NYSUT President Melinda Person delivered testimony before a joint committee of the New York state legislature last week. In addition to highlighting the need for the state to fully fund Foundation Aid, Person detailed the difficulties districts face recruiting and retaining new teachers into the profession due to inequities in the current pension system; she called for improvements for Tiers 5 and 6, and she wasn't alone.  

It's UNFAIR that some NYSUT members must work longer, and contribute more, to earn a significantly reduced pension.   This should anger ALL union members. FIXING TIER 6 IS ABOUT DIGNITY.  The hallmark a public-service career is the promise of a dignified retirement.

NYSUT is offering a new webinar on the topic of medical debt.

Given guidance on causes of medical debt, medical staff roles, available resources, and communication strategies, this webinar will help participants to initiate conversations to advocate for themselves or loved ones in a medical setting. 

Through partnerships with the Medicare Rights Center and the Alzheimer's Association, NYSUT offers FREE online presentations and webinars to our members.

FIXING TIER 6 IS ABOUT SOLIDARITY AND FAIRNESS. It’s unfair that some NYSUT members must work longer, and contribute more, to earn a significantly reduced pension. This should anger ALL union members.