Retirement News
November 2009
-
11/20/2009
TRS delegates re-elect Corn -
11/20/2009
President's Perspective: Budget politics, promising programs affect quality -
11/19/2009
ERS: How do post-retirement payments affect my final average salary? -
11/19/2009
Don't put off transferring your TRS membership -
11/9/2009
Thank your House representatives for passing health care reform -
11/6/2009
Medicare cuts could mean less access to doctors -
11/6/2009
President's Perspective: Reflecting on the state of our professions -
11/6/2009
Retiree briefs: Veterans' stories -
11/4/2009
ERS: How to get all the credit you deserve -
11/4/2009
TRS: Don't miss chance for enrolling in Tier 4
October 2009
-
10/28/2009
Retirees mobilize for health care reform -
10/12/2009
Goldberg named AFT retiree of the year -
10/9/2009
ERS: Benefit denied? Consider a hearing -
10/9/2009
TRS: Claiming prior service? A delay could be costly -
10/8/2009
NYSUT's Lubin announces retirement -
10/1/2009
Ombudsmen advocate for those in long-term care
September 2009
-
9/25/2009
President's Perspective: Closing the gap means closing the circle -
9/24/2009
Ten-year TRS members: Look at your pay stub -
9/15/2009
Health professionals gear up for flu season -
9/14/2009
President's Perspective: Taking charge of our professions -
9/11/2009
ERS: September's cost-of-living allowance helps protect ERS pensioners from inflation -
9/11/2009
TRS: It's never too early for retirement planning
August 2009
-
8/31/2009
Get the facts on the health care debate -
8/24/2009
Make your voice heard at health care reform town halls
July 2009
June 2009
-
6/10/2009
TRS: Working in retirement: Do you know the rules? -
6/10/2009
ERS: Will additional summer work give SRPs more service credit? -
6/10/2009
Retiree aids beleaguered bakers -
6/5/2009
Call the hot line as Tier 5 threat returns
May 2009
-
5/31/2009
Retirees: A history buff's delight -
5/29/2009
Before taking a TRS loan, be sure to do the math -
5/19/2009
Social justice, property tax reform, Tier 5 top agenda -
5/19/2009
Retiree health insurance safe one more year -
5/18/2009
Watch for annual statement from ERS -
5/18/2009
President's Perspective: NYSUT a proud, pluralistic union -
5/18/2009
School budgets go to voters -
5/14/2009
TRS: What to do when faced with 'early' retirement -
5/14/2009
Drug ruling a victory for cancer patients -
5/11/2009
Hundreds of NYSUT activists to push circuit breaker - oppose Tier 5 -
5/1/2009
Margaret Simmons: pioneer for black educators -
5/1/2009
Retirees receive tips for lifelong learning
April 2009
-
4/30/2009
TRS: What a difference one day can make -
4/17/2009
Point of View: The fight continues to protect Social Security -
4/17/2009
Glitch may cause retirees to owe taxes -
4/17/2009
Retirees urged to stay vigilant on the issues -
4/16/2009
Teachers Retired in Florida -
4/7/2009
Retirees stay vigilant on issues -
4/3/2009
DiNapoli: Your pensions are safe -
4/3/2009
VIDEO: Richard Miller: Retiree Member of the Year 2009 -
4/2/2009
Rochester's Arlene Hanley receives NYSUT retiree honor
March 2009
-
3/31/2009
Retiree Member of the Year: Arlene Hanley -
3/31/2009
Retiree Member of the Year: Richard Miller -
3/27/2009
Honoring excellence in the professions -
3/27/2009
TRS: More questions about Tier 5 -
3/26/2009
Volunteer service a worthy second career -
3/18/2009
ERS: What is vesting and how does it affect me? -
3/18/2009
Buffalo plays host to union's 'green' convention -
3/16/2009
Helping fighters become writers -
3/15/2009
Part 2: How to avoid Tier 5 -
3/13/2009
ERS pensions safe, DiNapoli tells unionists
February 2009
-
2/27/2009
Can future TRS members avoid a possible Tier 5? -
2/18/2009
Go, Tell Michelle; Write to Michelle Obama -
2/17/2009
ERS: What happens if I become disabled? -
2/17/2009
President's Perspective: Now it's New York's turn to step up -
2/13/2009
Effects of budget shortfalls felt at SUNY campuses -
2/13/2009
Did you know? The state of the unions -
2/13/2009
Fair share income tax proposal gains steam -
2/13/2009
Unions can lead the way to recovery -
2/12/2009
Will TRS losses affect the pension I receive? -
2/4/2009
Ideas for new health care policy -
2/4/2009
Unions seek court OK in health insurance case -
2/2/2009
TRS: NYSUT strongly opposing plans to curb benefits
January 2009
-
1/20/2009
How to stop unwanted mail -
1/15/2009
TRS: Have you received your TRS benefit profile yet? -
1/15/2009
ERS: Making it tougher for you to return to public employment after retirement -
1/7/2009
Paterson's State of the State message grim but hopeful -
1/7/2009
NYSUT: State of the State leaves door open to budget resolution
December 2008
November 2008
-
11/17/2008
ERS offers loan relief to members on active duty -
11/14/2008
Farfaglia elected to the TRS board -
11/14/2008
Are TRS loan rates really as high as they seem?
