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Contract Ratification Vote Extended to Aug. 17

Thank you to those of you who reached out to inform us that your ballot mailing for the 2026-2031 PS&T Contract Ratification Vote was incomplete. We took immediate action...

Air Quality Alert: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Affecting NY

July 15, 2026 — Smoke from wildfires burning in Ontario, Canada has triggered Air Quality Health Advisories all across New York State. The impact of thick smoke and particulates are...

Town Hall covers contract gains, tradeoffs, and ratification schedule

PEF President Wayne Spence led a Telephone Town Hall on June 23, 2026, for members of the Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PS&T) Unit about the proposed 2026-2031 contract that they...

R7 awards three scholarships this year

June 22, 2026 — Region 7 offered three scholarships this year to dependents of Region 7 members. Traditionally, the Region only offers two scholarships, honoring Paul Normandeau and Ellen Mainville, who both lost their lives to...

Members invited to comment on federal and state legislative agendas

July 11, 2026 — The 48th Annual PEF Convention is set for October 18-21, 2026, in Niagara Falls. The final delegate list is now on the Convention page. At Convention, delegates will...

PEF Member Assaulted at Lakeview Correctional Facility

“On February 23, a rehabilitation coordinator and PEF member was simply doing her job when she was attacked by one of the incarcerated individuals she was assisting. This video, released...

Tier 6 reforms a win for public employees

Changes to the Tier 6 pension plan included in the 2026–27 state budget agreement mark another significant step toward pension equity for public employees. “While pension equity for all Tier...

Powdered Narcotics Blown in Face of NYS Parole Officer

PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement on May 12, 2026. The attack on a PEF member and NYS Parole Officer on April 29, 2026, in Queens is the...

Check out the latest public service workshops!

PEF members in applicable titles who need continuing education hours can take advantage of the Public Service Workshops program. We maintain a list of the most recent workshops here.