AFT, NYSUT, & RC 23

Union related posts — specifically concerning the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) or Retiree Council 23 (RC 23).

Countdown Until the Election

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NYSUT’s 2016 Voter Guide, available online, includes a complete list of union-endorsed candidates as recommended by our local presidents and Political Action Committee, and approved by the Board of Directors. The guide explores critical races and gives the rationale for many endorsements. Take the time to read and consider this information before you cast your ballot on Nov. 8.

NYSUT is a broad and diverse organization, and not everyone will agree on all the issues. The process is designed to reflect the decisions made by the members’ representatives in support of candidates for Congress and the state Senate and Assembly who stand up on key issues important to the betterment of the educational community. Endorsed candidates have been thoroughly vetted with local union leaders and activists from every corner of the state. These are the candidates who will support the educational community — please support them in this historic election.

Volunteers Needed — NYSUT Political Action Phone Banks

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Help NYSUT get out the vote by volunteering to staff the phone banks for the November election. The NYSUT Regional Office is sponsoring three Retiree During the Day Phone Banks beginning at 10 a.m. on October 18, 25 and November 1. Retirees will be calling fellow NYSUT retirees — if you have some time please plan to stop by. Retirees are also welcome at the regularly scheduled afternoon phone call hours from 3 to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday beginning the week of October 16 and culminating on the day before Election Day (no phone calling on Halloween).

The Suffolk office is located at 150 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Suite 306, Hauppague. Phone number (631) 273-8822.

An Second Plea for the Citizens of Louisiana

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This following is reposted from NYSUT

Donate to Disaster Relief to help union families in Louisiana

The flooding in Louisiana has been devastating. More than 110,000 homes remain damaged; more than 265,000 children (30 percent of the school-age population of the state) have been out of school; and thousands of teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and other paraprofessionals have been displaced. Please show the union families affected by the flooding that we care: Donate what you can through NYSUT Disaster Relief.
NYSUT’s national affiliates, the NEA and AFT, are soliciting donations, and NYSUT staff will participate through a “dress down” week, with contributions destined to the relief effort. Send your individual or local union contributions to NYSUT Disaster Relief Fund, 800 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY, 12110, and the union will forward them to the national effort. Thank you in advance, on behalf of our sisters and brothers in Louisiana, for your help!