Jul 24, 2024

HESC now accepting Masters in Education Teaching Incentive Scholarship applications for 2024-25

If you have a family member who is a full-time student pursuing a master’s degree at a SUNY or CUNY college or university that will lead to certification as a...

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Jul 18, 2024

PEF statement on announced correctional facility closures

The following statement was issued by PEF President Wayne Spence on July 18, 2024,  following notification to the union from the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) that two...

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Jul 12, 2024

PEF leading the way on intersection of state workforce and artificial intelligence 

ALBANY – The Public Employees Federation (PEF) convened a summit on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in the state workforce on July 10, bringing together top officials in the...

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Jul 05, 2024

Empire Plan members: Information on St. Peter’s Health Partners, UnitedHealthcare negotiations

In response to concerns raised about St. Peter’s Health Partners contract termination/negotiations with UnitedHealthcare (UHC), PEF sought more information and has been notified by the state that the contract renewal...

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Jun 21, 2024

Social Worker Title Restructuring FAQ

The PEF Civil Service Enforcement/Research Department put together a FAQ covering commonly asked questions about the Social Worker title restructuring. Access it here. PEF will...

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Jun 14, 2024

New NY dental insurer: What we know as of June 14, 2024

PEF led a multi-year, multi-union campaign advocating for the State to change its dental insurer. Our main objective was finding a plan that provides you with a more robust provider...

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