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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.
Yesterday Region 10 Coordinator Tamara Martin, along with PEF organizer Darryl Stevenson, Health & Safety Specialist Michael Marquez, and Field Rep Rosa Arenas, spent time at the Bronx DMV. They were able to engage with Administrative Law Judges and PEF members from the area.
December 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Yesterday Region 10 Coordinator Tamara Martin, along with PEF organizer Darryl Stevenson, Health & Safety Specialist Michael Marquez, and Field Rep Rosa Arenas, spent time at the Bronx DMV. They were able to engage with Administrative Law Judges and PEF members from the area.
The final PEF Executive Board meeting of 2025 is underway in Albany, with the newest board member, Nick McAndrew, Seat No. 460 at the Department of State, sworn-in to conduct the business of the union.
December 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The final PEF Executive Board meeting of 2025 is underway in Albany, with the newest board member, Nick McAndrew, Seat No. 460 at the Department of State, sworn-in to conduct the business of the union.
PEF got in the holiday spirit over the weekend and this week by handing out books to kids at the Little North Pole celebration in Rockaway, N.Y.
December 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
PEF got in the holiday spirit over the weekend and this week by handing out books to kids at the Little North Pole celebration in Rockaway, N.Y.
Gov. Hochul has until the end of the year to consider hundreds of bills signed by the State Legislature. We are creating letter writing campaigns for the top PEF priorities. 1st-- a commonsense approach to Civil Service appointment letters! Join us and tell her to sign it into law!
bit.ly/48iCBDw
bit.ly/48iCBDw
December 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Gov. Hochul has until the end of the year to consider hundreds of bills signed by the State Legislature. We are creating letter writing campaigns for the top PEF priorities. 1st-- a commonsense approach to Civil Service appointment letters! Join us and tell her to sign it into law!
bit.ly/48iCBDw
bit.ly/48iCBDw
Thanks to all the PEF leaders and members who advocated for this in the union's "Fund Our Future" campaign! From saving SUNY Downstate to revitalizing SUNY Upstate, PEF Does It!
Read more: www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
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Read more: www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
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December 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Thanks to all the PEF leaders and members who advocated for this in the union's "Fund Our Future" campaign! From saving SUNY Downstate to revitalizing SUNY Upstate, PEF Does It!
Read more: www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
pc: governor.ny.gov
Read more: www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
pc: governor.ny.gov
Recap: Telephone Town Hall Dec 1
To read the recap and listen to the Town Hall please visit:
communicator.pef.org/issue/volume...
To read the recap and listen to the Town Hall please visit:
communicator.pef.org/issue/volume...
December 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Recap: Telephone Town Hall Dec 1
To read the recap and listen to the Town Hall please visit:
communicator.pef.org/issue/volume...
To read the recap and listen to the Town Hall please visit:
communicator.pef.org/issue/volume...
Region 1 Members! There is a Jet Dental Clinic Jan 20 and 21, 2026. For more info please visit: www.pef.org/benefits/
December 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Region 1 Members! There is a Jet Dental Clinic Jan 20 and 21, 2026. For more info please visit: www.pef.org/benefits/
Congratulations to President Spence and SUNY Downstate Nurse Cynthia Walker, recognized last night by Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman for their contributions to Assembly District 58!
December 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Congratulations to President Spence and SUNY Downstate Nurse Cynthia Walker, recognized last night by Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman for their contributions to Assembly District 58!
Giving thanks to every PEF member and wishing you and your families blessings today and every day!
November 27, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Giving thanks to every PEF member and wishing you and your families blessings today and every day!
Regional Coordinator Barbara Stransky presented the St. Nicholas Christmas Truck with PEF Region 7's annual donation on Friday.
The St. Nicholas Christmas Truck has been collecting donations for 5 years now, after the Roberts family started the charity in memory of their son Nicholas.
The St. Nicholas Christmas Truck has been collecting donations for 5 years now, after the Roberts family started the charity in memory of their son Nicholas.
November 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Regional Coordinator Barbara Stransky presented the St. Nicholas Christmas Truck with PEF Region 7's annual donation on Friday.
The St. Nicholas Christmas Truck has been collecting donations for 5 years now, after the Roberts family started the charity in memory of their son Nicholas.
The St. Nicholas Christmas Truck has been collecting donations for 5 years now, after the Roberts family started the charity in memory of their son Nicholas.
Friday evening PEF VP Randi DiAntonio, Region 3 Coordinator Leisa Abraham, members and PEF staff enjoyed a night at the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Awards in Rochester. We are proud to support and stand with you in the fight for workers' rights and justice, CBTU!
November 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Friday evening PEF VP Randi DiAntonio, Region 3 Coordinator Leisa Abraham, members and PEF staff enjoyed a night at the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Awards in Rochester. We are proud to support and stand with you in the fight for workers' rights and justice, CBTU!
It's a full house at PEF HQ for Region 8 Stewards training, with 50+ member leaders from 19 agencies learning the many roles of the steward, health and safety practices, the grievance process, discipline and discharge, organizing, and other important aspects of the PS&T contract.
November 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
It's a full house at PEF HQ for Region 8 Stewards training, with 50+ member leaders from 19 agencies learning the many roles of the steward, health and safety practices, the grievance process, discipline and discharge, organizing, and other important aspects of the PS&T contract.
The PEF Labor-Management Advisory Council met today at union HQ to discuss health and safety issues, educational benefits under Article 15, and the impact of federal budget cuts. PEF VP Bruce Giddings chaired the meeting, which included LM chairs and PEF Field Services staff from across the state.
