• PEF gathers elected leaders, NYC clergy for discussion about SUNY Downstate

    PEF gathers elected leaders, NYC clergy for discussion about SUNY Downstate

    Following the multi-union rally at SUNY Downstate on Feb. 29, PEF invited faith leaders from Brooklyn and the surrounding area to Albany on March 4 and 5 to talk with legislators and other officials about the importance of saving the state-run hospital in Brooklyn.   Nearly a dozen clergy members participated, sharing the negative responses...

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  • Tell your lawmakers to address PEF’s priorities!

    Tell your lawmakers to address PEF’s priorities!

    PEF has eight active letter writing campaigns. Click the links below to either send your letter via email or download a PDF you can print, sign and mail. Use these links to look up your elected State Senator or Assemblymember. Stop fast track closure of...

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  • PEF budget analysis

    PEF budget analysis

    The PEF Legislative Department has completed its preliminary analysis of Gov Hochul’s executive budget proposal released on Feb. 1. This document summarizes PEF’s position on the items in the budget that the union feels will either help or hurt our members. Stay tuned for actions you can take to help us make our case...

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  • State Budget Takes Major Steps Towards Funding Our Future 

    State Budget Takes Major Steps Towards Funding Our Future 

    Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York Legislature have agreed on a $220 billion state spending plan for the 2022-23 fiscal year.  This budget clearly provides what Governor Hochul termed a “blueprint” for our future.    “I want to thank Governor Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Heastie for working with us to...

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  • Budget season is underway

    Budget season is underway

    Governor Hochul’s executive budget was released on Jan. 18 and hearings before legislative committees started today.  First up is a joint Senate and Assembly hearing on Public Protection — PEF submitted written testimony from President Wayne Spence highlighting our concerns surrounding budget proposals impacting DOCCS and the Office of Information Technology Services. 

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