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

On Aug. 14, Social Security will mark its 90th anniversary—but instead of celebrating, labor leaders and activists say the program faces the gravest threats in its history. Speaking during a virtual town hall on Aug. 7, AFT President Randi Weingarten warned that the Trump administration is pursuing policies aimed at dismantling Social Security. “They’re not going to tell people that they don’t want it,” she said. “We have to fight in every which way we can, particularly those of us who are not yet on Social Security, … for people to have it and to keep it … for our children and our