PEF Statement on Republican Budget Bill
PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed their version of the federal budget bill on May 22, 2025: “PEF is profoundly disappointed...
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PEF Executive Board to consider no-confidence vote against OMH Commissioner Sullivan
ALBANY, N.Y. — The 120 members of the PEF Executive Board, representing more than 54,000 New York State employees, voted unanimously at their quarterly meeting on March 27 to consider...
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PEF Relief Fund active for Region 6 members
After devastating storms swept through the Rome, N.Y., area on July 16, PEF activated its Relief Fund to raise money for members who were impacted. Nearly 100,000 people in the...
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PEF invited to participate in prestigious labor relations Triad 2024
July 1, 2024 — President Wayne Spence and Vice President Randi DiAntonio jumped into their fourth term (Wayne) and third term (Randi), heading to Manhattan at the invitation of the...
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Celebrating MLK Day
“The labor movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
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PEF rallies to end toxic NYS work environments and expose bullying managers
Contact: Communications Director Rob Merrill, rmerrill@pef.org ALBANY, N.Y. – The Public Employees Federation (PEF) held a rally Sept. 21 at the New York State Capitol in Albany to shed light...
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10,000 voices strong, PEF petition urges Legislature to fund state services
ALBANY, N.Y., March 29, 2023 — In the face of increasing demand for state services, staggering short staffing across all state agencies, and the constant threat of privatization, the New...
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PEF calls on the Senate to Consider and Vote on Judge LaSalle Appointment After a Full Hearing Before the Senate Judiciary Committee
PEF issued the following statement on Jan. 16, 2023, in advance of the Senate Judiciary hearing for Justice Hector LaSalle: One of the fundamental values of the New York State...
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Happy New Year!
As 2022 comes to an end, we thank all PEF members for their tireless efforts on behalf of New Yorkers. Your union notched some big wins this year – from pension reform...
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