is March 1

    PEF members, don’t miss out on this valuable benefit!  We wanted to be sure you are aware of the upcoming March 1, 2022, application deadline for retroactive tuition reimbursement, license...

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  • Learn about team report writing strategies

    Learn about team report writing strategies

    Members can register for a Public Service Workshop virtual training on managing team report writing from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 2 and 3. The workshop, Managing the Team...

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  • Zoom backgrounds about bullying, telecommuting & hazard pay

    Zoom backgrounds about bullying, telecommuting & hazard pay

    PEF Communications has created a variety of Zoom backgrounds you can use to convey union messages about a few of our priorities.  Just click the links below and then right...

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  • PEF budget testimony

    PEF budget testimony

    Hearings are underway at the state legislature as they review Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive budget proposal. Stakeholders like PEF were allowed to testify virtually before one committee and PEF chose...

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