PEF Division 169

Telephone Town Hall, June 10 @ 6 p.m. PEF President Wayne Spence will host a Telephone Town Hall for all members on Wednesday, June 10, at 6 p.m. The focus of the call will be contract negotiations and...

Come together with us on June 4 at 12 p.m. outside the Capitol in Albany to demand the fair contract we deserve. We’re standing up for across-the-board raises, expanded location pay, safer workplaces free from bullying, a higher education bonus, and more. Show your support and make your voice heard!

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Another win in the fight for pension equity 💪

Changes to the Tier 6 pension plan included in the 2026–27 state budget agreement mark another significant step toward pension equity for public employees.

Full story: https://www.pef.org/articles/news/state-budget-includes-tier-6-wins/

📣 Let's rally on June 4 at 12pm outside the Capitol in Albany to demand a contract that respects the work we do every day! Join us as we fight for across-the-board raises, expanded location pay, safe workplaces free from bullying, a higher education bonus, and more. Together, our voices are stronger!

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Members invited to comment on federal and state legislative agendas May 21, 2026 — The 48th Annual PEF Convention is set for October 18-21, 2026, in Niagara Falls. Delegate elections are underway for contested seats, but the union expects another large turnout this...

🚨 NEW UPDATE FROM YOUR CONTRACT TEAM 🚨

For the most recent updates please visit: https://www.pef.org/contract/

Listen Now! The PEF Telephone Town Hall from last night is now available to listen to in the app.

Don't have the app? Download now! www.pef.org/app

Good news, PEF members! Some of the economic benefits negotiated by your Contract Team will be paid this spring.

The Office of the State Comptroller released payroll dates for performance advances, longevity lump sum payments, and longevity service payments, as well as the recently extended Higher Education Differential (HED).

For more details:
https://www.pef.org/articles/news/check-dates-for-longevity-increments-and-higher-ed-differential/