• The latest issue of The Communicator is now available!

    The latest issue of The Communicator is now available!

    Highlights of the June issue of The Communicator include the PS&T contract passing for member ratification, legislative wins in the Senate and Assembly, updates on anti-union attacks, vaccine mandate...

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  • PEF, Hochul and other unions celebrate Paid Parental Leave 

    PEF, Hochul and other unions celebrate Paid Parental Leave 

     June 13, 2023 — Governor Kathy Hochul invited members of PEF, UUP and CSEA to an event at the Albany Labor Temple to celebrate the expansion of Paid Parental Leave...

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  • PEF joins WNYALF marking solemn anniversary of Buffalo massacre

    PEF joins WNYALF marking solemn anniversary of Buffalo massacre

    On the first anniversary of the May 14, 2022, massacre in Buffalo, PEF joins in solidarity with the Western New York Area Labor Federation, whose president shared this message with...

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  • Town Hall provides updates on budget wins, contract negotiations, and anti-union attacks

    Town Hall provides updates on budget wins, contract negotiations, and anti-union attacks

    President Wayne Spence hosted a telephone town hall May 4 to update members on legislative victories in this year’s New York state budget, the underhanded tactics of anti-union groups, and...

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  • Tell your lawmakers to address PEF’s budget priorities!

    Tell your lawmakers to address PEF’s budget priorities!

    With just days remaining before the passage of the New York State budget, it’s important that all PEF members make their voices heard about union priorities! The top of our...

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  • PEF strongly supports parole officer, demands changes to Less is More 

    PEF strongly supports parole officer, demands changes to Less is More 

    PEF President Wayne Spence and more than a dozen PEF parole officers gathered outside the city court in Cohoes, N.Y., on May 4, 2023. Spence delivered remarks regarding the case...

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  • PEF commemorates Workers Memorial Day

    PEF commemorates Workers Memorial Day

    April 28, 2023 — PEF staff and union members gathered at PEF headquarters on Workers Memorial Day to remember workers who were killed or injured on the job, and to...

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  • PEF statement on budget deal

    PEF statement on budget deal

    From PEF President Wayne Spence on April 28, 2023 — “PEF has been following the budget negotiation process closely and is pleased that the Governor and the Legislature have reached...

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  • Happy Easter

    Happy Easter

    Warmest wishes for a joyful and blessed Easter Sunday!

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