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PEF leaders, led by Secretary Treasurer Joe Donahue and VPs Darlene Williams and Bruce Giddings, attended the American-Irish Legislators Society St. Patrick’s dinner tonight in Albany.

15,000 union members rallied at MVP Arena in Albany on March 8 to demand fairness in the State pension system! Read the full story here: communicator.pef.org/issue/volume...

PEF President Spence fired up the crowd at the Fix Tier 6 rally with a simple message — unionized workers have the power of their vote if they don’t get meaningful pension reform from Albany!

If you are interested in running to become a PEF Convention Delegate, petitions will be available to download and print beginning at 9:00 AM on March 16, 2026, at pef.org/elections.

PEF President Wayne Spence spoke at today’s multi-union Fix Tier 6 rally at the MVP Arena. Stay tuned for the full speech tomorrow on PEF socials! #Fixtier6 #pefstrong #unionstrong

You heard it from our members.. FIX TIER 6! www.instagram.com/reel/DVoXm9j...

PEF members and labor leaders are ready to make Albany hear us — FIX TIER 6!

The largest Fix Tier 6 rally in history kicks off at Noon at MVP Arena in Albany and hundreds of proud PEF members will be in the house. PEF President Spence speaks around 1 and we’ll have full coverage here throughout the day!

In the wake of a recent assault at Lakeview Shock Incarceration Facility, a PEF member shows grace and courage by penning an open letter to co-workers, DOCCS management, and the attacker. www.pef.org/articles/new...

🚨 FIX TIER 6 RALLY THIS SUNDAY 🚨 What you need to know: The ticket email will be sent from [email protected]. Please look for it as this is a ticketed event and you will not be allowed entry without a ticket. MORE INFO IN COMMENTS 👇

Medical Benefits Update FOR FULL DETAILS: pef.org/benefits/ PEF has been notified by the State that the Mount Sinai Health System is no longer participating in Anthem's network effective 3/4/26. Empire Plan members may be able to continue care w/ MSHS at the in-network benefit level thru 3/31/26.

PEF is Unified for a Fair Contract!

As the Contract Tour rolls on, more photos from recent stops at Creedmoor & Bronx PC, where PEF President Wayne Spence and Contract Chair Darlene Williams answered questions. There are more stops in the NYC area before the Tour visits Region 9 later in March. Schedule: www.pef.org/contract/con...

Big turnout at South Beach PC on Staten Island this morning — nearly 100 members came through the contract team meeting. PEF VP & Contract Team Chair Darlene Williams, Region 11 Coordinator Bernadette O’Connor, & local leaders heard directly from members, answered questions, and talked next steps.

As the PEF Contract Team travels around the State answering questions about ongoing contract negotiations, we’re asking members what a fair PEF Contract means to them. Here’s what a few members had to say last weekend at the Regions 9 & 10 Leadership Conference.

Almost 100 members filled the gym at Bronx PC to get updates on contract negotiations. PEF President Wayne Spence and VP/ Contract Team Chair Darlene Williams fielded members' questions. Meetings continue this week in Manhattan and then in Region 9 the week of March 9. www.pef.org/contract/con...

Nearly 100 members at Manhattan PC and Kirby PC stopped by the PEF table to get the latest updates on contract negotiations today! PEF VP Darlene Williams connected directly with members, answering questions and discussing key issues including wages and longevity payments to health and safety.

Looking for something fun to do with your PEF family on St. Patrick's Day? A few regions have something planned! communicator.pef.org/issue/volume...

PEF Regions 9 & 10 brought the energy to Tarrytown this weekend for an inspiring Leadership Conference! 💪✨

We are off to a great start at the Regions 9 and 10 Leadership conference this morning! They will begin their day with Filing Grievances and Counseling Memo training with Field Reps Bradley Kolb and Auslyn Benjamin.

📣 NEW WORKSHOP ALERT!! Preventing Compassion Fatigue (with SW CE hours) is now available to sign up. Please visit pef.org/about/public-service-workshops-program/

70 PEF members stopped by throughout the morning at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center on Thursday to hear from PEF Contract Chair Darlene Williams and Region 12 Coordinator Corinne Testa about ongoing contract negotiations, as well as ask questions of PEF staff from Organizing, Field and Communications.

The second stop on the Contract Tour was OMH Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, where members were briefed on negotiations and expressed solidarity with the Contract Team as they fight for a fair contract!

PEF Vice President Randi DiAntonio testified at the Joint Legislative Public Hearing on Workforce Development today. She told lawmakers that workplace safety and Tier 6 of the pension plan are impediments to growing the workforce.

Worksite contract meetings are underway with a great turnout at the State Office Bldg in Brooklyn! PEF members are Unified for a Fair Contract! Meetings are scheduled downstate this week and next and then will be arranged throughout the State as negotiations continue. Visit PEF.org/contract for more

Region 2 Coordinator Shelby Wisneski visited the DEC office in West Almond this morning to talk to members about contract negotiations, Fix Tier 6, and upcoming union events.

