The 2024 Open enrollment for the Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) has begun and will run through December 11, 2023. PEF allows PEF members to exchange accrued annual leave or personal...
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The 2024 open enrollment period for Dependent Care Advantage Accounts (DCCA), Health Care Spending Accounts (HCSA), and Adoption Advantage Accounts runs from November 1 to December 11, 2023. These flexible...
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Vice President Randi DiAntonio testified before the Senate’s Civil Service and Pension Committee on October 11, urging the state to reform pension plans; fix compensation and the lag payroll system;...
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PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement on Oct. 9 concerning the Hamas attacks in Israel. “PEF joins our parent union, AFT, in condemning the attacks by Hamas against...
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During lunch on September 21, the PEF Executive Board, joined by rank-and-file members, marched from the Albany Hilton to Empire State Plaza, loudly and proudly calling for respect in the...
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An open letter from PEF President Wayne Spence: The 50,000 members of the union I lead, the New York State Public Employees Federation, are dedicated professionals who provide vital public...
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Sept. 14, 2023 — “Starbucks claims to be a progressive company, but when it comes to respecting workers’ rights, you’re anything but progressive. As Starbucks customers, we are calling on...
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The Los Angeles Times, in reporting on recent organized labor wins, recently coined the phrase “Hot Labor Summer.” Here at PEF, we certainly agree! PEF’s big win this summer,...
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On opening day of the New York State Fair August 23, PEF members were ready and waiting at state agency booths with giveaways and, more importantly, information for fairgoers. From...
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