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President Wayne Spence and VP Bruce Giddings joined local leaders in Watertown last night to answer questions in advance of members voting on ratification of the 2026-2031 PS&T proposed contract.

Come join the contract team this week if you are in Regions 3, 4, and 7! To get meeting info and to RSVP please visit: https://t.co/O4bbaCrrDb

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It’s time for a contract that values the essential work we do every day. Join us June 4 at 12 p.m. outside the Capitol in Albany as we rally for fair wages, expanded location pay, safe and respectful workplaces, a higher education bonus, and more. Together, we are stronger.

Register here: https://t.co/GFR6ZOIxfj

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Article 15 of the PEF Contract contains tens of thousands of dollars in grant money for PEF members who are interested in professional development training. PEF Training Specialist Tammy Carney shares the details of one such grant program with intrepid PEF reporter Najee Walker.

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NYS CIO and Director of ITS Dru Rai gives the opening remarks at the GovTech New York IT Leadership Forum. “Leadership sets the tone, provides direction and gives you the tools and the resources you need to meet your goals.”

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At today's PEF Executive Board meeting in Albany, President Spence swore in 7 newly elected leaders. Thank you for your service Scott Avidon (WCB), Marie Denis (OMH), Margaret Dobbins (DOH), David Downing (DOCCS), David Mosier (DOCCS), Reissa Sookraj (ITS), and Matthew Balling (DOT)!

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At today's PEF Executive Board meeting in Albany, President Spence swore in 7 newly elected leaders. Thank you for your service Scott Avidon (WCB), Marie Denis (OMH), Margaret Dobbins (DOH), David Downing (DOCCS), David Mosier (DOCCS), Reissa Sookraj (ITS), and Matthew Balling (DOT)!

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More than 150 PEF members stopped by two Contract Meetings at Rockland PC, receiving updates from Contract Chair Darlene Williams and other elected union leaders about negotiations. More are scheduled in PEF Region 9 the rest of this month. Sign up today! https://t.co/hWql8OjOaQ

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Contract Meetings in Region 9 start today and run through the end of the month. Members can sign up at https://t.co/dWj8JbXUs4

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Contract Meetings in Region 9 start today and run through the end of the month. Members can sign up at https://t.co/dWj8JbXUs4

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A fair PEF Contract will help members provide for their families.

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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.

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

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PEF member Tori Srnka is passionate about Newtown Battlefield State Park in Elmira and recently shared her hopes for the future of the park, including expansion of the park boundaries and a new app, as well as projects she has led to improve facilities and programming.

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PEF Region 1 Coordinator Vinny Cicatello and Div. 180 Council Leader Dr. Alex Donascimento attended the sentencing hearing today for Calvin Haskins, the man who stabbed three employees, one of them PEF member Edward Gordon, inside Buffalo Psychiatric Center in April 2024. PEF Communications Reporter Najee Walker was on hand to cover the story.

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Listen to the latest episode of the “ITS a Tech Podcast,” featuring Jesse Gardner, Director of User Research at ITS and Eric Steinborn, Design System Lead. Learn more about human-centered design and how it helps New Yorkers access services efficiently. https://t.co/9NlJt0g6iq

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Please join PEF this week as we raise awareness across NYS to be mindful when driving through work zones. #NWZAW #WorkZoneSafety

“The 54,000 members of the New York State Public Employees Federation, especially the hardworking professionals at the NYS Department of Transportation, urge all New Yorkers stay aware, on task and use caution when driving through highway work zones."

- Wayne Spence, President, NYS Public Employees Federation

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