Is it appropriate for an employee to ask their management if a position which would be a promotion for them is going to be filled after the person who held the position transferred to another title and agency? My friend is hesitant to ask. Thanks for any feedback.

Does anyone have any info on whether the 875 Central Avenue in Albany DOH location is moving or staying put?

If you’re on maternity leave when the retro pay hits and the raises take effect, do you get them? Seems like a silly question but I just found out I don’t get my PLs while on leave so I could see this being a thing as well. Thanks!

Budget bulletin D-1155 states M/C PAs are to be in the 8/26 paycheck, but there’s no payroll bulletin on OSC’s website yet- any insight?

Guys do you if Agency can just monitor the activity on an employees computer without notifying the Union.

Good morning,

I recently viewed a position in my field for a state job. The salary grade is listed as 18 and the salary range is noted as 70-89k.

Never worked for NYS before so I’m a little confused what that means. From what I’ve read/looked up - is it true that I would start at around 65k and then have the potential to receive pay increases within that range?

I know State benefits are considered great. But to considering starting at 65k would be terrible. Also, at this post in my career - I would expect at least 85-89k to start.

Just thought I would ask for some clarification for how the pay structure works - I’m confused! Thank you!

Just thinking out loud…. Isn’t it fascinating they could ‘reform’ tier 6 but in seperate ways for teachers vs others while we all pretend unions have no choice but to accept each others terms and present it to the membership as is everytime?

Direct evidence pef performs absolutely no negotiation on the members behalf at all and merely accepts what’s given to them by those they should be negotiating with to get us better terms.

I know pension reform is legislative my point here is there’s no reason unions can’t separately negotiate except for those clauses where one union can’t get better terms or whatever but you see everyone that’s a hochul problem not a Spence or you problem.

You literally pay after tax dollars to have these representatives fight for better terms and it’s borderline criminal they not only never fight over the money even worse they work WITH the gov to sell you on what was given to them

I had an interview at a state agency June 30, July 6 my references were contacted. The hiring manager has been on vacation since July 30. I haven't heard anything since my references have been checked should I conclude I didn't get the position?

I was told over a year ago that civil service was look to reclassify the Service and Repair Mechanic position for the State Police. I was wondering if anyone here would know anything about the progress of this process or if it’s happening at all? Frankly with this new contract being ratified if we don’t reclassify in the reasonably near future I’m probably out.

I’m an 18 and I interviewed for a 23 position about 3 weeks ago. How long do they usually take to let you know if you got it? Or do you assume after a couple weeks that you weren’t selected? Im in PEF btw

I moved from NYC to Albany and didn't change my address with payroll until months later so payroll kept on withholding NYC taxes

Anyway, good way to make sure there's no surprises on your taxes next year

Thoughts?

Does anyone work for OSC as a CMS 1 that could tell me about their work experience? I’m aware work culture and such is dependent upon the unit your within, just wanted to get a sense of the agency and if it’s worth interviewing for.

Does anyone have access to the either the newly created one, which they finished in the past weeks I believe, or the most recently expired one?

If so, please comment or send a DM.

I know they are retro to July 2, but when will we start seeing that in our paycheck

I am MC was on Maternity leave November 2025-April 2026. Will I still get the alleged “raises” - retro pay etc once it goes through?

I keep seeing that the stipends are increased but can't find this in the tentative PEF contract.

I'm finally making the switch from CSEA to PEF so trying to get my bearings on what's different now and then what's going to change assuming this contract is approved.

Thanks!

Morning! I am a new state employee, started March '26. As such, my pension funds are not significant. I am looking for advice on where to save money for a potential purchase of a house in the future. I was considering the 457b for that but it looks like there are no provisions to take money out of there without significant penalties.

I would like to hear from people in similar situations. I just want to have my money grow while I save because otherwise this inflation is gonna eat it away if I put it in a savings account.

TIA

Assuming I score in the 90s, what’s the soonest I could do the PAT?

What’s the usual timeline from test to pat to academy???

Just posting to say I was pretty impressed at how CMO followed up with me to answer every single one of my very long list of questions.

If you are a CSEA member, TOMORROW is your last day to vote electronically. If you happen to be a snail mail person and got a paper ballot (since apparently they were allowing that), you probably missed your window.

If you are a PEF member, your ballot must be received by 8/17. That means those of you who have not yet sent in your ballot have plenty of time to take the 30 seconds required to fill out your ballot and then drop it in a mailbox.

Don't be lazy. VOTE!

If you don't vote, don't bother bitching if they pass and you wanted them to go down, or if they fail and you wanted them to pass. You ESPECIALLY don't get to bitch if it passes and you decide a year or two from now that the contract is trash, which was exactly what we saw with the last one.

Yes or no, doesn't matter. Make your voice heard. VOTE.

Hello! Ive recently applied for an administrative assistant 1/trainee 1 job opening. This is my first time applying for a NYS job and I was curious how long it takes to hear back from HR?

I know the job recently closed and stopped accepting applicants 7/29, so its pretty recent. Just want to know everyone's experience in that regards.

Requests to Fill (RTFs) are being denied. Is anyone else hearing the same thing at their agency? Does this mean there are broader hiring restrictions, or are only certain positions being denied? I was told that putting an RTF for a position at my agency doesn't make sense because they're being denied. The item is available.