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Sep 22, 2023PEF members, leaders call for respect at rally against toxic work environments
During lunch on September 21, the PEF Executive Board, joined by rank-and-file members, marched from the Albany Hilton to Empire State Plaza, loudly and proudly calling for respect in the workplace and denouncing toxic environments. Members held signs emblazoned with “WORKPLACE RESPECT, NOT BULLYING” and “END BULLYING, EMBRACE RESPECT, CHANGE STARTS AT THE TOP!” Some...
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Sep 21, 2023New Vision/Dental Eligibility for Dependents to Age 26
In accordance with the 2023-2026 PEF/State Agreement, dependents up to age 26 will be eligible for dental and vision benefits, regardless of student status, effective Jan. 1, 2024. PEF continues to work with the state on the enrollment process for these dependents and will provide details to the membership as soon as possible. The...
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Sep 15, 2023Rosh Hashanah
We wish all PEF members and their families who celebrate Rosh Hashanah a Happy New Year filled with peace, happiness, and good health. L’shanah Tovah!
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Sep 15, 2023It’s time for New York to clean up its toxic workplaces
An open letter from PEF President Wayne Spence: The 50,000 members of the union I lead, the New York State Public Employees Federation, are dedicated professionals who provide vital public services for the people of New York. Unfortunately, “professional” doesn’t apply to everyone employed by the state. Many state workers walk into toxic workplaces created...
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Sep 14, 2023PEF officers, volunteers gather petitions to raise support and awareness for unionizing local Starbucks
Sept. 14, 2023 — “Starbucks claims to be a progressive company, but when it comes to respecting workers’ rights, you’re anything but progressive. As Starbucks customers, we are calling on you to stop stalling, get to the bargaining table, and negotiate a fair contract. No Contract, No Coffee!” That’s the petition PEF activists and volunteers...
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Sep 04, 2023Celebrating a summer of wins this Labor Day
The Los Angeles Times, in reporting on recent organized labor wins, recently coined the phrase “Hot Labor Summer.” Here at PEF, we certainly agree! PEF’s big win this summer, of course, was ratifying the 2023-2026 PS&T Contract, which contains more than $1 billion in “new money” for members and no major givebacks, a...
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