PEF engages members and members engage fairgoers at New York State Fair
The New York State Fair is an annual chance to celebrate all the things that make New York a great place to live and work. Games, rides, food and all...
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Empire Plan members: Information on St. Peter’s Health Partners, UnitedHealthcare negotiations
In response to concerns raised about St. Peter’s Health Partners contract termination/negotiations with UnitedHealthcare (UHC), PEF sought more information and has been notified by the state that the contract renewal...
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HESC now accepting Masters in Education Teaching Incentive Scholarship applications for 2024-25
If you have a family member who is a full-time student pursuing a master’s degree at a SUNY or CUNY college or university that will lead to certification as a...
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PEF statement on announced correctional facility closures
The following statement was issued by PEF President Wayne Spence on July 18, 2024, following notification to the union from the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) that two...
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PEF leading the way on intersection of state workforce and artificial intelligence
ALBANY – The Public Employees Federation (PEF) convened a summit on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in the state workforce on July 10, bringing together top officials in the...
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New NY dental insurer: What we know as of June 14, 2024
PEF led a multi-year, multi-union campaign advocating for the State to change its dental insurer. Our main objective was finding a plan that provides you with a more robust provider...
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PEF Telephone Town Hall for Social Workers: June 13, 2024
PEF President Wayne Spence and Vice President Randi DiAntonio, a Licensed Master Social Worker at OPWDD, held a Telephone Town Hall on June 13, 2024, to update members on the...
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Citing “Unintended Consequences,” Governor Hochul Hits Pause Button on NYC Congestion Pricing Plan
After listening to concerns from various public employee unions, including those raised by PEF President Wayne Spence, Governor Kathy Hochul announced in June 6, 2024, that Manhattan’s congestion pricing program...
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