Dec 02, 2025

Telephone Town Hall covers health insurance increases and benefits to help you save money; deadlines are December 8

December 2, 2025 — Just before Thanksgiving, PEF learned there would be a 9.6% increase in New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) premiums in 2026, and President Wayne Spence hosted a telephone town...

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Nov 17, 2025

PEF and other labor unions uplift Regional Food Bank in time of need

November 17, 2025 — Across the nation, Americans are facing rising costs of living, with many struggling to access food. According to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York (NENY),...

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Nov 10, 2025

PEF member collects donations for Hurricane Melissa relief in Jamaica

November 10, 2025 — Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica late last month. Current damage estimates show the Category 5 storm caused as much as $7 billion in damages. International aid organizations have descended on the island nation with relief supplies, and...

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Nov 07, 2025

PEF statement on tragedy at Marcy Correctional Facility

The following statement was issued by PEF President Wayne Spence on Nov. 7, 2025: “Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of the PEF member who...

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Nov 04, 2025

PEF sets up a way for members to donate for Jamaican Disaster Relief

Nov. 4, 2025 — It will take years for Jamaica to recover from the damaged caused by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. World aid organizations are providing badly needed supplies, and...

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Oct 15, 2025

Article 15 Reimbursement Communication

The NYS Office of Employee Relations has advised PEF that, due to tax reporting obligations, payment for all Article 15 reimbursement applications received from June 1, 2025, to the present...

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