PEF members rally for a Fair Contract

Union to send message to Gov. Hochul with gathering at State Captiol

ALBANY, NY (06/02/2026) (readMedia)-- Members of New York State's professional, scientific and technical workforce -- represented by the Public Employees Federation (PEF) -- are taking their message directly to Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, June 4 at 12pm. Hundreds of civil servants will gather in West Capitol Park to deliver a loud and proud message: It's past time for a FAIR CONTRACT!

PEF has been in contract negotiations with New York State since February. The 60,000-strong, member-driven union's top prioity is a contract that addresses the affordability crisis every member is feeling. From New York City to Buffalo, PEF members are struggling to provide for themselves and their families. From housing to gas to groceries, the squeeze on the wallets of hardworking PEF members is leaving members without enough to sustain themselves.

PEF members work hard every day for millions of New Yorkers across the state and deserve a contract that not only compensates them for their hard work but helps them make ends meet and fights back against rising inflation.

WHO:

PEF President Wayne Spence and his team of Statewide Officers will be joined by rank-and-file members from across the state to rally for a fair contract.
WHAT:

PEF Rally for a Fair Contract 
WHEN: Thursday June 04, 2026 at 12:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: West Capitol Park
Albany, New York
NOTES:

The event is outdoors and we will be using a sound system to amplify speaker voices. There will also be a podium if TV crews need to run their own mics. PEF President Spence is available for 1:1 interviews and PEF Communications Director Rob Merrill can assist any outlet on-site wishing to talk with members at the rally.