A while back someone shared an excel doc, it listed all job titles and had a breakdown of salary changes for an exceptional 6 month review, performance advance, etc. I’m likely butchering the description but if anyone knows what I’m talking about and has either the link to that one or an updated one, it would be greatly appreciated
PEF Announcement - Link to article and official announcement here
August 18, 2026 — New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) members turned out in force to ratify the union’s 2026-2031 collective bargaining agreement, with 88 percent of voters in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PS&T) unit casting yes votes.
“Labor unity builds power,” said PEF President Wayne Spence, who has now negotiated five collective bargaining agreements as head of the union. “Overwhelming support of this contract sends a message and will position us for gains in the legislature, in the workplace, and in the community. Our members saw the value of this contract, with well over $4 billion in new money, and they stood behind it.”
The five-year contract includes:
Annual raises of 4.5%, 4%, 3.5%, 3% and 3% each year of the agreement, which compounds to equal a salary increase of 19.3% over the term;
Provisions for a new Employee Benefit Fund to deliver improved dental and vision benefits;
The continuation of a $600 annual Higher Education Differential that recognizes the unique professional qualifications of PEF members;
Increases in location and inconvenience pay, as well as a hazardous duty bonus for certain members;
No additional health insurance co-pays for the life of the agreement and the elimination of stacked co-pays.
“PEF fought hard throughout these negotiations to secure a fair contract that recognizes our dedication and the essential services we provide New Yorkers,” said Spence. “We appreciate Governor Hochul and her team for working with us to reach an agreement that addresses the priorities of our members and reflects the value of our hard work. None of this would have been possible without the hard work and dedication of the PEF Contract Team, led by Chief Negotiator Mark Richard and PEF Vice President and Contract Chair Darlene Williams.”
Pumpkin spice is scheduled to be available beginning tomorrow.. I usually order ahead and do a pick up for 5:30AM, after the gym. It’s not yet showing as available, which I assume is to make sure orders today don’t get processed but does anyone know if I will be able to order ahead for tomorrow via the app?
Friendly reminder to keep an eye out for an email (hopefully and or allegedly sometime today) with the final count for the proposed PEF contract.
Besides clubs, and a tip for the caddie what cost is associated with golfing? Also, will the resort help arrange a taxi if it’s a tee time before the shuttle?
Anyone having internet and VPN issues? I’ve tried restarting and have confirmed my password 15x. Beginning to think it’s a tech issue and not a me issue
Any must-visit recommendations or places to avoid? Going for a long weekend the first weekend of August.
I have the Venu 4 - I wake up daily between 3:45-4AM. A week ago, my watch consistently was suggesting a bed time between 7:15-8pm, which makes sense for 7-8 hours of sleep. This week it’s suggesting a bedtime between 9 and 10 pm to achieve the same amount of sleep which, if I go to sleep at 10, would just barely get 6 hours. I don’t understand what the hiccup is but this week my sleep coach cannot do math. Has anyone else encountered this? Any suggested fixes? Thank you!
Maybe a weird question but I have several events coming up and would love to slap on a layer of self tanner. I used to use it somewhat regularly but stopped after joining burn last year. I was staining my clothes and it was coming off much quicker and sometimes in weird patches (underboob sweat, legging friction, etc)
Does anyone use self tanner and regularly attend camp? Any tips/tricks/brand recommendations?
Thank you!
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Friendly reminder to keep an eye on your mailbox today and the next few days - my PEF ballot was just delivered. They have to be returned (not postmarked) by 7/30, for the count on 7/31, so 7/25 would probably be your last day to get your vote in the mail!
Guys, I get it, we’re mad and disgusted at Frank the Stank and by proxy, Taste of Italy, but we’re being VERY unfair by *only* boycotting and picketing outside of his business. His wife and her businesses need some attention as well.
Let’s split the crowd and be in multiple places at once… after all, it’s only fair.
I know there are countless posts about this business and couple, especially after yesterdays unforgivable and vile post, but unfortunately I do not anticipate this will be the last time this despicable human does something cruel, inflammatory, and upsetting. That said, I want to save this quote and link for a rainy day.. because when, not if, he claims he didn’t make the next post, let’s all remember he said on the record he would be the only one with access to that account moving forward.
“Cappello also told CBS6 that, moving forward, he will be the only person with control of the Taste of Italy Facebook page for the time being.”
Taste of Italy owner's wife admits to controversial comment in death of young boy https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/taste-of-italy-owner-addresses-controversial-comment-about-death-of-young-boy
Frog thrusts have to be one of my most disliked exercises, not because of the exercise/difficultly but because it seems so ineffective.
Does anyone like them? I’m sure form is a factor but there has to be an alternative
Under the “new” tier 6, employee contributions were changed. The PEF website says effective 5/26/26 but my contribution rates haven’t changed as of this pay period. Does anyone have any more info on when those changes might be seen?
TYIA
October Res for anniversary & birthday. NV1 category.
I have seen a few posts about room recommendations..
If my current G18 salary is less than the new (proposed) hiring rate for 18, do I move to the hiring rate + 4.5%? Or is it 4.5% + my current salary?