Workforce Rights
Advocates for fair employment terms, merit-based advancement, and ethical performance standards for public service professionals
Union representing professional, scientific, and technical employees of New York State and public agencies
About Organization
New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) serves as the collective bargaining agent for professional, scientific, and technical employees across New York State government and public agencies. Based in Albany, NY, the organization has represented its members since 1979. With 171 employees and $44.0 million in annual revenue as of 2023, PEF negotiates employment terms and advocates for workforce rights.
Workforce Rights
Advocates for fair employment terms, merit-based advancement, and ethical performance standards for public service professionals
Collective Bargaining
Negotiates comprehensive contracts covering wages, benefits, working conditions, and job security for state employees
Member Support
Provides grievance representation, contract enforcement, educational resources, and direct assistance to professional workforce members
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2023)
$44.0M
+8.9% vs 2022
Expenses (2023)
$43.0M
+5.6% vs 2022
Assets (2023)
$36.5M
+4.3% vs 2022
Employees (2023)
171
+0% vs 2022
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $43,969,654 | $42,994,914 | $36,464,930 | 171 |
| 2022 | $40,393,285 | $40,721,761 | $34,967,695 | 171 |
| 2021 | $40,993,536 | $37,332,741 | $31,308,144 | 171 |
| 2020 | $37,933,489 | $34,610,465 | $28,910,998 | 176 |
| 2019 | $38,372,951 | $37,663,204 | $22,808,280 | 180 |
| 2018 | $38,504,552 | $37,274,002 | $22,484,695 | 169 |
| 2017 | $38,999,859 | $37,782,840 | $20,247,519 | 169 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Elected leaders and staff represent members in negotiations with state agencies and employers
Specialized teams enforce collective bargaining agreements and process grievances through formal channels
Statewide network of representatives provides direct assistance to members at their worksites
Members elect leadership and participate in decisions through executive board and council structures
Services and programs offered by New York State Public Employees
Negotiates contracts and represents members on all terms and conditions of employment with state agencies
Provides resources, grievance support, and orientation for union members across professional workforce categories
Delivers statewide support through regional representatives and stewards who assist members with workplace issues
Trains union leaders, stewards, and committee members through workshops and educational programs
Meet the people behind New York State Public Employees.
1979
1979
New York State Public Employees Federation established to represent professional state workers
2020
2020
Continued representation through pandemic challenges while maintaining 176 employees and $37.9 million operations
2023
2023
Reached $44.0 million in annual revenue representing continued membership support and organizational strength
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2023)
$1.9M
Highest Paid
$298K
Edward Greene
Compensated Officers
11
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Greene | General Counsel | $203,798 | $93,783 | $297,581 | 35 |
| Christopher Leo | Chief Of Staff | $192,500 | $81,610 | $274,110 | 35 |
| Joseph Cocci | Director Of Mis | $182,923 | $88,737 | $271,660 | 35 |
| Debra Greenberg | Director Of Contract Administration | $177,271 | $87,349 | $264,620 | 35 |
| Katherine Vorwald | Statewide Director Of Field Services | $168,302 | $86,697 | $254,999 | 35 |
| Todd Kerner | Executive Director | $158,366 | $40,533 | $198,899 | 35 |
| Wayne Spence | President | $113,250 | $21,020 | $134,270 | 35 |
| Joseph Donahue | Secretary-Treasurer | $58,199 | $10,108 | $68,307 | 35 |
