• PEF gathers elected leaders, NYC clergy for discussion about SUNY Downstate

    PEF gathers elected leaders, NYC clergy for discussion about SUNY Downstate

    Following the multi-union rally at SUNY Downstate on Feb. 29, PEF invited faith leaders from Brooklyn and the surrounding area to Albany on March 4 and 5 to talk...

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  • First $400 dental stipend to be paid next month

    First $400 dental stipend to be paid next month

    The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has released Payroll Bulletin 2204 providing information about the payment of the 2023 $400 dental stipend secured by the 2023-2026 PEF/State Agreement....

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  • PEF Telephone Town Hall: Feb. 15, 2024

    PEF Telephone Town Hall: Feb. 15, 2024

    Thank you to the thousands who listened in on the PEF Telephone Town Hall on Feb. 15.  If you missed it, a full audio recording is now available. Click...

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  • The PEF $600 Higher Education Differential is coming soon!

    The PEF $600 Higher Education Differential is coming soon!

    The Office of the State Comptroller is out with news that PEF members have been waiting for: The $600 Higher Education Differential that PEF negotiated in your current contract with...

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  • PEF calls for negotiated ceasefire in Gaza

    PEF calls for negotiated ceasefire in Gaza

    PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement on Feb. 9, 2024: “It has now been more than four months since the horrific acts of terror committed by Hamas on...

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  • PEF, UUP and other unions call out SUNY Downstate closure plans

    PEF, UUP and other unions call out SUNY Downstate closure plans

    Albany, Feb. 6, 2024 — PEF President Wayne Spence joined hundreds of UUP and PEF members, along with leaders from AFT, the New York State AFL-CIO, NYSUT and several legislators...

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  • PEF contract provides grant program to improve work life 

    PEF contract provides grant program to improve work life 

    February 20, 2024 — Through Article 14 of the PS&T contract, PEF divisions can apply for a grant of up to $1,250 per year for certain kitchen appliances to...

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  • PEF Statement on SUNY Downstate

    PEF Statement on SUNY Downstate

    The following statement was released by PEF President Wayne Spence on Jan. 19, 2024: “After serving the residents of Brooklyn for more than 100 years with distinction, SUNY Downstate is...

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  • PEF Telephone Town Hall: Jan. 17, 2024

    PEF Telephone Town Hall: Jan. 17, 2024

    Thank you to the thousands who listened in on the Telephone Town Hall Jan. 17.  If you missed it, a full audio recording is now available.

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