• PEF Telephone Town Hall set for Dec. 19, 2024

    PEF Telephone Town Hall set for Dec. 19, 2024

    PEF President Wayne Spence will hold the union’s final Telephone Town Hall of 2024 on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at 6 p.m.  He will be joined by Secretary-Treasurer Joe Donahue...

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  • Workers’ Comp benefits expanded to include work-related stress

    Workers’ Comp benefits expanded to include work-related stress

    One of PEF’s legislative priorities was signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Dec. 5, 2024. The law removes significant barriers for workers wishing to access New York State...

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  • Engineering titles across State receive pay increases 

    Engineering titles across State receive pay increases 

    Dec. 6, 2024 — Governor Kathy Hochul announced this month the approval of pay increases for professional engineers, architects, land surveyors, landscape architects and geologists across New York State. Read More

  • Governor considering four PEF priority bills – act now!

    Governor considering four PEF priority bills – act now!

    December 5, 2024 — Four bills that were part of PEF’s 2024 Legislative Priorities were sent to Governor Kathy Hochul on December 2. Both the State Senate and Assembly passed...

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  • Empire Plan, HMO premium rates for 2025

    Empire Plan, HMO premium rates for 2025

    December 4, 2024 — The Empire Plan and HMO premium rates for 2025 have been finalized by the Department of Civil Service. Plan rates are adjusted annually based on enrollee utilization...

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  • Celebrate Hanukkah with the PEF Jewish Committee

    Celebrate Hanukkah with the PEF Jewish Committee

    November 27, 2024 — The PEF Jewish Committee invites members to participate in its annual Hanukkah celebration from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. on December 16, both in person at the...

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