updated 9-23-08

GREAT NEWS 

As new NYSUT members, which became official as of September 1,2006. We enjoy added benefits, services and resources as a member of a union of this size (550,000 Members).  In politics and education our single state union will have a tremendous voice that will be heard!  

NEA supports Teacher Tax Relief Act.  This act would make permanent the federal tax deduction for out-of pocket expenses for instructional materials and classroom supplies.  Read an article about the act and tell your U.S. Senators and Representatives to support it.

NEA President, Reg Weaver, advises "there is not much to celebrate on fourth anniversary of no child left behind". The news release  is here for you to read.

Updated 11-13-06

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A memo from the SFT: Are you planning ahead to retirement?  12/06

NEA Launches New Program to Bring Books Back to Gulf Coast Schools.  Read how you can help. 2/14/06

House Passes Budget that Hurts College Students, Poor Kids and Families.  Read an update from the NEA's Education Insider about problems caused by this budget. 2/9/06

Updated 1/2/07

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YOUR NYSUT MEMBERSHIP CARD SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECEIVED

NYSUT’s members on Gov. Spitzer’s Transition Team.

            The team’s purpose is to make the changes in state government as smooth as possible.   The members are Vice President Maria Neira, Executive Director Pauline Kinsella, Legislative Department members, Steve Allinger and Dan Kinley and Executive Director of NYS Alliance for Retired Americans.

            NYS Legislators, against the wishes of former Gov. Pataki, decided against raising the Charter School cap.

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       updated  5-14-09

June 2009

Ro Mamo discusses the progress in contract negotiations.

Anna clarifies important information for future retirees.

April 2009

Ro Mamo reports on the NYSUT representative assembly held in Buffalo. 

March 2009

An update on the status of contract negotiations which are in the beginning stages.

February 2009

President Mamo discusses the importance of our political action by our members for the common good of all.

Retired Representative Anna Zurawinsky warns of two trends which effect us in a negative way. 

January 2009

Mutual respect on both sides is paramount as the SFT begins negotiation of a new contract.

December 2008

A holiday message from President Mamo.

November 2008

President Mamo compares the candidates on issues important to us and encourages everyone to vote.

October 2008

President Mamo discusses the importance of honoring the provisions of our contract.

September 2008

Welcome back from President Ro Mamo as she wishes you a good school year and urges you to be politically active.

Anna Zurawinsky tells about her trip to the NEA Representative Assembly.

Special Issue

Rosanne Mamo begins her term as SFT President.

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Retirees Alert

Information about Empire changes.

Retirees Alert

Information on how to get  reimbursement for the Medicare surcharge

Retirees Alert

Information regarding the Empire

Health Care Premium Increase

updated  01-15-09
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