As mentioned on the Feb. 2 Telephone Town Hall, PEF has two active letter-writing campaigns aimed at raising awareness surrounding telecommuting and hazard pay. Member response so far has been...
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Another great benefit negotiated by your PEF Contract team will soon be realized! You will soon receive the retroactive performance awards that were negotiated in the 2019-2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement...
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PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement on Jan. 28, 2022: “PEF applauds New York Attorney General Letitia James’ common-sense approach to telecommuting. In a memo to her staff...
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With winter in full swing and weather emergency declarations always possible, PEF Contract Administration has issued a memo answering Frequently Asked Questions about your rights during a declared State of...
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Governor Hochul’s executive budget was released on Jan. 18 and hearings before legislative committees started today. First up is a joint Senate and Assembly hearing on Public Protection —
PEF members can take advantage of an upcoming Public Service Workshop training on professional writing for non-native English speakers. Professional Writing: Mechanics for Non-Native English Speakers will be offered from...
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Under direction from the federal government, all private insurance companies and health plans will cover claims for FDA-authorized COVID-19 at-home, over-the-counter diagnostic tests. This includes all HMO plans along with...
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PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement on Jan. 18, 2022, following the release of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive budget proposal: “In her first budget address, Governor Hochul clearly...
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered as a leader in the fight for civil rights – but when he was killed in Memphis, Tenn., on April 4, 1968, King...
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