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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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USW Local 9265

Take advantage of USW Teaching Tuesdays

The Education Department is proud to present “Teaching Tuesdays” as a series of classes that USW members can attend from the comfort of their homes. All classes are held at either 11 a.m. or 8 p.m. Eastern, so if you are interested in attending one of the classes please click on the time that you can attend. Sessions run for 90 minutes.

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USW National News

  • Board Rejects Weakened Refinery Safety Rules

    USW refinery workers in California won a long-sought victory in September when the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board rejected a proposed settlement that would have weakened wor... —

  • Steelworkers Flex Their Muscle

    Members Bring Workers-First Agenda to Lawmakers on Capitol Hill When Minnesota lawmakers introduced legislation in 2024 that threatened the jobs of more than 600 refinery workers, Chris Mishkee mobili... —

  • A Strong Alliance

    USW Members in Wisconsin Produce High-End Laundry Systems When April Kanneman travels and stays in a hotel or a vacation rental, she makes a point of checking out the laundry facilities available at h... —

  • The Torchbearer: September 2026

    YOUR VOICE. YOUR UNION. YOUR VOTE. Election Day is Nov. 3, 2026. Your voice matters—at work, in your community, and at the ballot box. Make a plan to vote. Check your registration. Know your deadlines... —

  • Rapid Response Action Call: Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Fighting to Preserve Our Domestic Tire Industry

    For generations, tire plants have provided good, family-supporting jobs, and helped build strong communities across our country. But those jobs, our members’ jobs, are disappearing at an alarming rate... —