• Leadership Development Program accepting applications
    May 15, 2024

    Leadership Development Program accepting applications

    May 15, 2024 — In accordance with Article 15 of the PEF Contract, the Leadership Development Program (LDP) for 2024 is now enrolling Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (PS&T) unit employees at Grade 23 and above.  The program is offered by the Office of Employee Relations (OER) and works to provide employees with the skills...

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  • Tell your elected leaders to focus on issues important to PEF members!
    May 14, 2024

    Tell your elected leaders to focus on issues important to PEF members!

    As the end of the 2024 New York State Legislative Session approaches, we have 7 active letter writing campaigns. Click the links below to send an email to your elected lawmakers. The software will automatically select your State Senator and Assemblymember based on...

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  • PEF Telephone Town Hall: May 8, 2024 
    May 09, 2024

    PEF Telephone Town Hall: May 8, 2024 

    A PEF Telephone Town Hall held on May 8, 2024, brought together PEF President Wayne Spence, Vice Presidents Randi DiAntonio and Darlene Williams, PEF Legislative Director Patrick Lyons and PEF Contract Administration Director Debra Greenberg to discuss budget accomplishments, the future of the Fund Our Future campaign, and more. Here are some general time codes...

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  • PEF 2024 Triennial Election Debate: Questionnaire Available
    May 07, 2024

    PEF 2024 Triennial Election Debate: Questionnaire Available

    The 2024 Triennial Election Debate will take place on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 6 p.m. All members may submit questions for the candidates to answer at the debate. An independent moderator from the League of Women Voters’ of New York (LWVNY) will conduct the debates for the elected PEF positions of President, Secretary-Treasurer, Vice...

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  • Second dental stipend expected be paid this month
    May 03, 2024

    Second dental stipend expected be paid this month

    The $400 dental stipend for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, negotiated as part of the 2023-2026 PEF/State Agreement, is expected to be in checks dated May 22 (Administration) and May 30 (Institution). “It took tenacity and hard work to secure the two $400 dental stipends for 2023 and 2024, while holding the State’s feet to the...

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  • Workers Memorial Day
    Apr 29, 2024

    Workers Memorial Day

    Today, Workers Memorial Day, we recognize workers who died or suffered from exposures to hazards at work. Over 50 years ago the OSHA Act was passed to hold employers accountable and keep the safety of employees at the forefront. PEF is recommitting to its mission to protect the health and safety of workers, as we...

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