State Employee Pension Report

The State Employee Retirement System (SERS = your pension) will be a frequent topic of discussion during this legislative session.  The primary issue regarding SERS is related to the underfunding of our pension system.  To that end, it is helpful for members to have an understanding of what the legislators and pundits will be blathering about for the next 5 months.  Much nonsense will be played out in the press and at the Capitol.  It is important that members know what is real and what nonsense.  A recently released report f

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Members-only Content

If you want to register to see members-only content (there currently is none), please locate your NYSUT ID. Our local union number for Shenendehowa Teachers Association is 03003.

Winter Weather - It Happens

When it happens:

  • Act professionally
  • Be responsible
  • Drive safely
  • Know your contract

The A&R contract affords you protections if and when inclement causes you to be late for work.  Specifically, Article 16, section 6 addresses inclement weather and starting times.  In a nutshell, page 39 indicates that:

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Governor's Speech

A complete transcript and audio recording of the Governor's speech can be found here at WAMC, Northeast Public Radio.

Notable excerpts from the Governor's speech:

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NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE 12/20

'Twas the week before Christmas, but our negotiating session on Tuesday wasn't all that merry.

The Federation and the District agreed to an MOU providing counselors 10 additional per diem days for 2016-17. We also agreed to an MOU paying nurses for required hospital orientations from 2017 through 2019.

So that was good. But on the sticking point of faculty salary, the District and the Federation remain far apart.

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