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COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A

As New York ramps up vaccine distribution, the PEF Health & Safety Department has put together a fact sheet providing answers to questions many of our members have. Please...

Governor delivers State of the State over several days

Gov. Andrew Cuomo presented the first of several State of the State messages on Monday, January 11, with additional remarks expected throughout the week. PEF President Wayne Spence said, “While...

PEF president: Wrong time for prison closures as COVID surges; all DOCCS staff should be offered vaccine

For more information: Communications Director Rob Merrill, rmerrill@pef.org ALBANY, N.Y. – With COVID-19 cases surging in New York State correctional facilities, PEF President Wayne Spence called out the...

PEF demands DOCCS vaccination plan

PEF President Wayne Spence contacted Acting DOCCS Commissioner Anthony Annucci today demanding answers about the department’s statewide vaccination plan. This as The City...

PEF President Statement on NY Correctional Facility Closures

Albany, N.Y. — PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement on New York’s announcement that they will close the Watertown and Gowanda Correctional Facilities as well as the Clinton Annex,...

PEF pledges to support members impacted by prison closures

Albany, N.Y. — The Public Employees Federation (PEF) was notified on Dec. 21 that New York State will close three correctional facilities in 2021. The three facilities — Gowanda Correctional,...