• PEF leaders, staff remember those lost on 9/11

    PEF leaders, staff remember those lost on 9/11

    Sept. 11, 2024 — PEF leaders and staff gathered at the memorial outside the union’s headquarters in Latham to remember the more than 3,000 people who died in the terrorist...

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  • PEF advocacy pays off as Governor signs union priorities into law

    PEF advocacy pays off as Governor signs union priorities into law

    September 10, 2024 — At a ceremony in New York City on September 4, Governor Kathy Hochul signed several bills written or supported by PEF.  The legislation improves due process rights...

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  • PEF engages members and members engage fairgoers at New York State Fair

    PEF engages members and members engage fairgoers at New York State Fair

    The New York State Fair is an annual chance to celebrate all the things that make New York a great place to live and work. Games, rides, food and all...

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  • Ailing members need your leave donations

    Ailing members need your leave donations

    The following PEF members have reported a need for leave donations due to the need for medical treatment or recuperation from illness or injury. Donations are made from annual leave...

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  • Check out the latest public service workshops!

    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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  • Empire Plan members: Information on St. Peter’s Health Partners, UnitedHealthcare negotiations

    Empire Plan members: Information on St. Peter’s Health Partners, UnitedHealthcare negotiations

    In response to concerns raised about St. Peter’s Health Partners contract termination/negotiations with UnitedHealthcare (UHC), PEF sought more information and has been notified by the state that the contract renewal...

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