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Dec 02, 2025Telephone 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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Dec 01, 2025Enrollment for 2026 Flexible Spending Accounts is open through December 8
November 4, 2025 — For PEF members who wish to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with the New York State’s program administrator, Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC), open enrollment is underway until December...
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Dec 01, 2025Productivity Enhancement Program open through December 8
October 31, 2025 — The Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) allows eligible employees to exchange previously accrued annual leave and/or personal leave in return for a biweekly credit to reduce their...
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Nov 26, 2025PEF Telephone Town Hall, Dec. 1 @ 6 p.m.
PEF President Wayne Spence will host a Telephone Town Hall on Monday, December 1 at 6 p.m. The main topic will be the NYSHIP/Health Insurance increase and the ability of...
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Nov 17, 2025PEF 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, 2025PEF 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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