Thanks to PEF’s persistence, the State will begin paying more than 1,700 current and former members of the Professional, Scientific and Technical bargaining unit for overtime work on certain COVID-19 preparedness and response projects. “This is a major win that only happened because PEF led the way,” said President Wayne Spence. The union initiated a...
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Wishing all who celebrate a warm & happy Hanukkah season filled with peace, love and light. Chag Urim Sameach!
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This year more than any other, PEF members received multiple dishonest communications via email and regular mail containing false details about opting out of the union. Organized labor is often the target of propaganda and disinformation at the hands of anti-union groups seeking to weaken and divide the power of working people. To combat this,...
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Colder days and early sunsets herald the holiday season in New York. No matter how you celebrate, I hope the spirit is one of thanks and solidarity. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
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In accordance with the 2023-2026 PEF/State Agreement, dependents up to age 26 will be eligible for dental and vision benefits, regardless of student status, effective Jan. 1, 2024. The State has advised PEF of the following implementation process: The Department of Civil Service (DCS) will auto-enroll eligible dependents for the January 1, 2024 effective...
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PEF members who carried over vacation accruals during the COVID state of emergency must use them before Dec. 31 or they will be forefeited. This applies only to hours carried over beyond the 40-day contractual cap each April from 2020 through 2023. PEF Contract Administration has put together a memo with guidance on how to...
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During the last legislative session, both the State Senate and Assembly passed bills designating March 8 International Women’s Day. The governor has until the end of this year to sign the bill into law. It would create a commemorative holiday in New York State. It would not be another paid holiday for all...
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Each year, PEF awards 10 scholarships valued at $1,000 for four years to students from union families through the Jospeh Scacalossi Scholarship. The scholarship is available to children, stepchildren or wards of active PEF members, retirees, or deceased members. The program is open to high school seniors and college freshman. Applications can be downloaded from...
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The 2024 Open enrollment for the Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) has begun and will run through December 11, 2023. PEF allows PEF members to exchange accrued annual leave or personal leave in return for a biweekly credit that reduces an employee’s share of the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) premium. For 2024, employees...
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