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Sep 27, 2023Tell the U.S. Congress to keep the government open!
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are threatening to shut down the federal government if steep spending cuts aren’t made in the budgets of various agencies. A shutdown would furlough millions of federal employees, leave members of the military without pay, disrupt air travel and cut off vital safety net services. Here in New...
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Sep 24, 2023Yom Kippur
This evening, members of the Jewish community will come together to usher in Yom Kippur, the most holy day in the Jewish calendar. Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, provides a time to reflect and prepare for the year to come. To all those observing Yom Kippur, we extend warm wishes for a meaningful...
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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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