• Citing “Unintended Consequences,” Governor Hochul Hits Pause Button on NYC Congestion Pricing Plan

    Citing “Unintended Consequences,” Governor Hochul Hits Pause Button on NYC Congestion Pricing Plan

    After listening to concerns from various public employee unions, including those raised by PEF President Wayne Spence, Governor Kathy Hochul announced in June 6, 2024, that Manhattan’s congestion pricing program...

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  • Tragic death of NYPD Officer Diller influenced by ‘Less is More’ parole law

    Tragic death of NYPD Officer Diller influenced by ‘Less is More’ parole law

    The following statement was released to the media by PEF President Wayne Spence on March 26 following the shooting death of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller on March 25 in Queens....

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  • PEF statement on NYS Senate budget proposal

    PEF statement on NYS Senate budget proposal

    PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement following the State Senate’s release of their one-house budget proposal on March 12, 2024: “Under the leadership of Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins,...

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  • PEF calls for negotiated ceasefire in Gaza

    PEF calls for negotiated ceasefire in Gaza

    PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement on Feb. 9, 2024: “It has now been more than four months since the horrific acts of terror committed by Hamas on...

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  • PEF Statement on SUNY Downstate

    PEF Statement on SUNY Downstate

    The following statement was released by PEF President Wayne Spence on Jan. 19, 2024: “After serving the residents of Brooklyn for more than 100 years with distinction, SUNY Downstate is...

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  • PEF statement on State of the State address

    PEF statement on State of the State address

    Following Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address on Jan. 9, 2024, PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement: “After a decade of neglect, Governor Kathy Hochul has...

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  • PEF condemns Hamas attacks

    PEF condemns Hamas attacks

    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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  • PEF rallies to end toxic NYS work environments and expose bullying managers

    PEF rallies to end toxic NYS work environments and expose bullying managers

    Contact: Communications Director Rob Merrill, rmerrill@pef.org ALBANY, N.Y. – The Public Employees Federation (PEF) held a rally Sept. 21 at the New York State Capitol in Albany to shed light...

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  • It’s time for New York to clean up its toxic workplaces

    It’s time for New York to clean up its toxic workplaces

    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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