Thousands of our PEF brothers and sisters are subject to a mandate to be vaccinated by September 27, 2021. After weeks of negotiations, the state has been unwilling to approve a negotiated framework we had with SUNY. To make matters worse, the state has also been slow to negotiate or offer an alternative agreement that...
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ALBANY, N.Y. – PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement in response to Gov. Hochul’s suspension of the statewide hiring freeze on Sept. 16: “PEF applauds Gov. Hochul’s decision to suspend the hiring freeze that has contributed to critical staffing shortages throughout the state workforce. Now it’s time to fill the more than 5,000...
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Sent on behalf of President Spence: PEF’s primary mission is improving the members’ terms and conditions of employment, including protecting members’ health and safety. In this case we must balance conflicting interests of (1) protecting members’ health and safety and (2) protecting individuals’ desires to make their own choices and decisions. PEF’s members are deeply...
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We have been notified by the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations that the employer contribution to Dependent Care Advantage Accounts (DCAA) will be applied retroactively to January 1, 2021, in current participant accounts. The employer contribution will also be applied to future DCAA participants throughout the remainder of the 2021 plan year, based on enrollment...
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Are you facing discrimination in the workplace? Have you been singled out due to disability, race, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity? If so, PEF wants to know. A new Discrimination Intake Form allows members to report incidents for follow-up by PEF’s Joint Affirmative Action Committee and members are encouraged to keep the union informed...
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PEF marked the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, with a remembrance at the memorial inscribed with the names of those who died that day or in the ensuing years from sicknesses related to the falling towers. President Wayne Spence recalled the day everything changed for thousands of Americans. “As a parole...
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Another benefit secured by your 2019-2023 PS&T Contract is now available! The Department of Civil Service released a memo on Sept. 3 about the Productivity Enhancement Program for the current year. You can read the full memo here, but here is a summary: PEP allows eligible members to exchange accrued annual and/or personal leave in...
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We wish all PEF members and their families who celebrate Rosh Hashanah a Happy New Year filled with peace, happiness, and good health. L’shanah Tovah!
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From PEF President Wayne Spence: We have been advised that the retroactive base salary increases in accordance with the 2019-2023 PS&T PEF/State Agreement are expected to appear in the November 10, 2021, paychecks for those on the administrative payroll and the November 4, 2021, paychecks for those on the institutional payroll. The Office of the...
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