Contract Q&A for all members
We have held more than a dozen information sessions across the state to answer members’ questions so that you are informed enough to cast your ballot. If you have been...
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PEF tells committees to ‘act fast’ to impact return-to-work, telecommuting
PEF’s statewide labor-management and health and safety committees must move very quickly to influence return-to-work and future telecommuting policies before a July 31 deadline. That was the urgent message they...
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PEF, SUNY renew mandatory, free COVID-19 testing
PEF President Wayne Spence and SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras announced on July 1 that they have renewed their agreement to extend mandatory, free weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated, union-represented employees...
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PEF cuts ribbon at newly renovated headquarters
PEF held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 24 to celebrate the newly renovated headquarters building in Latham. PEF Secretary-Treasurer Kay Alison Wilkie was joined by PEF President Wayne Spence to...
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PEF supports Eric Adams for New York City mayor
PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement on June 23 after Primary Day in New York City: The votes are still being counted, but the first choice of New...
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New Nurse “Clinical Staffing Committee” Bill Signed Into Law
At the urging of PEF and the other unions representing nurses across the state, Governor Cuomo has signed legislation which requires the direct involvement of nurses in hospital staffing plan...
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PEF, SUNY announce pay raise for Upstate nurses
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and PEF President Wayne Spence announced Thursday that SUNY System Administration approved an annual pay and benefits increase for...
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Latest on the PS&T Tentative Agreement
Contract FAQ now available | PEF Contract Administration has put together answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the agreement and you don’t need your Member Identification Number (MIN) to read them. Highlights...
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New York State Legislative Session Wrap Up
Another session of the New York State Legislature ended shortly before dawn on June 11 and the PEF Legislative department has compiled a summary of the major bills supported by...
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