PEF Division 194

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives tragically taken on September 11, 2001. Those lost included 34 union siblings in the Public Employees Federation, 32 of whom were members in the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.

Division 194 members in the Office of Cultural Education remain committed to preserving their memories, the memory of the 2,977 victims, and the thousands of rescuers and civilians who have perished since or who continue to struggle with the health effects caused by the collapse of the World Trade Center.

04/20/2026

Last weekend, members from PEF Division 194 represented the New York State Museum at the annual joint New York Archaeology Council and New York Archaeology Association in Rochester NY, presenting presentations and posters and engaging in workshops and meetings.

Remembering PEF members get 3 days of professional leave and Article 15 benefits, including the Workshop and Seminar Reimbursement program:

https://www.pef.org/departments/training-and-education/article-15-professional-development/ “

04/10/2026

Don’t miss your $600!

The PEF Higher Education Differential is back!

This is not something everyone gets it automatically.

If you’re new to NYSED or came from another agency, you need to submit proof.

📅 Deadline: May 1, 2026
📧 Check your work email for instructions and link to the portal

03/29/2026

We see how policy decisions impact real people.

Our students, our patients, our coworkers, our neighbors. We see the impact of decisions, policies, and pressures every day.

So we organize.
We show up.
We stand together.

03/23/2026

🗳️ Division 194 Special Election Results:

Thank you to all members who participated in this election and helped strengthen our union.

Congratulations to our newly elected stewards:
✨ Marcy Canaday
✨ Devin Lander

We also want to thank all candidates who stepped up to run and support our division.

Together, we continue to build a stronger Division 194. 💪

03/23/2026

Do you know someone that was recently hired at NYSED and is eligible for PEF membership?

Division 194 is holding a New Member Orientation Wednesday March 25th to help new employees sign up for PEF and to learn about the benefits of being a member.

DM us for more details.

03/11/2026

Your Division 194 stewards are meeting this week to discuss member concerns, share updates, and keep building a stronger PEF Division 194.

Your stewards are at work for you. ✊

03/08/2026

Division 194 members showed up at MVP Arena today to support the movement to .

Union members across New York came together to call for changes to Tier 6 that would make retirement more fair and sustainable for the workers who keep our state running.

Thousands of public servants are paying more, working longer, and receiving reduced benefits under Tier 6. Today’s rally was about raising our voices and reminding policymakers that investing in the public workforce matters.

When workers come together (through unions like PEF and our broader labor movement) we create the collective power needed to advocate for fair working conditions, retirement security, and dignity on the job.

Solidarity with everyone who showed up today!
The fight to Fix Tier 6 continues!

03/02/2026

Ballots have been mailed:

To be counted, a ballot must be received no later than 5pm on March 10th, 2026 (received means “received in hand”).

INSTRUCTIONS:
🗳️You may vote in this election only if you are a PEF member.

🗳️Indicate your preference(s) below by marking an “X” next to the candidate(s) of your choice. Make no other markings on this ballot.

🗳️Insert the ballot into the “SECRET BALLOT” envelope and then place this in the business reply mailer.

🗳️Your name and address have been printed to the Business Reply Envelope pre-addressed to PEF. Your name on this envelope will identify you as an eligible voter.

🗳️Your vote will remain secret because the SECRET BALLOT envelope containing your ballot will be separated from the return ballot and mixed with other SECRET BALLOT envelopes before it is opened.

ENVELOPES RECEIVED WITH DAMAGED NAMES OR ADDRESSES WILL BE VOIDED.

Ballots will be counted on March 11th, 2026 in Latham, NY. Anyone wishing to witness the count may do so at their own time and expense. Please contact the Divisions Department at 518-785-1900 Ext. 337 by February 23rd, 2026 if you wish to witness the count.

02/23/2026