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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To assist PEF leaders developing telecommuting agreements with their agencies by July 31, the Field Services department released a Telecommuting Toolkit and a Template Agreement outlining the improvements...
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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’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 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 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 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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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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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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