• Happy Kwanzaa

    Happy Kwanzaa

    Wishing you warmth and togetherness this Kwanzaa.

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  • Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas

    A message from PEF President Wayne Spence My best wishes to all PEF members as they celebrate the holidays with loved ones and friends.  Thank you for everything you did...

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  • PEF secures overtime backpay for thousands earned during COVID

    PEF secures overtime backpay for thousands earned during COVID

    Thanks to PEF’s persistence, the State will begin paying more than 1,700 current and former members of the Professional, Scientific and Technical bargaining unit for overtime work on certain COVID-19...

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  • Happy Hanukkah

    Happy Hanukkah

    Wishing all who celebrate a warm & happy Hanukkah season filled with peace, love and light. Chag Urim Sameach!

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  • PEF on the Plaza: Educating members about the value of their union 

    PEF on the Plaza: Educating members about the value of their union 

    This year more than any other, PEF members received multiple dishonest communications via email and regular mail containing false details about opting out of the union. Organized labor is often...

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  • Happy Thanksgiving!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Colder days and early sunsets herald the holiday season in New York. No matter how you celebrate, I hope the spirit is one of thanks and solidarity. Have a happy...

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  • New Vision/Dental Eligibility for Dependents to Age 26

    New Vision/Dental Eligibility for Dependents to Age 26

    In accordance with the 2023-2026 PEF/State Agreement, dependents up to age 26 will be eligible for dental and vision benefits, regardless of student status, effective Jan. 1, 2024. The...

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  • Gov. Hochul: Designate March 8 International Women’s Day!

    Gov. Hochul: Designate March 8 International Women’s Day!

    During the last legislative session, both the State Senate and Assembly passed bills designating March 8 International Women’s Day. The governor has until the end of this year...

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  • 2024 Joseph Scacalossi Scholarship applications now available   

    2024 Joseph Scacalossi Scholarship applications now available   

    Each year, PEF awards 10 scholarships valued at $1,000 for four years to students from union families through the Jospeh Scacalossi Scholarship. The scholarship is available to children, stepchildren or...

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