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       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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We have assembled some of the best sites on the web for teachers, support staff, students and parents to promote successful teaching and learning. Check them out. Click Here

 

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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Member Benefits

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Take a look at NEA, AFT, NYSUT and other education employee unions that have a presence on the web. Click Here

 

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Read issues of our main publication Update

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.

June 2008

In his last article as President, Frank McHugh notes that the US Senate failed to pass a Tax Bill on Big Oil but our Governor has endorsed a tax cap of 4% on school taxes.  Read more about this Catch 22. 

SFTR wishes to congratulate Frank  and wish him many happy and healthy years of retired life with his family and friends.

Anna Zurawinsky thanks all of the participants in the Mini Lobby Program.

April 2008

President Frank McHugh comments on how times have changed for a young teacher of  today as compared to those of the 1960's.  He brings out the unfairness of the negative press given to our profession by Newsday.

Many of our retired teachers visited  schools to celebrate the NEA's Read Across America program as told by Julie O'Keeffe who is to be congratulated on a wonderful job not only as organizer of this event but also of SFTR's, Target Reading.

Jan 2008

A personal story told by President Frank McHugh exemplifies how the SFT aims to safeguard fairness for its members. 

Anna Zurawinsky is pleased to reports on of the recent growth of Unions last year.

Dec 2007

President Frank Mc Hugh reports on the issues discussed at the American Federation of Teachers leadership conference he attended in Washington DC.

Retired life can be both rewarding and meaningful.  This is illustrated by Anna Zurawinsky in an article about the activities of SFTR. 

Nov 2007

President Frank McHugh discusses the first year of SFT's affiliation with NYSUT.

Retiree Rep Anna Zurawinsky is grateful that the active teachers have supported the retired members in their Pre-Tax-Dollar campaign.  We are one union.

Oct 2007

As we enter the second month of school President Frank Mc Hugh sends good wishes to all and reviews the contract provisions relating to the schedule.  He also pays tribute to Al Oerter the late discus thrower who won four straight Olympic gold medals.

If you are getting close to retirement be sure to read the article by Anna Zurawinsky.

Sept 2007

President Frank Mc Hugh welcomes the staff back and discusses SFT summer activities.  Anna Zurawinsky reminds us how the quality of our lives has been protected by our union.

June 2007

President Frank Mc Hugh discusses the ups and downs of the 2006-2007 school year.  Anna Zurawinsky recaps the many activities of our SFTR

May 2007

President Frank Mc Hugh call on the district to honor promises made to Etta in January.

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Retirees Alert

Information on how to get  reimbursement for the Medicare surcharge

 

Retirees Alert

Information regarding the Empire

Health Care Premium Increase


updated  03-18-08
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