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Learn More Stop Workplace Bullying! PEF’s "Toxic Tales" camapign shines a spotlight on toxic work environments. Visit our page for member testimonials and learn how to share your story. Learn More The May Communicator is now available The May Communicator is now available. In this issue we celebrate National Nurses Month, with features on PEF nurses, nursing history, and the unions legislative advocacy on behalf of the profession; the rally at Kingsboro Psychiatric Center calling out management for workplace bullying; New York state budget wins and PS&T contract money payouts, and more! Learn More May 09, 2024 PEF Telephone Town Hall: May 8, 2024 A PEF Telephone Town Hall held on May 8, 2024, brought together PEF President Wayne Spence, Vice Presidents Randi DiAntonio and Darlene Williams, PEF Legislative Director Patrick Lyons and PEF Contract Administration Director Debra Greenberg to discuss budget accomplishments, the future of the Fund Our Future campaign, and more. Here are some general time codes... Read More May 07, 2024 PEF 2024 Triennial Election Debate: Questionnaire Available The 2024 Triennial Election Debate will take place on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 6 p.m. All members may submit questions for the candidates to answer at the debate. An independent moderator from the League of Women Voters’ of New York (LWVNY) will conduct the debates for the elected PEF positions of President, Secretary-Treasurer, Vice... Read More May 03, 2024 Second dental stipend expected be paid this month The $400 dental stipend for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, negotiated as part of the 2023-2026 PEF/State Agreement, is expected to be in checks dated May 22 (Administration) and May 30 (Institution). It took tenacity and hard work to secure the two $400 dental stipends for 2023 and 2024, while holding the State’s feet to the... Read More Apr 29, 2024 Workers Memorial Day Today, Workers Memorial Day, we recognize workers who died or suffered from exposures to hazards at work. Over 50 years ago the OSHA Act was passed to hold employers accountable and keep the safety of employees at the forefront. PEF is recommitting to its mission to protect the health and safety of workers, as we... Read More Apr 19, 2024 PEF celebrates New York State budget accomplishments, vows to keep advocating The Governor and the Legislature enacted the $237 billion 2024-25 New York State budget on April 20, 2024, and it includes significant progress on many of the priorities PEF advocates for in its ongoing Fund Our Future” campaign. Thanks to the unrelenting advocacy of PEF members and the amazing support of Governor Kathy Hochul and... Read More Apr 15, 2024 Want to become a PEF Convention Delegate? April 15, 2025 — The 46th annual PEF Convention is just five months away (Sept. 15-18, 2024) and now is the time for members to think about petitioning to become a delegate! It’s really quite simple and requires only a willingness to conduct the business of the union. To be eligible, members must be dues-paying... Read More Read All News Articles The Communicator Current issue now available Keeping PEF members current on PEF news, emailed directly to you. Current Issue Sign Up / Update Your Email PS&T Agreement Agreement between the State of New York and the Public Employees Federation, AFL-CIO View Agreement Calendar of Events Month Agenda Day Month Week 2023 Apr May 2024 Jun 2025 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Holy Thursday Holy Thursday May 2 all-day Tickets 3 Good Friday Good Friday May 3 all-day Tickets May Friendship Day May Friendship Day May 3 all-day Tickets 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday May 4 all-day Tickets 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday May 5 all-day Tickets 6 New York State Legislative Session New York State Legislative Session May 6 all-day Tickets The Feast of St. George The Feast of St. George May 6 all-day Tickets Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Day) Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Day) May 6 all-day Tickets 7 New York State Legislative Session New York State Legislative Session May 7 all-day Tickets 8 New York State Legislative Session New York State Legislative Session May 8 all-day Tickets 9 Ascension Thursday Ascension Thursday May 9 all-day Tickets 10 The Feast of the Life-Giving Fountain The Feast of the Life-Giving Fountain May 10 all-day Tickets 11 12 13 New York State Legislative Session New York State Legislative Session May 13 all-day Tickets Yom HaZikaron (Day of Remembrance) Yom HaZikaron (Day of Remembrance) May 13 all-day Tickets 14 New York State Legislative Session New York State Legislative Session May 14 all-day Tickets SWPAC Meeting SWPAC Meeting May 14 all-day Tickets Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel Independence Day) Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel Independence Day) May 14 all-day Tickets 15 New York State Legislative Session New York State Legislative Session May 15 all-day Tickets 16 New York State Legislative Session New York State Legislative Session May 16 all-day Tickets 17 18 19 Pentecost Pentecost May 19 all-day Tickets 20 New York State Legislative Session New York State Legislative Session May 20 all-day Tickets 21 New York State Legislative Session New York State Legislative Session May 21 all-day Tickets The Feast of Sts. Constantine and Helen The Feast of Sts. Constantine and Helen May 21 all-day Tickets 22 New York State Legislative Session New York State Legislative Session May 22 all-day Tickets Region 2 PAC Meeting 5:00 pm Region 2 PAC Meeting May 22 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets 23 New York State Legislative Session New York State Legislative Session May 23 all-day Tickets 24 25 26 Lag Ba Omer Lag Ba Omer May 26 all-day Tickets 27 Memorial Day Memorial Day May 27 all-day Tickets 28 New York State Legislative Session New York State Legislative Session May 28 all-day Tickets PEF Triennial Election Debate 6:00 pm PEF Triennial Election Debate @ NYSUT May 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets The Triennial Debate will be livestreamed on www.pef.org and available for viewing on demand via the union’s website after it concludes. Candidates running for PEF President, Secretary-Treasurer, Vice President and Trustee will participate, according to... 29 New York State Legislative Session New York State Legislative Session May 29 all-day Tickets 30...