PEF mobilizes in the face of Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak in Harlem
August 22, 2025 — An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease was first detected on July 25 in the Central Harlem area of New York City. The New York City Health Department...
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The PEF Protest of Assignment (POA) form is now digital!
PEF has created a digital-only version of the Protest of Assignment (POA) form. This important tool, previously used primarily by nurses, is now available to all healthcare professionals working in...
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PEF Telephone Town Hall for DOCCS members
PEF members who work at DOCCS facilities across the state, including nurses and mental health care workers who work for OMH in Corrections Based Operations, listened to a Telephone Town...
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Ailing members need your leave donations
PEF members may request leave donations from other members due to the need for medical treatment or recuperation from illness or injury. Donations are made from annual leave and donors...
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Comptroller reviewing some longevity payments
April 24, 2025 — The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) advises PEF that there were challenges in calculating years of qualifying service for the 2025 performance awards (longevities) for...
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PEF Telephone Town Hall: Recording
Thousands of members listened to a Telephone Town Hall on April 16, 2025, led by PEF President Wayne Spence. He was joined by PEF directors from the following departments: Civil...
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DOCCS Impacted by Loss of Health Insurance: How to Enroll
PEF-Represented Family Members Impacted by Loss of Insurance Due to the Corrections Officer Strike: We have heard reports from PEF members who have lost their health insurance because their spouse/domestic...
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PEF Telephone Town Hall on Impact of Federal Cuts on State Services
If you were unable to join the PEF Telephone Town Hall on March 6, 2025, about the impact of federal funding cuts on State services, a recording is now available.PEF...
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