Handmade signs thanking them for their hard work and dedication welcomed nurses coming to work at Rochester Psychiatric Center (RPC) recently. PEF member Katie Walker, a licensed clinical social worker...
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The Public Employees Federation applauds the passage of the “safe staffing” bills by the New York State Legislature. We thank the Democratic majorities in both houses and particularly the bill...
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Wayne Spence will remain PEF president for his third three-year term beginning this August. The Members’ Voice slate was certified for all statewide offices (president, secretary-treasurer, three vice-presidents and three...
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The PEF contract team, joined by President Wayne Spence, met virtually with state negotiators April 27 to resume bargaining on a successor agreement after the state postponed talks for more...
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Under clear skies, PEF leaders gathered at the memorial outside PEF Headquarters to honor the 33 members who passed away since April 2020, reading aloud their names and observing a...
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The following commentary by PEF President Wayne Spence ran in the Albany Times Union on April 27 and is republished here for our members who don’t subscribe to the newspaper. President...
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We wanted to let PEF members know that New York State recently made available $26.6 million funded through private donations for the Empire Pandemic Grant Program. The money is intended for essential...
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The PEF 2021 product catalog is now available online. This makes it easier for divisions, regions and teams to order USA made PEF gear!
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The just-passed state budget, contract negotiations, telecommuting, COVID-19, a retirement incentive, and the announcement of a new multi-year campaign promoting government in the public interest were among the many topics...
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