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Early Retirement Option: Urge lawmakers to act now
NYSUT News Wire - February 3, 2010

Lawmakers are moving forward with NYSUT's 55/25 early retirement option legislation, with a bill (S.6712) recently introduced in the Senate. We expect a similar bill to be co-sponsored in the Assembly. The governor and Legislature committed to enact a 55/25 early retirement option for NYSUT members as part of the Tier 5 pension bill enacted in December 2009. The legislation would provide a temporary early retirement option for NYSUT members who belong to either the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System or the New York State Teachers' Retirement System. It would allow NYSUT members the option to retire early if they are at least 55 years of age and have at least 25 years of service without diminution or penalty of their standard benefits. The three-month open enrollment window would begin on June 3.

We're asking members to contact state representatives at: <https://www.nysut.org/cps/rde/xchg/nysut/hs.xsl/contactelectedofficials_14387.htm> in the Senate and Assembly and urge them to act swiftly to approve this important legislation. Tell them this retirement option will avert layoffs and help districts save money in the long-run when you consider the salary difference between a new hire and a top-scale educator.


A 2010 Blue Ribbon Award for Cleveland Elementary
by Jaime Blakes, 1/14/10

Cleveland Elementary is one of 19 SCHOOLS SELECTED FROM OVER 500 ACROSS NEW YORK STATE for the 2010 BLUE RIBBON AWARD!  To read about our award please click here.


Bill Curran's Father
by Kathy Osborne, 1/7/10

Bill Curran's father passed away on New Year's Eve. For additional information please click here.


It Really WAS Rocket Science
by Jim Kuhl

As of the press conference on July 20, 2009, it is official.  Jim Kuhl was accepted along with 6 other teachers into the Teachers in Space Program as an Astronaut Teacher. Click here to read all about it and to view some photographs!


News from the Teachers' Retirement System
by Russ Kennedy (Delegate) and Jim Kuhl (Alternate)

Discover some of the latest information your representatives learned while attending the 89th Annual Delegates Meeting for the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (NYSTRS).


Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2009
by Judy Windhausen

The Central Square Teachers Association, as well as other staff members of the Central Square School District made Strides Against Breast Cancer, once again, in 2009. Faculty and staff supported NYSUT’s initiative in the American Cancer Society’s 3-mile walk in Syracuse, on Sunday, October 4th. To read the rest of this article please click here.


Good News!
by Jaime Blakes

After a long summer stay in the hospital, Mike LaNeve is now home and feeling better.  For additional information regarding Mike please visit our new website section called "Member News" or you can click here to read the article.


NYSUT Member Benefits

NYSUT Member Benefits - Great Deals for YOU!
from NYSUT

NYSUT Member Benefits Trust was established for the purpose of endorsing and monitoring quality, competitive insurance plans, investments and benefit programs. These programs include discounts on travel, car rentals, mortgage services, consumer guides, insurance and much more. These programs and services are available to NYSUT members and agency fee payers. Some are also available to or cover spouses/domestic partners of members, dependent children, dependent parents and grandparents. In addition to the regular menu of benefits, certain programs are available exclusively for retiree members. Additional information from NYST Member Benefits can be found by clicking here.


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