PEF Members: Many of you went into work today and saw an email from Ryan Brooks. Who is Ryan Brooks? Ryan is the outreach coordinator for the anti-union Freedom Foundation and one of its branch organizations Opt Out Today. These anti-union organizations have committed $20 million to weaken unions here in New York State. They… Continue reading PEF fights for you! Opt out of those annoying Opt Out emails!
Author: Pefregion8
Sent on behalf of President Spence:
RE: Thanksgiving Special for PEF members PEF Leaders, As you may be aware, today there was another attempt by the union busting company “opt-out-today” to infiltrate and corrupt the PEF membership via the New York State email system. FYI- opt-out-today is an affiliate of the Freedom Foundation. The email was titled, “Thanksgiving Special for… Continue reading Sent on behalf of President Spence:
REMINDER: PEF Members Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Training
PEF Members have another opportunity to attend a training session about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program this Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7pm! This program has an Oct. 31, 2022, deadline, so please attend to learn if you might be eligible! PEF Members: Do you have student debt? Join a PEF training session to… Continue reading REMINDER: PEF Members Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Training
Hundreds March in Albany Labor Day Parade
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Labor Day Parade
Region 8 – Upcoming Events – Save the Dates
We hope everyone is enjoying the summer! We wanted to take a moment to make you aware of a few upcoming Region 8 events! • Labor Parade September 9,2022 6pm • Delegate Dinner October 11,2022 6pm at The Italian American Community Center • Region 8 Holiday Party December 9,2022… Continue reading Region 8 – Upcoming Events – Save the Dates
Electric vehicle chargers at state parking lots spark issues
July 19, 2022 — Between the high price of gas and the need to reduce the use of fossil fuels, many PEF members have switched or want to switch to an electric vehicle. They worry, however, that they might get to work and then be stranded if they can’t get the battery recharged for the commute… Continue reading Electric vehicle chargers at state parking lots spark issues
PEF Region 8 is going to the NYS Fair
PEF Region 8 Members: PEF Region 8 is going to The Great New York State Fair on Comptrollers Day, Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Click here for a flyer to print/post in your office. There will be a bus provided to transport dues-paying Region 8 members. This bus trip is only available to active, dues-paying PEF… Continue reading PEF Region 8 is going to the NYS Fair
Parole release of ‘Fat Cat’ Nichols a slap in the face to parole officers
The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) denounces granting state parole to infamous Queens drug lord Lorenzo “Fat Cat” Nichols, who orchestrated the murder of Parole Officer Brian Rooney for $5,000 in blood money. Nichols ordered Rooney killed by two of his lieutenants, Howard “Pappy” Mason and Chris Williams. The “contract” was executed the… Continue reading Parole release of ‘Fat Cat’ Nichols a slap in the face to parole officers
Michael Darcy Scholarship ($1,900)
Scholarship Applications – The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region (cfgcr.org) Michael Darcy Scholarship ($1,900): This scholarship is open to New York State employees. Applicants must be members of Public Employees Federation (PEF) Region 8; Grade 18 or less. Click here to begin.Already started? Click here to keep working.