COVID-19: Information for PEF Members & Staff
COVID-19 has impacted our lives in ways that until recently seemed unimaginable. PEF is working every day to hold New York State accountable as the pandemic continues. PEF members across...
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Latest on COVID vaccines & variants
As the Delta variant of the coronavirus continues to spread and New York has fully implemented its various vaccine and vaccine/test mandates, President Spence asked the PEF Health & Safety...
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PEF will not have a booth at the NYS Fair
The following was communicated to PEF members on Aug. 6 from PEF President Wayne Spence and Secretary-Treasurer Joe Donahue: PEF will not be participating in the New York State Fair...
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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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Upcoming virtual training options for members
With the 2019-2023 PS&T contract now signed, a variety of training options are now available to PEF members. The following Public Service Workshop Programs are being held beginning later this...
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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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PEF members ratify 2019-2023 contract
PEF members turned out in force to ratify the 2019-2023 PS&T collective bargaining agreement, with 56 percent of the membership (28,000 members) voting. Ninety-six percent of those members voted in favor of...
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EAP sponsoring webinars on NYS Deferred Compensation Plan
The New York State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is sponsoring two webinars on the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan (NYSDCP) on July 13. The NYSDCP is a supplemental retirement...
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