PEF Statement on Republican Budget Bill
PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed their version of the federal budget bill on May 22, 2025: “PEF is profoundly disappointed...
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PEF Executive Board to consider no-confidence vote against OMH Commissioner Sullivan
ALBANY, N.Y. — The 120 members of the PEF Executive Board, representing more than 54,000 New York State employees, voted unanimously at their quarterly meeting on March 27 to consider...
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PEF Applauds Governor Hochul’s $75 Million Investment in the Institute for Basic Research
ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 22, 2025 — The Public Employees Federation (PEF) extends its deepest gratitude to Governor Kathy Hochul for her unwavering commitment to the Institute for Basic Research (IBR)...
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PEF Statement on Fatal Beating of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility
PEF President Wayne Spence released the following statement on Dec. 30, 2024: “The release of the surveillance footage related to the tragic death of Robert L. Brooks has shaken all...
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Statement on passage of the LOADinG Act
PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement on Dec. 23, 2024, following passage of the “Legislative Oversight of Automated Decision-Making in Government Act” (LOADinG): “We applaud Gov. Kathy Hochul...
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Workers’ Comp benefits expanded to include work-related stress
One of PEF’s legislative priorities was signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Dec. 5, 2024. The law removes significant barriers for workers wishing to access New York State...
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2024 Election Results Statement
PEF President Wayne Spence released the following statement on Nov. 6, 2024: “The results of the presidential election have brought a change in leadership at the national level. Regardless of...
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PEF condemns insulting remarks directed at Latinos during Trump rally
PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement on Oct. 29, 2024: PEF joins our union siblings from the AFT Latino Caucus and the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement...
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PEF advocacy pays off as Governor signs union priorities into law
September 10, 2024 — At a ceremony in New York City on September 4, Governor Kathy Hochul signed several bills written or supported by PEF. The legislation improves due process rights...
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