NYSUT Retiree Council 10

RC 10's Online Practices Presented at RAC

Ruth Shippee presented to RAC on RC 10's online sign ups and payment methods.

Fall Meeting 2025

RC 10 President Barb McCarthy with a key note presenter at our Fall Meeting and Luncheon

Making Strides Walk in Glens Falls

Once again, RC 10 showed up at the Glens Falls Making Strides against Breast Cancer.

Day of Service at Regional Food Bank

Thank you to the many RC 10 volunteers helping at our Food Banks

2025 High School Seniors Scholarship Application

Applications for seniors who are going into education fields and interested in a scholarship from RC 10 should review these materials.

In 2023, RC 10 members HELPED in LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU! The Backpack Donation since September 2023 is over $18,000!
FOOD BANK WAREHOUSE VOLUNTEERS. Every third Wednesday since September 2023, groups of 6-10 members sorted food for delivery to local food pantries. Thank you for your help!
In October 2023 a group of retirees walked with NYSUT members at the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in Albany.
In December 2023, members laid wreaths at the Saratoga National Cemetery and many others purchased wreaths as well.

PLANS for 2024 include a Red Cross Blood Drive and a

Fix Tier 6 Rally

FROM
Melinda Person, NYSUT President

Over the past year, NYSUT members have turned out in big numbers to rally in all corners of the state to Fix Tier 6. Because of our ongoing advocacy, we’ve secured historic wins on our way to pension fairness: We reduced vesting from 10 to 5 years, protecting pensions for 85,000 Tier 6 members. We also lowered the Final Average Salary calculation from 5 to 3 years, the most significant pension reform in 20 years!

Now it's time for the biggest action yet.

On March 8, 2026, we will fill the MVP Arena in Albany with over 10,000 NYSUT members and other union

Read more to find out the details on our annual conference organized by our NYSUT Retiree Services Consultant, Chris Fowler. It will be May 8 at HVCC.

Hot off the press- coming to your mailbox soon- the January 2025 RC 10 Skyline News.

Make sure to read about all the events that have and will be happening in RC 10.

Also, note that NYSUT is changing who receives these newsletters by mail. You will need to sign up to continue to receive the newsletter via US Postal Service. Details will be on the newsletter mailed to you.

Follow this link for the newsletter. /sites/default/files/media/documents/2025/January%202025%20RC%2010%20NL%20MB_0.pdf

RC 10 MEMBERS OF A CARING COMMUNITY

“Learning in school doesn’t always come easy for everyone, but special people—teachers, coaches, counselors—along the way can make a difference in the success of their students.” RC 10’s Social Justice committee is pleased to highlight George, who wished to use his first name only,

From his personal account, George didn’t find school easy. However, thanks to his ability in sports, and some great teacher-coaches, he persisted, learned strategies, and remained motivated to reach his goal of achieving a college degree in Secondary Math Education. After college graduation, George worked for fifteen

March 8, 2026 Fix Tier 6 Rally