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It was a cold and rainy March afternoon, but that didn’t dim the spirits of hundreds of Westchester County educators and activists who rallied in support of fixing Tier 6.

Against the majestic backdrop of the Million Dollar Staircase, more than 500 Committee of 100 activists made their voices heard at a spirited noontime Fix Tier Six rally at the New York state Capitol.

As the 2024 legislative session begins in Albany, NYSUT will be back at it, fighting for strong public schools for students and educators and the rights and dignity of all our members. We’ll also be advocating for measures that will help to make New York a world economic leader for decades to come.

NYSUT Testimony to the Senate Civil Service and Pensions Committee to Discuss Retention and Recruitment for Civil Service Jobs in New York State, the New York State Pension Fund, Pensions and Civil Service Benefits. October 11, 2023.

Anna Rossi and her daughter, Michelle Rossi have a lot in common. But despite their identical careers, their retirement plans bear almost no resemblance to one another.

As summer heats up, NYSUT members are working to keep educators in the profession and bolster union solidarity as part of this year’s Member Organizing Institute.

“We’re a fighting union and I know we can get this done,” said NYSUT President Andy Pallotta of union efforts to improve pension benefits for Tier 6 members, who receive substantially reduced pensions as compared to earlier tiers.