PEF condemns Hamas attacks
PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement on Oct. 9 concerning the Hamas attacks in Israel. “PEF joins our parent union, AFT, in condemning the attacks by Hamas against...
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PEF members, leaders call for respect at rally against toxic work environments
During lunch on September 21, the PEF Executive Board, joined by rank-and-file members, marched from the Albany Hilton to Empire State Plaza, loudly and proudly calling for respect in the...
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It’s time for New York to clean up its toxic workplaces
An open letter from PEF President Wayne Spence: The 50,000 members of the union I lead, the New York State Public Employees Federation, are dedicated professionals who provide vital public...
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PEF officers, volunteers gather petitions to raise support and awareness for unionizing local Starbucks
Sept. 14, 2023 — “Starbucks claims to be a progressive company, but when it comes to respecting workers’ rights, you’re anything but progressive. As Starbucks customers, we are calling on...
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Celebrating a summer of wins this Labor Day
The Los Angeles Times, in reporting on recent organized labor wins, recently coined the phrase “Hot Labor Summer.” Here at PEF, we certainly agree! PEF’s big win this summer,...
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PEF members educate NYS Fair patrons about state services
On opening day of the New York State Fair August 23, PEF members were ready and waiting at state agency booths with giveaways and, more importantly, information for fairgoers. From...
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Letters sent to PEF members about potential COVID overtime earnings adjustment
Please keep an eye on your home mailboxes for an urgent letter from PEF! Approximately two thousand current and former New York State employees in PEF’s PS&T Unit will receive...
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Listen: June 28 Telephone Town Hall about Tentative Agreement
PEF President Wayne Spence hosted a Telephone Town Hall for all members on June 28 about the 2023-2026 PEF/State Tentative Agreement that is being sent to the membership for ratification. ...
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