• PEF Member Assaulted at Lakeview Correctional Facility
    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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  • Tier 6 reforms a win for public employees
    May 27, 2026

    Tier 6 reforms a win for public employees

    Changes to the Tier 6 pension plan included in the 2026–27 state budget agreement mark another significant step toward pension equity for public employees. “While pension equity for all Tier...

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  • Impact of LIRR strike on PEF members
    May 16, 2026

    Impact of LIRR strike on PEF members

    PEF President Wayne Spence sent the following guidance to members in Regions 10-12 on May 16, 2026, regarding the Long Island Rail Road strike that is underway and could impact...

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  • Members invited to comment on federal and state legislative agendas
    May 15, 2026

    Members invited to comment on federal and state legislative agendas

    May 15, 2026 — The 48th Annual PEF Convention is set for October 18-21, 2026, in Niagara Falls. Delegate elections are underway for contested seats, but the union expects another large turnout this year....

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  • Powdered Narcotics Blown in Face of NYS Parole Officer
    May 12, 2026

    Powdered Narcotics Blown in Face of NYS Parole Officer

    PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement on May 12, 2026.  The attack on a PEF member and NYS Parole Officer on April 29, 2026, in Queens is the...

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  • Check out the latest public service workshops!
    May 12, 2026

    Check out the latest public service workshops!

    PEF members in applicable titles who need continuing education hours can take advantage of the Public Service Workshops program. We maintain a list of the most recent workshops here.

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