named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Contract Negotiation
Collective bargaining efforts led by the Contract Committee to negotiate employment terms and conditions with New York State and public agencies.
Division and Regional Scholarships
Various scholarships offered by PEF divisions and regions, including Division 234, Division 205, Division 196, Division 167, Division 179, Division 369, and Region 1, ranging from $200 to $1,000 for members and their dependents.
Jean DeBow Women in PEF Scholarship
Annual $1,000 scholarship for active female PEF members pursuing post-secondary education in any field; awarded at the PEF Convention.
Joseph Scacalossi Scholarship
Annual $1,000 scholarship awarded to 10 students for four years; available to children, stepchildren, or wards of active, retired, or deceased PEF members who are high school seniors or college freshmen.
Political Action Committee (SWPAC)
Engages in lobbying, legislative advocacy, candidate endorsements, and grassroots political activities to advance PEF's policy priorities.
Special Committees
Member-driven committees focused on issues such as civil service enforcement, ethics, grievances, diversity (Hispanic, Indo-American, Caribbean American, Jewish, Pride), and professional groups like nurses.
Union Plus Scholarship Program
Union-affiliated scholarship program offering awards from $500 to $4,000 to PEF members, spouses, and dependent children enrolled in accredited institutions.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Internal Organizational Elections 1 activity
- Administer member elections and convention logisticsConducts and supervises elections for stewards, delegates, and statewide offices, ensuring ballot integrity through secure storage, recounts, and formal oversight; also supports annual convention planning, site review, and onsite operations.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Advocate for members’ employment rights and working conditionsRepresents 56,000 professional, scientific, and technical public employees in New York State in negotiations with the State on collective bargaining agreements, contract enforcement, and employment terms including health plans, job security, workplace safety, and affirmative action policies.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Award scholarships to members and dependentsFunds multiple annual scholarship programs for members and their dependents, including the Joseph Scacalossi Scholarship ($1,000/year for four years to 10 recipients), the Jean DeBow Women in PEF Scholarship ($1,000 annually), and various division-specific awards ranging from $200 to $1,000 per year.
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AI Governance and Ethical Research 1 activity
- Conduct research on emerging workplace issuesStudies the impact of artificial intelligence technologies on PS&T unit members’ roles and responsibilities to inform union strategy and policy recommendations.
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Labor-Backed Candidate Endorsements & Electoral Support 1 activity
- Organize political engagement and member education campaignsConducts lobbying, grassroots outreach, political endorsements, and candidate contributions; hosts telephone town halls to educate members on proposed contracts and other key issues.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provide continuing education and professional development workshops for membersOffers public service workshops and online training programs, including a Foundations of Leadership Certificate Program and accessible document creation workshops, to fulfill continuing education requirements and support career growth for PEF-represented employees.
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Union Member Training & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Provide resources and support for union administration and leadershipDistributes union forms, documents, and materials online and through regional offices; provides guidance on form completion and delivers tailored training to union leaders such as Labor-Management Chairs and Health and Safety Chairs to support effective representation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$48.05M
Contributions & grants$607K1%
Program service revenue$44.38M92%
Investment income$1.37M3%
Other revenue$1.70M
expenses
Total expenses$46.81M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$23.55M
Grants paid out$46K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$39.23M
Cash$13.04M
Investments$15.68M
Liabilities$25.39M
Net assets$13.84M
Liquid reserves7.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +9.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 12
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD GREENE | GENERAL COUNSEL | 35 | $306K |
| JOSEPH COCCI | DIRECTOR OF MIS | 35 | $272K |
| CHRISTOPHER LEO | CHIEF OF STAFF | 35 | $271K |
| DEBRA GREENBERG | DIRECTOR OF CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION | 35 | $261K |
| KATHERINE VORWALD | STATEWIDE DIRECTOR OF FIELD SERVICES | 35 | $252K |
| TODD KERNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $247K |
| WAYNE SPENCE | PRESIDENT | 35 | $142K |
| JOSEPH DONAHUE | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 35 | $78K |
| DARLENE WILLIAMS | VICE-PRESIDENT | 35 | $70K |
| RANDI DIANTONIO | VICE-PRESIDENT | 35 | $48K |
| SHARON DESILVA | VICE-PRESIDENT | 35 | $25K |
| BRUCE GIDDINGS | VICE-PRESIDENT | 35 | $9K |
board members · 11
- ABDALLAHI DIOP — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- ALBERT FAMULARO — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- AMY PACHOLK — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- ANDREW MICHELA — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- ANGELA REH — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- ANGELO POLITO — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- ASEEM KUMAR — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- BARBARA CONIGLIO — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- BARBARA FAHEY — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- BELLEW MCMANUS — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- BRANDON HILL — EXECUTIVE BOARD
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- AFT Network — PEF's affiliation with AFT enables members and dependents to access union-based scholarship programs.
- Collective Bargaining Agreement Government — Source of mandated committees within PEF's structure
- Divisions Director Partner — Receives election results and membership cards to update division steward lists and process new memberships.
- NACLE Partner — Provides online continuing legal education workshops for PEF-represented and management/confidential attorneys.
- New York State Government — Represents employees of New York State government agencies.
- New York State Partner — Jointly operates multiple labor-management committees with PEF on health benefits, workers' compensation, professional development, health and safety, employment security, and other workplace issues.
- New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Government — Provides information on financial aid, grants, and scholarship programs for New York State students, including PEF members and dependents.
- New York State Office of Employee Relations Partner — Co-signatory to the 2023-26 PS&T Collective Bargaining Agreement and collaborator in the labor-management committee process.
- PEF Communications Partner — Team responsible for managing communications and content contributions for member resources.
- PEF Regional Office Partner — Local office network that assists members with form completion and union services.
- Region 7 Partner — Regional unit of PEF that administers scholarship awards to dependents of members.
- Regional Coordinator Partner — Collaborates with the Election Committee to manage steward election logistics and results notification.
- SEIU Network — PEF's affiliation with SEIU enables members and dependents to access union-based scholarship programs.
- State of New York Government — Negotiates collective bargaining agreements with the State.
- Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial Partner — Offers a $1,000 scholarship to students of parents or guardians receiving Workers’ Compensation disability or death benefits, with PEF sharing application information.
- Union Plus Education Foundation Partner — Administers the Union Plus Scholarship Program, which PEF members and dependents are eligible to apply for.
- Wayne Spence Partner — President of PEF who led a telephone town hall for members.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Representation as a Source of Bargaining Powermethodology: collective_representationBy acting collectively, members gain leverage in negotiations and labor-management discussions, because unified representation amplifies individual voices and enables systemic changes in employment terms and conditions that would be unattainable individually.
- Labor-Management Collaboration Through Structured Committeesmethodology: labor_management_collaborationBy using joint labor-management committees coordinated centrally, the organization identifies and resolves workplace issues through structured collaboration, because ongoing, institutionalized dialogue fosters mutual understanding and produces durable, co-developed solutions.
- Member-Driven Governance and Advocacymethodology: member-driven_governanceBy involving members directly in setting legislative priorities, forming special committees, and participating in governance structures, the organization strengthens legitimacy and responsiveness, because member-led input ensures alignment with frontline realities and builds collective ownership of union goals.