For over a decade, the United States Postal Service has been plagued with the onerous burden of prefunding its retiree health care benefits as mandated by the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA) of 2006. The mandate requires the Postal Service to prefund its retiree health care benefits 75 years in advance, paying for retirement health care for individuals who haven’t been born yet, let alone enter the workforce. This has resulted in 100% of the USPS net losses each year.

This bill would repeal this mandate and allow the postal service to continue its services to the public at

As we enter into the school closure phase of the COVID-2019 response, RCG BOCES TA wants to know if you encounter any issues that may need to be addressed. If you have any questions or concerns at any time, please feel free to comment concisely below so that we may best address the needs of you during this difficult time. Please feel free to revisit this form to continue to pose questions and concerns at any time. Your union is here to support you and your students throughout the process. 

During this COVID-2019 Crisis ELT is offering Free Onilne Support Seminars for members. https://elt.nysut.org/promotions/2020-COVID-19

NYSUT Education and Learning Trust provides discounted.and free online courses for first - fifth year teachers. Please visit NYSUT ELT to take advantage of this opportunity to meet your Professional Development needs! :)

First Year Teachers: https://nextgen.nysut.org/professional-support/new-member-discount-fy-educators

Second-Fifth Year Teachers: https://nextgen.nysut.org/professional-support/new-member-discount-program-2-5-educators

The State Education Department announced the cancellation of the June 2020 administration of Regents Exams and today (April 7th, 2020) released guidance on modifications to requirements for students to graduate and earn their high school diplomas, credentials and endorsements. In addition, due to the school closures related to COVID-19, the Department delayed the rollout of state assessments aligned to the grades 3-8 Next Generation Learning Standards. Please see attached memorandum from Shannon Tahoe, Acting Commissioner, an NYSED FAQ reference, and links below for further information. 

NYSED