Richard Trumka, 1949-2021
The sudden August 5 passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, 72, sent waves of shock and grief through the ranks of organized labor everywhere. Many PEF members and retirees may...
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President Spence, PEF leadership team sworn in for new term
PEF President Wayne Spence took the oath of office for his third term on Monday, sworn in by AFT President Randi Weingarten during a ceremony at PEF headquarters in Latham,...
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PEF statement on New York’s vaccination-or-testing mandate
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced today that New York will require all state employees be vaccinated or get tested regularly starting this Labor Day. PEF recognizes the importance of COVID-19 vaccination,...
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Guidance for telecommuting agreements
To assist PEF leaders developing telecommuting agreements with their agencies by July 31, the Field Services department released a Telecommuting Toolkit and a Template Agreement outlining the improvements...
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Contract Q&A for all members
We have held more than a dozen information sessions across the state to answer members’ questions so that you are informed enough to cast your ballot. If you have been...
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PEF tells committees to ‘act fast’ to impact return-to-work, telecommuting
PEF’s statewide labor-management and health and safety committees must move very quickly to influence return-to-work and future telecommuting policies before a July 31 deadline. That was the urgent message they...
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PEF, SUNY renew mandatory, free COVID-19 testing
PEF President Wayne Spence and SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras announced on July 1 that they have renewed their agreement to extend mandatory, free weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated, union-represented employees...
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PEF cuts ribbon at newly renovated headquarters
PEF held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 24 to celebrate the newly renovated headquarters building in Latham. PEF Secretary-Treasurer Kay Alison Wilkie was joined by PEF President Wayne Spence to...
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PEF supports Eric Adams for New York City mayor
PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement on June 23 after Primary Day in New York City: The votes are still being counted, but the first choice of New...
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