Tier 6 rally - March 8, 2026, the MVP Arena in Albany
Join us on Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 12pm-2pm at the MVP Arena in Albany for a rally to Fix Tier 6! Registration is required for all attendees.
- Tier 6 members must pay into the retirement system their entire careers.
- Tier 6 members must contribute more as their pay increases, starting at 3 percent and growing to 6 percent.
- Tier 6 members can’t retire before 63 without heavy penalties.
- Tier 6 doesn’t
Rockland Culinary students Present Restaurant Night
Rockland BOCES Culinary Program developed a 5-course menu inspired by the Mardi Gras Festival in New Orleans - Please Come Join us!
Get Ready for the Rockland BOCES Mardi Gras Night Festival! Full of flavors and fun. Dive into the vibrant culture with tasty bites, and great company. It’s the perfect way to spice up your night and experience the spirit of Rockland BOCES Culinary Program like never b
NYSUT Workshops Help Members Navigate Student Loan Debt
Webinars are led by Cambridge Credit Counseling and offer our members the following:
- Presentation from a student loan counselor to help you better understand the various student loan repayment options with a focus on Teacher Loan Cancellation and Public Student Loan Forgiveness programs.
Changes in TA certification coming per the Office of Teaching Initiatives website
New York State is phasing out old Level I, II, and III Teaching Assistant (TA) certificates, replacing them with Initial TA and Professional TA certificates as of October 1, 2025, to streamline pathways and recognize broader responsibilities, with specific requirements for education, exams (ATAS), and experience, all managed through the NYSED Office of Teaching Initiatives highered.nysed.gov websi
If you wish to participate contact Phil Rucker
RCTA Bowling Fundraiser is March 12th
The RCTA (Rockland County Teachers Association) holds an annual "Bowling Spectacular" fundraiser, typically in March, to raise money for local charities like United Hospice of Rockland County. This union solidarity event brings together members from Rockland, Putnam, and Westchester counties for bowling, raffles, food
NYSUT Webinars
NYSUT Student Loan Debt Webinars
Get the straight answers you deserve. Webinars are led by Cambridge Credit Counseling and offer NYSUT members the following:
- Personal advice from a student loan counselor to help you better understand the various student loan repayment options with a focus on Teacher Loan Cancellation and Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs.
- Opportunity to schedule a free counseling session with a certified student loan counselor.
- Access to a student loan portal that will quickly identify all of your options and provide a detailed action plan that you can then discuss with a certified student loan counselor.
Statewide Rally to Fix Tier 6
Join us on Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 12pm-2pm at the MVP Arena in Albany for a rally to Fix Tier 6! Registration is required for all attendees.