PEF Division 357

PEF Division 357 represents Professional, Scientific, & Technical (PS&T) employees at the NYS Office of Information Technology Services (NYS ITS).

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Public employees deserve support when they’re injured on the job.

Workers’ Comp claims can take six months or longer, leaving injured employees without benefits and uncertain about using the paid time off they’ve earned.

This legislation would allow public employees to use their accrued time while their Workers’ Comp claim is pending.

📣 Take action: Write to the Governor and urge support for this important legislation.

Start writing: https://t.co/M7JoHrnmic

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4.5% retroactive raise for PS&T Unit members will be paid soon!

For full details: https://t.co/bLWEcZFjqN

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📢PEF Members: Stand with us. Make your voice heard!

Join us in NYC on September 8 at 11:30 AM for a rally to stand together and speak out against workplace bullying at the NYS Department of Financial Services.

Please RSVP: https://t.co/lHBNmk22xO

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Team PEF had a very productive day at the @NYSAFLCIO COPE Convention on Wednesday. Delegates voted to endorse General Election candidates in statewide, State Senate, and State Assembly races: https://t.co/xyoveatSco. PEF’s endorsements as recommended by Regional Political Action Committees will be debated and voted on by the PEF Executive Board at their next meeting Sept. 17-18, in Albany.

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PEF Members!

Join us in NYC on September 8 at 11:30 AM for a rally to stand together and speak out against DFS.

Stand with us. Make your voice heard!

Please RSVP: https://t.co/lHBNmk22xO

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During COVID-19, New York’s essential state workers stepped up, working longer hours and putting themselves and their families at risk. Meanwhile, hiring freezes reduced staffing while reliance on outside contractors increased.

Urge the Governor to sign this legislation into law and protect New York’s public employees and essential services.

Start writing here: https://t.co/C9Yhf0Mye9

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📣PEF Members

Join us on September 8 in NYC for a rally at 11:30am to stand up against DFS!

Please RSVP: https://t.co/lHBNmk22xO

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📣 Members, your voice matters!

Help protect workers’ rights by writing to the Governor and urging support for legislation that gives New York employees greater access to their personnel records.

This legislation would allow employees to review their personnel files at least twice a year, receive records within five business days, challenge inaccurate information, and be notified when negative information could affect their employment.

Transparency and fairness in the workplace matter. Take a moment to contact the Governor and ask for support for this important legislation.

Start writing here: https://t.co/C9Yhf0Mye9

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Members, we need your voice! 📣

Governor Hochul has the opportunity to sign legislation that would give counties the option to provide full salary replacement benefits to probation officers injured in the line of duty.

We’ve made it easy: the letter is already written for you—all you have to do is sign it and email it to the Governor. ✍️📧

Take a few minutes today to sign and send your letter. Let’s make sure our voices are heard!

Get started here: https://t.co/C9Yhf0Mye9

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Thank you from PEF Contract Chair Darlene Williams: https://t.co/c0YMgjrluf

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Congratulations, President Spence, for being named a "Winner of the Week" by City & State magazine following this week's PS&T Contract ratification!

Read more: https://t.co/c2nRj75Uwc

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A reporter from @CrainsNewYork spoke with President Spence this week about the newly ratified 2026-2031 PS&T Contract.
https://t.co/o6zSVUP2SU

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60 days til Convention | Oct 18-21, 2026

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A statement from PEF President Wayne Spence on the 2026-2031 PS&T Contract Ratification Vote completed on Aug. 18, 2026: https://t.co/0PBZ7Wg8XB

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More time when you need it most.

PEF negotiated an increase in the sick leave accumulation cap—from 225 to 250 days—giving members greater flexibility to care for themselves and their families when illness strikes.

Your retirement benefits remain protected, too. Up to 200 sick days can still be used toward health insurance costs in retirement and retirement service credit.

Another important improvement that supports PEF members today—and into retirement.

🚨 REMINDER: BALLOTS ARE DUE TODAY 🚨

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88% of PEF voters in the PS&T unit said yes to a new 5-year contract!

Full story: https://t.co/3jXskHarN0

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It’s PS&T contract ratification vote counting today at AAA in NYC!

Results will be announced later this afternoon!

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Everyone deserves a workplace where they feel respected, safe, and valued.

This tentative agreement creates a new joint committee to fund pilot programs focused on reducing workplace conflict through mediation, de-escalation training, and other practical solutions.

It’s an important step toward addressing workplace bullying and building safer, healthier workplaces for everyone.

Reminder: Ballots are due back by 8/17, please be sure to vote!

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📢 Know Your Workers’ Compensation Benefits!

The PEF Hispanic Committee is once again hosting a Workers’ Compensation Information Session to help members better understand this important benefit and the process for accessing it.

📅 August 18
📍 Hybrid Meeting

We’re pleased to welcome our friends from Aronova & Associates, who will be joining us to answer your questions and provide valuable information about workers’ compensation.

Downstate members: Join us in person at the PEF NYC office at 6:00 p.m. for food, networking, and the information session.

Members across the State: Join us via Zoom beginning at 6:30 p.m. and participate from wherever you are!

Don’t miss this opportunity to get informed, ask questions, and learn more about a benefit that matters to you.

To register: https://t.co/34RtrKQgyM

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Better dental benefits are part of the tentative agreement!

The Contract Team secured meaningful improvements designed to put more money back in your pocket and make dental care more accessible for you and your family.

Starting January 1, 2027, improvements include:
• Higher annual and lifetime maximums
• Implant coverage
• Shorter wait times for crown replacements
• Increased out-of-network reimbursement

A win for your wallet—and for your family’s dental health!