Union related posts — specifically concerning the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) or Retiree Council 23 (RC 23).
List below are three dates you will want to add to your social calendars. Additional information about the events will be posted as it becomes available.
Out of concern for the extra strain on community support resources caused by the current Federal shutdown, the Executive Board voted to make the following $1,000 donations: in memory of Bill Hall (volunteer) to the Family Services Leagues HIHI program providing shelter and other services to the home less; Ecumenical Lay Council Food Pantry and the Homeless Vets organization. In addition a donation to support UTN President Stacey Weisberg’s participation in the Purple Project run raising funds for pancreatic cancer – she is running in memory of our late colleague, Linda Goodman.
Retiree Council – 23 is planning a Holiday Trip to New York City on December 13. The visit will include stops a the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a buffet luncheon Pasta Lovers on West 49th, Rockefeller Center, the Sound and Light Show at Saks 5th Avenue and culminating at Bryant Park to view the tree, skaters and holiday kiosks. Free time is planned in the Rockefeller Center area for shopping and a visit to Saint Patrick’s Cathedral.
Schedule: 9:30 AM Departure: Suffolk NYSUT Office-150 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge (Citibank Building)—10:00 Departure: Nassau NYSUT Office-1000 Woodbury Road, Woodbury
Trip Fee–$110.00 per person, Payable to Retiree Council 23. Deadline to submit payment is November 26. Download the reservation form and return it, with a check for the full amount, to: Christine Guercio/ 6 Cliftwood Place/Kings Park, NY 11754 / 631-265-6556