Region 4 members enjoyed an American Hockey League game Saturday at the War Memorial, watching the Syracuse Crunch play the Charlotte Checkers. The Central New York Area Labor Federation hosted a “Friends and Family Labor Night” to recognize union members across the region.

PEF Region 7 Coordinator Barbara Stranksy shared the sad news that Chapter 7 Retiree President Bill Crotty passed away last week. Bill was a longtime PEF member and activist and our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

PEF Executive Board Member Mickey Dobbins and Division 194 Steward & Assistant Council Leader Aaron Noble are with other @aft.org members at Museum Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C this week, hosted by the American Alliance of Museums.

NYS has issued telecommuting guidance for counties impacted by the winter storm expected on Monday, Feb. 23. www.pef.org/articles/new...

The PEF Contract Team has now met with negotiators from the NYS Office of Employee Relations twice. The team, led by Chair and Vice President Darlene Williams, provided an update after this week's meeting: www.pef.org/contract/

Proud to share that Pete Harckham, Senate District 40 (Hudson Valley & Westchester County), is endorsed by the PEF Region 9 PAC! He hosted a legislative breakfast this morning, bringing together community leaders and supporters to talk about the work ahead and the progress we’re building together.

The key to health and safety in the workplace? Communication! CBS 6 in Albany spoke to PEF VP Bruce Giddings recently about the DEC's response to bed bugs found at a downtown office. cbs6albany.com/news/local/f...

FIX TIER 6! The Tier 6 plan provides lower benefits, and while there have been several legislative wins thanks to labor’s advocacy, more needs to be done to improve the pension and attract and retain talented individuals to state service. Start writing here: actionnetwork.org/letters/fix-...

ICYMI: President Spence was the Keynote Speaker at the NYS Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislators Conference last weekend, delivering a powerful speech about the connection between the fight for labor rights and civil rights, and more. youtu.be/7LYB4rrTjBM?...

PEF leaders engaged over the weekend with Lt. Governor candidate Adams, Congressman Tonko, Bronx DA Clark, Albany Mayor Applyrs and commissioners from the Department of Civil Service and DOCCS at the 55th Annual NYS Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislators Conference.

Earlier today PEF President Wayne Spence delivered a powerful keynote at the 55th Annual NYS Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Conference.

Congratulations to PEF Vice President Darlene Williams, honored by @cityandstateny.bsky.social as a Black Trailblazer during a reception last night to kick off the NYS Assoc of Black, Puerto Rican, Asian, Hispanic legislative conference last night.

The Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act expands the independence of Nurse Practitioners, allowing them the chance to practice without needing to seek relationships with physicians or hospitals first if they have practiced over 3,600 hours. However, that could sunset in June 2026.

BREAKING: ~10,500 NYSNA nurses at Montefiore, Mount Sinai, & Mount Sinai Morningside/West reached tentative agreements late Sun/early Mon. Nurses won: enforceable safe staffing, maintain their health benefits, workplace violence protections, and more! www.nysna.org/press/victor...

Thanks to the PEF Council Leaders who are spending time at union headquarters today and learning how best to support their members!

That's a wrap for the @aft.org Northeast Leader Meeting in New York City, where PEF was well represented!

The @nynurses.bsky.social strike in NYC is approaching the month mark!! PEF Region 10 Coordinator Tamara Martin and Division 405 (Parks & Rec) Council Leader Ricky Davis showed PEF's solidarity with nurses outside Mt. Sinai Morningside Hospital today.

PEF Organizing Coordinator Darryl Stevenson and Hispanic Committee Chair Vivian Falto are spreading the word about unionized careers and the importance of labor unions today at a Bronx Community College job fair!

Nationwide is hosting webinars on Feb. 17 & 18 about the NYS Deferred Comp plan exclusively for PEF members. Sign up today! communicator.pef.org/issue/volume...

Check out the new "Legislative Action Center" on the PEF website -- the place for members to take action in support of the union's budgetary and legislative priorities! www.pef.org/legislative-...

Huge congratulations to PEF Vice President Darlene Williams on being named a 2026 Black Trailblazer by City and State NY! 👏🏾✨ A well-deserved recognition of your union leadership as Contract Chair and Convention Chair, as well as the impact you have every day in your community! bit.ly/4tePhne

Executive Board Member Scarlett Ahmed and Council Leader Erik Ruiz led a Div. 245 (DOL NYC) members meeting at the PEF office. Members learned about the labor-management process, the many roles of a steward, and the Tier 6 Rally.

PEF Members at Division 276 in the HV — who work at the Office for PDD and the Office of ITS — attended a membership meeting yesterday, learning about the union’s upcoming contract negotiations, the Tier 6 rally planned for March 8 in Albany & other union priorities.