Wreaths Across America, Saturday December 19, 2026

Each December, volunteers from across the country come together at National Cemeteries to honor deceased military veterans. Each Veteran receives a Holiday
Wreath on his or her grave. This year’s ceremony will be on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at the Gerald H.Solomon National Cemetery in Schuylerville. More information will follow about our participation but know that there are many ways to be involved, including sponsoring a wreath if you are unable to attend. We encourage you to bring family
members and friends if you would like to be involved

Be in the know!    This NYSUT Retiree Council 10 Newsletter will be mailed soon but you get to see it first!   Hope to see you at various events, including over Labor Day.

Skyline News September 2026

Note: September 8 gathering at Common Roots begins at NOON not 11 am- please email Sandie to let her know you are coming. scarner123@gmail.com

Join the Capital District Area Labor Federation:

Message from Mark Emanatian, Director of Capital District Area Labor Federation:

Hi!

We are very excited about this year's Union Labor Day Celebration. It will take place at the Joe Bruno Stadium located at 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, NY 12180 on September 7th from noon until 4:00 pm. It is free for all union members and their families, and there will be great food, music, tons of activities for kids and lots of fun things to do. We need to know how many people are coming by September 1st so we can ensure we have the right amount of food and drink

Why should you donate to VOTE COPE?   There are many reasons.

Follow this link to learn about the importance of our VOTE COPE contributions.  As with all Union work, support by many of us adds up.   This fund based on voluntary contributions has made a difference to our members.  Recently, think of the movement we have made on Tier 6.  NYSUT VOTE COPE

This link will take you to the form you can print and send in to have your contribution completed via pension deduction.  Remember, if we all do a little, our impact is huge. Pension Deduction Form for VOTE COPE

NYSUT Retiree Council 10 2^nd VP Sandie Carner-Shafran recently was awarded the American Federation of Teachers Gold Recognition Living the Legacy Award honoring 40 years of service and leadership!

Established in 1998, the Living the Legacy Awards recognize outstanding women leaders whose dedication, activism and service have strengthened our union, advanced women’s rights and positively impacted their communities. Years of leadership and commitment embody the spirit and mission of this distinguished recognition. 

The award ceremony took place during the AFT Convention at the Women’s Rights at