Update regarding PEF Dental Plan
PEF Members: PEF is taking action to address member dissatisfaction with the dental insurance provided by New York State. For years there have been complaints about the dental benefit, not...
Read MoreNews
-
-
Union files lawsuit against state, 3 agencies over quarantine paid leave restrictions
For more information: Communications Director Rob Merrill, rmerrill@pef.org ALBANY, NY – The Public Employees Federation (PEF) filed a lawsuit on Jan. 15 against New York State and three...
Read More -
PEF Statement on President-elect Biden’s “American Rescue Plan”
Tonight, President-elect Joe Biden outlined his bold $1.9 trillion “American Rescue Plan,” which is designed to defeat the coronavirus, support American families hurt by the economic fallout, and jump start...
Read More -
-
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...
Read More -
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...
Read More -
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...
Read More -
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,...
Read More -
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,...
Read More