PEF Statement on New York Legislative Workers United
The following statement was issued July 15 by PEF President Wayne Spence, in response to media reports that more than 75 staff who work in New York Senate offices across...
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PEF leaders express concern about radical Supreme Court
The following statement was issued July 1 by the undersigned Statewide Officers and members of PEF’s Executive Council regarding the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe...
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PEF Endorses Governor Kathy Hochul
ALBANY – The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) endorsed Governor Kathy Hochul for a full term at this week’s quarterly meeting of the PEF Executive Board. “Governor Hochul recognizes...
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PEF statement on the recent mass shootings
PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement on May 26 regarding the recent mass shootings in Buffalo, N.Y. and Uvalde, Texas: “As a father and the president of a union whose...
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Legislators support PEF nurses’ call to boost pay, staffing
The state Legislature was in session Tuesday, May 10, but at least 16 lawmakers ducked out of meetings at lunchtime to join PEF nurses at a press conference outside the...
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PEF statement on SUNY Upstate’s bid to acquire Crouse Hospital
PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement in reaction to the proposal by SUNY Upstate Medical University to buy Crouse Hospital, a non-profit facility in Syracuse. “SUNY Upstate Medical...
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Parole release of ‘Fat Cat’ Nichols a slap in the face to parole officers
The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) denounces granting state parole to infamous Queens drug lord Lorenzo “Fat Cat” Nichols, who orchestrated the murder of Parole Officer Brian Rooney...
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State Budget Takes Major Steps Towards Funding Our Future
Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York Legislature have agreed on a $220 billion state spending plan for the 2022-23 fiscal year. This budget clearly provides what Governor Hochul termed...
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PEF applauds Attorney General James’ approach to telecommuting, COVID
PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement on Jan. 28, 2022: “PEF applauds New York Attorney General Letitia James’ common-sense approach to telecommuting. In a memo to her staff...
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