Celebrate the achievements of workers this Labor Day
Every Labor Day, we celebrate the American worker’s contributions to our economy and way of life, as well as their role in obtaining hard-won rights and safety measures in the...
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PEF’s Article 15 Educational Benefit Program Update
With the ratification of the 2019-2023 PS&T Contract, the joint PEF/State Professional Development Committee which oversees Article 15 programs will be meeting to update the guidelines and applications for all...
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PEF welcomes Gov. Kathy Hochul
PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement after Gov. Kathy Hochul was sworn in on Aug. 24, 2021, as the 57th governor of New York: (Hans Pennink/AP Photo) “PEF looks...
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Jim Sheedy, 1935-2021
Jim Sheedy was a founder of PEF. He served in every statewide office of the union from vice president to secretary-treasurer and president. He died August 14 at his home...
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COVID-19: Information for PEF Members & Staff
COVID-19 has impacted our lives in ways that until recently seemed unimaginable. PEF is working every day to hold New York State accountable as the pandemic continues. PEF members across...
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Latest on COVID vaccines & variants
As the Delta variant of the coronavirus continues to spread and New York has fully implemented its various vaccine and vaccine/test mandates, President Spence asked the PEF Health & Safety...
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Richard Trumka, 1949-2021
The sudden August 5 passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, 72, sent waves of shock and grief through the ranks of organized labor everywhere. Many PEF members and retirees may...
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President Spence, PEF leadership team sworn in for new term
PEF President Wayne Spence took the oath of office for his third term on Monday, sworn in by AFT President Randi Weingarten during a ceremony at PEF headquarters in Latham,...
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PEF statement on New York’s vaccination-or-testing mandate
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced today that New York will require all state employees be vaccinated or get tested regularly starting this Labor Day. PEF recognizes the importance of COVID-19 vaccination,...
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