Jan 22, 2025

PEF Applauds Governor Hochul’s $75 Million Investment in the Institute for Basic Research

ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 22, 2025 — The Public Employees Federation (PEF) extends its deepest gratitude to Governor Kathy Hochul for her unwavering commitment to the Institute for Basic Research (IBR)...

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Dec 30, 2024

PEF Statement on Fatal Beating of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility

PEF President Wayne Spence released the following statement on Dec. 30, 2024: “The release of the surveillance footage related to the tragic death of Robert L. Brooks has shaken all...

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Dec 23, 2024

Statement on passage of the LOADinG Act

PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement on Dec. 23, 2024, following passage of the “Legislative Oversight of Automated Decision-Making in Government Act” (LOADinG): “We applaud Gov. Kathy Hochul...

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Dec 20, 2024

PEF statewide leaders update membership on contract, legislative work, dental provider

December 20, 2024 — Thousands of members tuned in as President Wayne Spence, along with Vice Presidents Randi DiAntonio, Bruce Giddings, and Darlene Williams, and select PEF staff, hosted a...

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Dec 20, 2024

Ailing members need your leave donations

The following PEF members have reported a need for leave donations due to the need for medical treatment or recuperation from illness or injury. Donations are made from annual leave...

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Dec 06, 2024

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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