
We Are PEF Staff
Members of Local 9265 are the backbone of the New York State Public Employees Federation! We are field representatives, communications staff, health and safety specialists, organizers - the people you call when you face layoff or firing, have problems with benefits; face charges or interrogations; have questions about your rights; or want to know about PEF events, actions or programs.
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Take advantage of USW Teaching Tuesdays
USW offers Teaching Tuesdays webinars through the year. Check out the blog post here for details about upcoming topics.
Bring a food pantry item!
SOAR Chapter 4-17 and USW Local 9265 will once again collect non-perishable food items on Conference Day, June 6, 2025, for donation to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. Thousands of our neighbors deal with food insecurity on a daily basis and are struggling to meet life’s daily challenges. Please consider donating!
All Day
2025 Conference Day
Conference Day, Friday, June 6
@ Rivers Casino, 1 Rush Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
USW National News
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Angels of Steel
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Rapid Response: Empower Hour
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Rapid Response Action Call: Tell Texas Lawmakers to Support Our Veterans!
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Rapid Response Info Alert: District 10 Lobby Day and Rally
Click here for a printable PDF of this Info Alert. We are excited to announce the upcoming District 10 Lobby Day and Rally scheduled for June 9 – 10, 2025. Lobby Day Prep will take place on Monday, Ju... —