November 20, 2025 at 3:11 AM
The PEF Labor-Management Advisory Council met today at union HQ to discuss health and safety issues, educational benefits under Article 15, and the impact of federal budget cuts. PEF VP Bruce Giddings chaired the meeting, which included LM chairs and PEF Field Services staff from across the state.
A great PEF turnout today at the Watertown State Office Building in Region 4, where members from multiple agencies heard the latest from their union and asked questions of local leadership.
November 19, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A great PEF turnout today at the Watertown State Office Building in Region 4, where members from multiple agencies heard the latest from their union and asked questions of local leadership.
Thanks to all the new and returning Stewards who attended training today in Region 12 with VP Darlene Williams, Region 12 Coordinator Corinne Testa, Interim Downstate Field Director Deb Egel and Field Rep Bradley Kolb!
November 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Thanks to all the new and returning Stewards who attended training today in Region 12 with VP Darlene Williams, Region 12 Coordinator Corinne Testa, Interim Downstate Field Director Deb Egel and Field Rep Bradley Kolb!
Please tell Congress to fund the Institute of Museum & Library Services. Our PEF siblings need your support to keep their positions funded by IMLS, they provide critical resources and support for public libraries across NYS.
Contact Congress here: www.congressweb.com/aam/84/
Contact Congress here: www.congressweb.com/aam/84/
November 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Please tell Congress to fund the Institute of Museum & Library Services. Our PEF siblings need your support to keep their positions funded by IMLS, they provide critical resources and support for public libraries across NYS.
Contact Congress here: www.congressweb.com/aam/84/
Contact Congress here: www.congressweb.com/aam/84/
PEF Division 194 members at the State Education Dept. showed up today for a lunchtime meeting at the Cultural Education Center to hear from their union and voice their concerns.
November 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
PEF Division 194 members at the State Education Dept. showed up today for a lunchtime meeting at the Cultural Education Center to hear from their union and voice their concerns.
Labor unions are stepping up to make sure no family goes hungry in NY. PEF VP Bruce Giddings joined a coalition of other union leaders on 11/13 to help the Regional Food Bank deliver food for thousands of NYers. Members in NENY can visit regionalfoodbank.net to find volunteer and donation locations.
November 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Labor unions are stepping up to make sure no family goes hungry in NY. PEF VP Bruce Giddings joined a coalition of other union leaders on 11/13 to help the Regional Food Bank deliver food for thousands of NYers. Members in NENY can visit regionalfoodbank.net to find volunteer and donation locations.
The Dental Limited Access Program is a contract benefit for PEF members that allows access to out-of-network providers as though they were in-network. Learn more about the Dental LAP from our new Know your Contract series!
November 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The Dental Limited Access Program is a contract benefit for PEF members that allows access to out-of-network providers as though they were in-network. Learn more about the Dental LAP from our new Know your Contract series!
Empire Plan participants: 👀 this $0 co-pay benefit!
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November 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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PEF VP Bruce Giddings joined NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento and other labor leaders to celebrate efforts by unions and the NE Regional Food Bank to help make sure no family goes hungry this holiday season.
November 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
PEF VP Bruce Giddings joined NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento and other labor leaders to celebrate efforts by unions and the NE Regional Food Bank to help make sure no family goes hungry this holiday season.
Congratulations to PEF Interim Director of Downstate FS Deb Egel for being named to the #CityandState Unsung Heroes list! She’s not unsung around here! We thank her for helping organize PEF members in Manhattan & LI & playing a pivotal role in the campaign that saved SUNY Downstate from closure!
November 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Congratulations to PEF Interim Director of Downstate FS Deb Egel for being named to the #CityandState Unsung Heroes list! She’s not unsung around here! We thank her for helping organize PEF members in Manhattan & LI & playing a pivotal role in the campaign that saved SUNY Downstate from closure!
Thanks to the PEF stewards who spent their Saturday at the Region 4 office in Syracuse learning how to best advocate for their co-workers!
November 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Thanks to the PEF stewards who spent their Saturday at the Region 4 office in Syracuse learning how to best advocate for their co-workers!
Did you know November is Public Service Recognition Month?
Thank you, PEF members, for everything you do for your fellow New Yorkers! PEF placed this ad in The Chief newspaper, the State’s only printed publication dedicated to covering organized labor in the Empire State.
Thank you, PEF members, for everything you do for your fellow New Yorkers! PEF placed this ad in The Chief newspaper, the State’s only printed publication dedicated to covering organized labor in the Empire State.
November 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Did you know November is Public Service Recognition Month?
Thank you, PEF members, for everything you do for your fellow New Yorkers! PEF placed this ad in The Chief newspaper, the State’s only printed publication dedicated to covering organized labor in the Empire State.
Thank you, PEF members, for everything you do for your fellow New Yorkers! PEF placed this ad in The Chief newspaper, the State’s only printed publication dedicated to covering organized labor in the Empire State.
The November issue of the Communicator is now available! This issue covers important new deadlines for PEP and FSA enrollment, details the challenges faced by OCFS teachers, gives context to PEF's push for a better Civil Service and recaps PEF's 2025 Convention in Lake Placid!
communicator.pef.org
communicator.pef.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The November issue of the Communicator is now available! This issue covers important new deadlines for PEP and FSA enrollment, details the challenges faced by OCFS teachers, gives context to PEF's push for a better Civil Service and recaps PEF's 2025 Convention in Lake Placid!
communicator.pef.org
communicator.pef.org