PEF Division 190

04/12/2026

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/

04/04/2026

A reminder that PEF President Wayne Spence and the Contract Team eliminated most "sunsets" in the PEF Contract, so even with the 2023-2026 PS&T agreement now expired, members can keep taking advantage of things like the Productivity Enhancement Program, Article 15 professional development benefits, and so on. FAQ here: https://www.pef.org/pef_files/docs/pdf/FAQ-ContractExpiration.pdf

03/26/2026

Great news! President Spence and the Contract Team secured the extension of three items that were set to expire in April -- including the Higher Education Differential! Read on for more: https://www.pef.org/contract/

03/10/2026

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.

03/10/2026

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: https://communicator.pef.org/issue/volume-44-no-2/unions-rally-for-pension-reform-with-historic-rally/

03/09/2026

02/22/2026

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: https://www.pef.org/contract/

02/17/2026

The Albany in-person defensive driving class is coming up soon! Complete the course and receive 10% off the base rate of your auto insurance premiums for 3 years. Active, dues-paying PEF members, retirees, and immediate family members (residing in NYS) are eligible to attend: https://bit.ly/49ERajc

01/23/2026

The Governor has declared a statewide State of Emergency and directed all non-essential staff to work from home on Monday, Jan. 26. Consult your supervisor for specific guidance regarding your job, but this FAQ regarding what the contract says about Extraordinary Circumstances and the PEF Contract may be helpful.

https://www.pef.org/pef_files/docs/pdf/StormFAQs012326.pdf

01/22/2026

Do you have your own existing student loans, or do you have loans for a child in college? Join our upcoming webinar to get the latest updates, repayment plan options, and more. Register today: https://bit.ly/4pDenZZ