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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.
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!
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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
It’s the annual Day of Service at Somos 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico! PEF officers, leaders, and staff are helping beautify and improve the facilities at Escuela Elemental Dr. Julio J. Henna, a local elementary school.
November 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
It’s the annual Day of Service at Somos 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico! PEF officers, leaders, and staff are helping beautify and improve the facilities at Escuela Elemental Dr. Julio J. Henna, a local elementary school.
Members in Regions 1, 3 & 4, as well as additional folks from the Rochester ALF, attended a Street Medic training this week. Thanks to @aft.org's Keith Wrightson & PEF Healthy & Safety Specialist Michael Marquez for teaching activists how to assess and triage patients injured during protests.
November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Members in Regions 1, 3 & 4, as well as additional folks from the Rochester ALF, attended a Street Medic training this week. Thanks to @aft.org's Keith Wrightson & PEF Healthy & Safety Specialist Michael Marquez for teaching activists how to assess and triage patients injured during protests.
ICYMI: The AFT webinar about changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is now available to watch on demand if you missed it on Monday.
www.aft.org/pslf
pc: AFT website
www.aft.org/pslf
pc: AFT website
November 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
ICYMI: The AFT webinar about changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is now available to watch on demand if you missed it on Monday.
www.aft.org/pslf
pc: AFT website
www.aft.org/pslf
pc: AFT website
Open Enrollment is now open for 2026 Flex Spending Accounts! You must enroll each year for health care, dependent care or adoption accounts.
communicator.pef.org/issue/volume...
communicator.pef.org/issue/volume...
November 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Open Enrollment is now open for 2026 Flex Spending Accounts! You must enroll each year for health care, dependent care or adoption accounts.
communicator.pef.org/issue/volume...
communicator.pef.org/issue/volume...
ICYMI: Please donate to help with Jamaican Disaster Relief. Scan the QR code or click to donate! Enter Jamaican Disaster Relief in the Notes field so we can make sure it gets to people in Jamaica who need it most!
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November 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
ICYMI: Please donate to help with Jamaican Disaster Relief. Scan the QR code or click to donate! Enter Jamaican Disaster Relief in the Notes field so we can make sure it gets to people in Jamaica who need it most!
donate.billhighway.com/AFTDisasterR...
donate.billhighway.com/AFTDisasterR...
President Spence was invited by Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman to St. Lucia House in Brooklyn's Little Caribbean as elected officials, community orgs and the Consulate General of Jamaica come together to coordinate Hurricane Melissa Relief. Anyone can donate at supportjamaica.gov.jm
November 3, 2025 at 12:42 AM
President Spence was invited by Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman to St. Lucia House in Brooklyn's Little Caribbean as elected officials, community orgs and the Consulate General of Jamaica come together to coordinate Hurricane Melissa Relief. Anyone can donate at supportjamaica.gov.jm
Members in Region 6 who work at the Utica SOB for agencies such as DOCCS, DOT, DOL and ENCON, attended a union meeting yesterday to learn the latest about the contract, parking issues, dental plan, health & safety initiatives, federal funding cuts, and the push to further fix Tier 6.
October 31, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Members in Region 6 who work at the Utica SOB for agencies such as DOCCS, DOT, DOL and ENCON, attended a union meeting yesterday to learn the latest about the contract, parking issues, dental plan, health & safety initiatives, federal funding cuts, and the push to further fix Tier 6.
Join AFT on November 3 at 6pm EST for a webinar on Public Loan Forgiveness. To register: bit.ly/47fQBNK
October 31, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Join AFT on November 3 at 6pm EST for a webinar on Public Loan Forgiveness. To register: bit.ly/47fQBNK