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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 9h

NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 11h

PEF President Wayne Spence is in Detroit, attending AFT's Civil, Human and Women's Rights Conference. President Spence chairs the AFT Human and Civil Rights Committee.

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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 16h

PEF Region 11 delegates met with Region 11 Coordinator Bernadette O'Connor on Oct. 8 to review Convention resolutions and get ready for the annual gathering in Lake Placid, Oct. 19-22.

NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 1d

TEN DAYS TO CONVENTION 2025! Lake Placid, N.Y., Oct. 19-22.

NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 1d

Legacy of former PEF member lives on in history

October 7, 2025 — Dorothy Elizabeth Reid was a long time PEF member. She worked for New York State for 28 years in various roles, including State Safety Officer, Social...

communicator.pef.org

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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 1d

Dorothy Reid was a PEF member who worked for the Department of Mental Health Services for 28 years. She was also a named plaintiff in Brown v. Board of Ed, the landmark Supreme Court case that desegregated U.S. public schools. We take a moment to honor her legacy and her important role in history.

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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 2d

(2/2) PEF members at the Department of Labor help administer the unemployment insurance program and will be grateful to deliver the good news to New Yorkers.”

To read more: www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...

Governor Hochul and Labor Leaders Announce Maximum Weekly Benefit Increase for Unemployed Workers

Governor Hochul and labor leaders announced the maximum weekly unemployment insurance (UI) benefit increase for unemployed workers across the state.

www.governor.ny.gov

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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 2d

(1/2)PEF President Wayne Spence said, “Governor Hochul is showing the nation what it looks like to fight for working people so that families can pay their rent and put food on the table. When you’re out-of-work, added paycheck protection goes a long way...

Governor Hochul and Labor Leaders Announce Maximum Weekly Benefit Increase for Unemployed Workers

Governor Hochul and labor leaders announced the maximum weekly unemployment insurance (UI) benefit increase for unemployed workers across the state.

www.governor.ny.gov

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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 2d

Governor Kathy Hochul and labor leaders today announced the maximum weekly unemployment insurance (UI) benefit increase for unemployed workers across the state.

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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 2d

The Convention's largest delegation, from R8, met Tuesday night for their annual pre-Convention dinner in Albany. Secretary-Treasurer Joe Donahue, VP Bruce Giddings and R8 Coordinator Danielle Bridger welcomed more than 110 delegates and prepared them for what to expect in Lake Placid, Oct. 19-22.

NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 4d

Fund the government, fix our healthcare, and put working people first! This is our call to the federal government as the shutdown impacts working families and our fellow union brothers and sisters. Join us and tell Congress to stop the shutdown!

Call in today: act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...

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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 4d

Special Election Petitions are NOW LIVE. These are due by October 28th at 5pm EST.

www.pef.org/elections/

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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 7d

Millions of New Yorkers receive healthcare through the Affordable Care Act. PEF members help deliver that care with funding from the federal government. It is time to stop the cuts and stop the shutdown. Write your member of Congress today!

Send your letter now: actionnetwork.org/letters/trum...

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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 7d

Join us on 11/13 at 6pm (via zoom) for a FREE webinar from PEF MBP in partnership w/ the LI Hispanic Bar Association. The topic? Protecting Rights in the Workplace: ICE Visit.

Register: pefmbp.com/education-tr...

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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 8d

Our union brothers and sisters need your help. Federal workers and their unions are not political pawns! Call Congress and tell them to stop the shutdown, fund healthcare, and restore Medicare cuts. Call Now: 844-896-5059

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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 9d

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PEF to Congress: Don't cut New York's Medicaid funding for 1 million New Yorkers!

ALBANY, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2025 — The 55,000 members of the NYS Public Employees Federation stand with U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. House Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries...

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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 10d

Region 1 Stewards training took place this past Saturday 9/27 with Region 1 Coordinator Vincent Cicatello, VP Randi DiAntonio, and PEF staff.

NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 11d

PEF Members, if you already called via the AFT Hotline we shared last week, call again via the SEIU number! Here is a link to talking points you can use when you leave a message with your Member of Congress: bit.ly/Fed-Shutdown

NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 12d

The Membership Appreciation Day at Critz Farms in Cazenovia was another hit with PEF members on Sat! More than 115 members from across upstate enjoyed pumpkin and apple picking with their families, along with the corn maze and petting zoo, not to mention fresh apple cider and fritters!

NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 14d

Thanks to @dc37nyc.bsky.social
and Exec. Dir. Henry Garrido for hosting today's PEF IT Summit on AI, where dozens of IT pros who work for the State and NYC discussed with panelists from Google and Amazon how AI is changing work in the public sector | @alexbores.nyc
@sengonzalezny.bsky.social

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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 14d

If Congress lets ACA tax credits expire, 22M people will see their insurance premiums spike by 75%. Here in NY, 4,000 people are in danger of losing insurance and rural hospitals will feel the impact. Call your Rep today!
act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...

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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 14d

PEF statewide officers and other elected regional leaders joined 85 PEF members from Region 2 and nearby Region 3 for a beautiful sunset cruise on Seneca Lake last night. Thank you for the work you do for New Yorkers!

NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 15d

Have you downloaded the PEF app yet?

Delegates will be able to get exclusive Convention information this year through the app. Be sure to download and sign in before Lake Placid!

www.pef.org/app

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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 17d

🚨 PEF Special Election Petitions will be available on October 6th at 9am 🚨

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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 17d

PEF R3 & 4 leaders and staff visited Five Points CF in Romulus, NY on Monday sharing info with members about the contract survey, listening to their health & safety concerns, & discussing the modified open enrollment period that is taking place thru Oct 31 for various insurance plans offered by MBP

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