Memrorial Day
On this Memorial Day 2021, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. From our PEF family to yours, thank you!
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Statement from PEF President Spence on “Safe Staffing” Healthcare Bills
The Public Employees Federation applauds the passage of the “safe staffing” bills by the New York State Legislature. We thank the Democratic majorities in both houses and particularly the bill...
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PEF presents arguments on key issues as negotiations resume
The PEF contract team, joined by President Wayne Spence, met virtually with state negotiators April 27 to resume bargaining on a successor agreement after the state postponed talks for more...
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PEF observes Workers Memorial Day; highlights importance of health and safety, safe staffing
Under clear skies, PEF leaders gathered at the memorial outside PEF Headquarters to honor the 33 members who passed away since April 2020, reading aloud their names and observing a...
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Faulty Cuomo Bridge Bolts Not the Only Crack in New York’s Infrastructure
The following commentary by PEF President Wayne Spence ran in the Albany Times Union on April 27 and is republished here for our members who don’t subscribe to the newspaper. President...
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New York State Announces $26.6 Million for Grants to Support Essential Workers
We wanted to let PEF members know that New York State recently made available $26.6 million funded through private donations for the Empire Pandemic Grant Program. The money is intended for essential...
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PEF Product Catalog
The PEF 2021 product catalog is now available online. This makes it easier for divisions, regions and teams to order USA made PEF gear!
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PEF leaders update members at April Town Hall PEF leaders update members at April Town Hall
The just-passed state budget, contract negotiations, telecommuting, COVID-19, a retirement incentive, and the announcement of a new multi-year campaign promoting government in the public interest were among the many topics...
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Parolee assault of elderly woman highlights critical role of services, parole system
A homeless man on parole for killing his mother nearly two decades ago brutally assaulted a 65-year-old Asian woman in New York City and the attack, caught on surveillance video,...
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