| Darlene Williams | Vice-President | $45,884 | $8,421 | $54,305 | 35 |
| Randi Diantonio | Vice-President | $35,722 | $5,751 | $41,473 | 35 |
| Sharon Desilva | Vice President | $18,160 | $2,012 | $20,172 | 35 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Cocci | Director Of Mis | $164,439 | $73,405 | $237,844 | 35 |
| John Svare | Deputy General Counsel | $159,921 | $70,855 | $230,776 | 35 |
| Debra Greenberg | Director Of Contract Admin | $170,627 | $48,645 | $219,272 | 35 |
| Katherine Vorwald | Statewide DIR Of Field Services | $139,950 | $70,215 | $210,165 | 35 |
| Leah Gonzalez | Political Director | $158,534 | $50,517 | $209,051 | 35 |
| Christopher Leo | Chief Of Staff | $167,476 | $39,532 | $207,008 | 35 |
| Wayne Spence | President | $105,952 | $19,718 | $125,670 | 35 |
| Randi Diantonio | Vice-President | $27,832 | $4,339 | $32,171 | 35 |
| Kay Wilkie | Secretary-Treasurer | $27,249 | $1,793 | $29,042 | 35 |
| Sharon Desilva | Vice-President | $23,848 | $2,004 | $25,852 | 35 |
| Joseph Donahue | Secretary-Treasurer | $16,837 | $3,342 | $20,179 | 35 |
| Darlene Williams | Vice-President | $14,134 | $2,773 | $16,907 | 35 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renee Delgado | General Counsel | $195,756 | $50,616 | $246,372 | 35 |
| Joseph Cocci | Director Of Mis | $153,350 | $70,518 | $223,868 | 35 |
| Katherine Vorwald | Associate Counsel | $140,987 | $69,151 | $210,138 | 35 |
| John Svare | Deputy General Counsel | $142,286 | $67,243 | $209,529 | 35 |
| Edward Aluck | Associate Counsel | $140,967 | $64,714 | $205,681 | 35 |
| Christopher Leo | Chief Of Staff | $155,275 | $39,079 | $194,354 | 35 |
| Wayne Spence | President | $91,958 | $17,196 | $109,154 | 35 |
| Kay Wilkie | Secretary-Treasurer | $28,316 | $2,145 | $30,461 | 35 |
| Randi Diantonio | Vice-President | $22,550 | $3,418 | $25,968 | 35 |
| Adreina Adams | Vice-President | $20,130 | $4,099 | $24,229 | 35 |
| Sharon Desilva | Vice-President | $9,439 | $1,817 | $11,256 | 35 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Aluck | Associate Counsel | $176,825 | $67,077 | $243,902 | 35 |
| Debra Greenberg | Associate Counsel | $155,150 | $66,816 | $221,966 | 35 |
| Joseph Cocci | Director Of Mis | $145,093 | $67,243 | $212,336 | 35 |
| Christopher Leo | Chief Of Staff | $160,829 | $37,905 | $198,734 | 35 |
| Renee Delgado | General Counsel | $145,315 | $43,515 | $188,830 | 35 |
| Wayne Spence | President | $87,533 | — | $87,533 | 35 |
| Adreina Adams | Vice-President | $27,618 | — | $27,618 | 35 |
| Kay Wilkie | Secretary-Treasurer | $16,883 | — | $16,883 | 35 |
| Randi Diantonio | Vice-President | $14,095 | — | $14,095 | 35 |
| Sharon Desilva | Vice-President | $7,768 | — | $7,768 | 35 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Aluck | Deputy General Counsel | $189,509 | $77,523 | $267,032 | 35 |
| Rita Strauss | Director Of Contract Administration | $158,338 | $67,281 | $225,619 | 35 |
| Joseph Cocci | Director Of Mis | $139,379 | $65,700 | $205,079 | 35 |
| Christopher Leo | Chief Of Staff | $135,273 | $57,265 | $192,538 | 35 |
| Renee Delgado | Associate Counsel | $139,761 | $34,449 | $174,210 | 35 |
| Wayne Spence | President | $78,540 | $14,498 | $93,038 | 40 |
| Adreina Adams | Vice-President | $17,501 | $3,423 | $20,924 | 40 |
| Kay Wilkie | Secretary-Treasurer | $3,205 | $3,594 | $6,799 | 40 |
| Randi Diantonio | Vice-President | $5,132 | $1,027 | $6,159 | 40 |
| Sharon Desilva | Vice-President | $2,640 | $493 | $3,133 | 40 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns
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San Francisco, CA
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Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, NY
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Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only
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