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NYS PEF
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PEF is a labor union representing more than 55,000 professional, scientific and technical workers in New York State. We are a national affiliate of AFT & SEIU. President Wayne Spence has led the union since 2015.
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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 17h
(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 · 17h
(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 · 17h
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 · 22h
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.
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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 2d
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 · 2d
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 · 5d
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 · 5d
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 · 6d
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 · 7d
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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 · 8d
Region 1 Stewards training took place this past Saturday 9/27 with Region 1 Coordinator Vincent Cicatello, VP Randi DiAntonio, and PEF staff.
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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 9d
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
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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 10d
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!
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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 12d
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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
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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 12d
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 · 12d
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!
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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 13d
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 · 15d
🚨 PEF Special Election Petitions will be available on October 6th at 9am 🚨
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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 15d
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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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 16d
Happy New Year to all our members who celebrate Rosh Hashanah! May the New Year bring you peace, happiness, and good health. L’shanah Tovah!
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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 16d
This weekend, the Junior League of Albany held its first Afternoon Tea Party hosted by MBP Administrator Stephanie McLean-Beathley and attended by PEF Deputy General Counsel Alison Thorne, who is running for Colonie Town Justice.
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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 16d
Let the pre-Convention delegate gatherings begin!

Host Region 7 delegates met this weekend to get ready for welcoming PEF to Lake Placid, Oct. 19-22. Region 7 Coordinator Barbara Stransky reports her region will have 36 people attend, counting delegates and volunteers.
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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 19d
President Wayne Spence, right, joined PEF members who work at DOCCS at Governor Hochul's Public Safety Appreciation reception Friday in Albany. Left to right: Gabriela Franklyn, Gina Lopez, Robert Hodson, Lindsay Bonanza, and Anne Jordan.
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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 19d
Good morning! The Blood Drive is going on in Kings Courtyard at The Desmond right now until 4pm. Please join us, walk ins can be accommodated.
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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 19d
Just 30 days until Delegates gather in Lake Placid to conduct the business of the union. Remember to dress warmly and wear pink on Tuesday, Oct. 21, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
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