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May 03, 2024Second 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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Apr 29, 2024Workers 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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Apr 19, 2024PEF celebrates New York State budget wins, vows to keep advocating
The Governor and the Legislature enacted the $237 billion 2024-25 New York State budget on April 20, 2024, and it includes significant progress on many of the priorities PEF advocates for in its ongoing “Fund Our Future” campaign. “Thanks to the unrelenting advocacy of PEF members and the amazing support of Governor Kathy Hochul and...
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Apr 15, 2024Want to become a PEF Convention Delegate?
April 15, 2025 — The 46th annual PEF Convention is just five months away (Sept. 15-18, 2024) and now is the time for members to think about petitioning to become a delegate! It’s really quite simple and requires only a willingness to conduct the business of the union. To be eligible, members must be dues-paying...
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Apr 11, 2024Joint Telephone Town Hall updates members on SUNY Downstate fightback
April 11, 2024 — Since learning earlier this year about a plan to close SUNY Downstate, PEF and UUP have orchestrated a fightback campaign to make sure it does not happen. The two unions, along with concerned clergy in New York City, legislators in Albany, and Brooklyn community leaders have held rallies, meetings and marches...
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