Sep 18, 2025

Highlighting concerns, explaining Civil Service plans to ‘modernize’ system

Starting July 2026, the Department of Civil Service plans to “modernize” by replacing competitive examinations with Training & Experience (T&E) questionnaires for all applicants. What are T&Es? • T&Es are...

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Sep 11, 2025

President Spence holds Town Hall to update members on Contract, Civil Service

PEF President Wayne Spence was joined by Vice President and Contract Chair Darlene Williams, as well as PEF Civil Service Enforcement/Research Director and Contract Administration Director Deborah Greenberg for about...

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Sep 11, 2025

Leaders, staff honor memory of members killed on 9-11

September 11, 2025 — PEF leaders, members, and staff honored the memories of the 34 union members who were killed in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, in New...

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Aug 22, 2025

PEF mobilizes in the face of Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak in Harlem

August 22, 2025 — An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease was first detected on July 25 in the Central Harlem area of New York City. The New York City Health Department...

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Jul 25, 2025

Check out the latest public service workshops!

PEF members in applicable titles who need continuing education hours can take advantage of the Public Service Workshops program. We maintain a list of the most recent workshops here.

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Jun 02, 2025

The PEF Protest of Assignment (POA) form is now digital!

PEF has created a digital-only version of the Protest of Assignment (POA) form. This important tool, previously used primarily by nurses, is now available to all healthcare professionals working in...

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