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What Every NYSUT Member Should Know

This publication provides new (and existing) members with an overview of NYSUT. While much of the information relates to issues of concern to pre-K-12 members, information of interest to other constituencies is included as well.

NYSUT is a federation of approximately 1,325 local unions representing more than 600,000 members statewide. NYSUT members serve in a variety of capacities, including teachers, School-Related Professionals, academic and professional faculty in higher education, professionals in education and health care, municipal, county and state professionals, employees in libraries

Insurance Programs at Discounted Prices

NYSUT Member Benefits program offers several insurance programs at group discounts for its members. Some of these programs can cover spouses/domestic partners, and dependent children/parents/grandparents. Please visit the website to learn more!

https://memberbenefits.nysut.org/program-service/insurance

Office Depot/Office Max Benefit Program

NYSUT Members can save on their purchases at Office Depot/Office Max locations and online. http://officediscounts.org/nysut/

Download and print the discount card or text

NYSUTSPC

555-888

to save the Store Purchasing Card to your phone.

RCG BOCES Teachers' Association 2019-2020 Meeting Dates

We encourage your participation at our local union meetings held at the John E. Sackett Educational Center from 3:30 - 4:00 PM for member concerns and 4:00 PM on for the official meeting. Please see the attached for the 2019-2020 school year!

http://rcgboces.ny.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/%5Bcurrent-date%3Acustom%3AY%5D-%5Bcurrent-date%3Acustom%3Am%5D/meeting_dates_notice_for_2019-2020.pdf

RCG BOCES Teachers' Association Constitution and ByLaws

Please find the Constitution and ByLaws that govern the RCG BOCES Teachers' Association Local 10-175 including amendments below.

http://rcgboces.ny.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/%5Bcurrent-date%3Acustom%3AY%5D-%5Bcurrent-date%3Acustom%3Am%5D/constitution_and_bylaws-rcg_boces_ta_local_10-175_0.pdf

Union Plus Benefits

New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) is a 600,000-member New York state teachers union, affiliated since 2006 with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the AFL-CIO, and the National Education Association (NEA). Union Privilege is a nonprofit organization founded by the AFL-CIO in 1986 to provide excellent consumer Union Plus benefit programs exclusively to union members (current and retired) and their families.

Sign up for free at https://www.unionplus.org and start taking advantage of these additional benefits for NYSUT members!

Examples of these benefits include: supplemental vision

New Member Benefit for Propane Users

https://tankfarmgroup.com/nysut

NYSUT members can now get lower propane prices as well as free tanks and no-fee deliveries with the NYSUT Member Benefits Corporation-endorsed Tankfarm program.

As a member, you’ll enjoy these exclusive benefits:

Average savings of $0.50 to $1.00 per gallon

No tank rental fees
No delivery fees
Top-rated local propane and service providers
Tankfarm member services available to assist

NYSUT Petition to Reopen Schools SAFELY and NY State Government Resources during COVID-2019 Crisis

Please sign the petition http://chng.it/PRn6GwZtZy sent by our NYSUT President, Andy Pallotta, to let your voices be heard loud and clear that schools need to reopen SAFELY!

In addition, New York State Resources and Guidance Documents regarding schools and educational policy can be found at the link below. (updated daily)

https://www.nysut.org/resources/special-resources-sites/coronavirus-toolkit/state

Sick Bank Donation Form

Now that our Sick Bank donation policy has been officially updated, Questar III Human Resources and RCG BOCES Teachers' Association are prepared to accept donations to join the Sick Bank for the 2020-2021 School Year. The deadline for submission of the Sick Bank Donation form is Friday, June 12th, 2020 by the end of day.

As per our April/May 2020 union meetings, it has been decided that the contribution will be ONE DAY PER YEAR to participate in the Sick Bank for the following year in order to become eligible to have access to the Sick Bank (as per contract criteria) for the 2020-2021 school

RCG BOCES Teachers' Association: COVID-2019 Response: Questions and Concerns

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.

PLEASE NOTE: Use your Home/Personal Email in order for us to be able to respond to your questions