Jul 16, 2026

Contract Ratification Vote Extended to Aug. 17

Thank you to those of you who reached out to inform us that your ballot mailing for the 2026-2031 PS&T Contract Ratification Vote was incomplete. We took immediate action...

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Jul 15, 2026

Air Quality Alert: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Affecting NY

July 15, 2026 — Smoke from wildfires burning in Ontario, Canada has triggered Air Quality Health Advisories all across New York State. The impact of thick smoke and particulates are...

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Jun 24, 2026

Town Hall covers contract gains, tradeoffs, and ratification schedule

PEF President Wayne Spence led a Telephone Town Hall on June 23, 2026, for members of the Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PS&T) Unit about the proposed 2026-2031 contract that they...

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Jun 22, 2026

R7 awards three scholarships this year

June 22, 2026 — Region 7 offered three scholarships this year to dependents of Region 7 members.   Traditionally, the Region only offers two scholarships, honoring Paul Normandeau and Ellen Mainville, who both lost their lives to...

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Jun 10, 2026

Members invited to comment on federal and state legislative agendas

July 11, 2026 — The 48th Annual PEF Convention is set for October 18-21, 2026, in Niagara Falls.  The final delegate list is now on the Convention page. At Convention, delegates will...

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May 29, 2026

PEF Member Assaulted at Lakeview Correctional Facility

“On February 23, a rehabilitation coordinator and PEF member was simply doing her job when she was attacked by one of the incarcerated individuals she was assisting. This video, released...

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