• New Vision/Dental Eligibility for Dependents to Age 26

    New Vision/Dental Eligibility for Dependents to Age 26

    In accordance with the 2023-2026 PEF/State Agreement, dependents up to age 26 will be eligible for dental and vision benefits, regardless of student status, effective Jan. 1, 2024. The...

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  • Gov. Hochul: Designate March 8 International Women’s Day!

    Gov. Hochul: Designate March 8 International Women’s Day!

    During the last legislative session, both the State Senate and Assembly passed bills designating March 8 International Women’s Day. The governor has until the end of this year...

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  • 2024 Joseph Scacalossi Scholarship applications now available   

    2024 Joseph Scacalossi Scholarship applications now available   

    Each year, PEF awards 10 scholarships valued at $1,000 for four years to students from union families through the Jospeh Scacalossi Scholarship. The scholarship is available to children, stepchildren or...

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  • Productivity Enhancement Program now accepting enrollment 

    Productivity Enhancement Program now accepting enrollment 

    The 2024 Open enrollment for the Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) has begun and will run through December 11, 2023.  PEF allows PEF members to exchange accrued annual leave or personal...

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  • Flex spending accounts for PEF members now open for enrollment 

    Flex spending accounts for PEF members now open for enrollment 

    The 2024 open enrollment period for Dependent Care Advantage Accounts (DCCA), Health Care Spending Accounts (HCSA), and Adoption Advantage Accounts runs from November 1 to December 11, 2023.  These flexible...

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  • PEF to State Senate: Fix Tier 6 and increase compensation to attract and retain State workers

    PEF to State Senate: Fix Tier 6 and increase compensation to attract and retain State workers

    Vice President Randi DiAntonio testified before the Senate’s Civil Service and Pension Committee on October 11, urging the state to reform pension plans; fix compensation and the lag payroll system;...

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  • PEF condemns Hamas attacks

    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

    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

    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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