• PEF condemns Hamas attacks

    PEF condemns Hamas attacks

    PEF President Wayne Spence issued the following statement on Oct. 9 concerning the Hamas attacks in Israel. “PEF joins our parent union, AFT, in condemning the attacks by Hamas against...

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  • PEF rallies to end toxic NYS work environments and expose bullying managers

    PEF rallies to end toxic NYS work environments and expose bullying managers

    Contact: Communications Director Rob Merrill, rmerrill@pef.org ALBANY, N.Y. – The Public Employees Federation (PEF) held a rally Sept. 21 at the New York State Capitol in Albany to shed light...

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  • It’s time for New York to clean up its toxic workplaces

    It’s time for New York to clean up its toxic workplaces

    An open letter from PEF President Wayne Spence: The 50,000 members of the union I lead, the New York State Public Employees Federation, are dedicated professionals who provide vital public...

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  • PEF statement on budget deal

    PEF statement on budget deal

    From PEF President Wayne Spence on April 28, 2023 — “PEF has been following the budget negotiation process closely and is pleased that the Governor and the Legislature have reached...

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  • 10,000 voices strong, PEF petition urges Legislature to fund state services

    10,000 voices strong, PEF petition urges Legislature to fund state services

    ALBANY, N.Y., March 29, 2023 — In the face of increasing demand for state services, staggering short staffing across all state agencies, and the constant threat of privatization, the New...

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  • PEF calls on the Senate to Consider and Vote on Judge LaSalle Appointment After a Full Hearing Before the Senate Judiciary Committee

    PEF calls on the Senate to Consider and Vote on Judge LaSalle Appointment After a Full Hearing Before the Senate Judiciary Committee

    PEF issued the following statement on Jan. 16, 2023, in advance of the Senate Judiciary hearing for Justice Hector LaSalle:  One of the fundamental values of the New York State...

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  • PEF statement on Gov. Hochul’s State of the State address

    PEF statement on Gov. Hochul’s State of the State address

    PEF President Wayne Spence attended the State of the State address by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Jan. 10, 2023, and issued this statement following the speech: “Governor Hochul...

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  • Health Care Worker Bonus Program is a good start, but it’s just a start

    Health Care Worker Bonus Program is a good start, but it’s just a start

    PEF President Wayne Spence sent the following message to all members on Aug. 4, 2022, following the announcement from the governor’s office about the process created to distribute the $1.2...

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  • PEF Statement on New York Legislative Workers United

    PEF Statement on New York Legislative Workers United

    The following statement was issued July 15 by PEF President Wayne Spence, in response to media reports that more than 75 staff who work in New York Senate offices across...

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