The theme of this year’s Regional Conference is KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. The Conference will be on May 20, 2025 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott. 

Reaching out to retirees in five Western New York Counties - A Coalition of Councils 1, 2, & 3.

• From the President’s Desk - let NYSUT know if you wish to continue receiving this Newsletter as a paper version effective in September. 
• Syrup & Slots - Sprague’s Brunch & Seneca AlleganyCasino Trip
• Participation fee form

• RC 1, 2, 3, & 44 Regional Conference “Knowledge Is Power
  
   

  
  

•  Retiree Recognition Celebration, October 21,2024
• Buffalo Retiree Newsletter Changes
• Give to VOTE - COPE
• NYSUT Sanctioned Florida Retiree Council
• Syrup & Slots  - Sprague's Brunch & Seneca Allegany Casino Trip
• RC 1 ,2, 3, & 44 Retiree Regional Conference

• PROJECT 2025 IS ALIVE AND WELL IN AMERICA
• FEDERAL UNIONS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IN PERIL
• NYSARA PROTESTS SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE CLOSINGS
• MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS GROWING

• THE NEED FOR PUBLIC DEBATE ON MEDICARE ADV POLICY

  
  

On May 6^th  a "FIX TIER 6" rally is planned for 4:30 - 5:30 PM at Niagara Square in Buffalo, NY. organized by NYSUT to push for pension equity for Tier 6 members.

Retiree activists are the daytime army of the AFT.  100 percent  fueled  by retiree power!