October 2008
-
10/31/2008
NYSUT retirees stand ready to defend pensions -
10/30/2008
Pension board teacher-candidate has long history of involvement -
10/30/2008
TRS: Can a school district offer additional service credit? -
10/16/2008
Focus on ERS: How does divorce affect my pension? -
10/10/2008
UPDATE: Common Retirement Fund: Statement from NYS Comptroller DiNapoli -
10/3/2008
Is my pension safe? -
10/2/2008
TRS withstands Wall Street turmoil
September 2008
-
9/19/2008
Teachers Retirement System (TRS) statement on retirement benefits -
9/19/2008
Retirement funds withstand Wall St. woes -
9/18/2008
TRS: 'When am I eligible to retire without penalty?' -
9/8/2008
Focus on ERS: Unused sick leave can boost SRP retirement -
9/5/2008
Retiree's focus shifts from students to teachers -
9/5/2008
Paid leave for checkups grows
July 2008
-
7/21/2008
Congress overrides Bush Medicare veto
June 2008
May 2008
-
5/30/2008
TRS: Know the rules about working after retirement -
5/16/2008
Borrowing against ERS contributions has pitfalls -
5/6/2008
Retiree insurance protected
April 2008
-
4/22/2008
TRS: Does longevity bonus boost my final average salary? -
4/16/2008
Retiree Members of the Year: Louise Levine-Rosenthal and John Soldini -
4/14/2008
Retirees honored for extraordinary efforts -
4/14/2008
Retirees' election efforts will be essential -
4/12/2008
Staten Island retiree John Soldini honored by NYSUT -
4/12/2008
Massapequa retiree receives NYSUT award -
4/10/2008
Local & Retiree Presidents: A leader shares insights, inspiration -
4/9/2008
NYSUT prevails in tenure change -
4/4/2008
TRS: Why aren't benefit improvements retroactive? -
4/3/2008
Focus on ERS: Can you afford to retire? -
4/3/2008
Students benefit from popular NEA program
March 2008
-
3/20/2008
Coalition: NY's buying power could cut drug costs for all -
3/20/2008
A man who knows his women's history -
3/20/2008
TRS video sessions can answer personal questions -
3/14/2008
Gracious student becomes governor -
3/7/2008
EPIC seeks financial data from some seniors -
3/6/2008
TRS: Does my beneficiary have to be related to me?
February 2008
-
2/22/2008
Errors to TRS profile can delay benefits when retiring -
2/22/2008
Boosting service credit for ERS members -
2/20/2008
Unions lobbying for retiree health care benefit -
2/8/2008
NYSUT lobbies for level Medicare playing field -
2/7/2008
Always check private vendor's advice about TRS -
2/7/2008
Syracuse retirees practice King's legacy
January 2008
-
1/28/2008
President's Perspective: Budget proposal just that: a proposal -
1/27/2008
Community college retirees have a voice -
1/25/2008
Briefs: Florida retirees help teens -
1/24/2008
Focus on ERS: How does ERS calculate Final Average Salary? -
1/23/2008
What's the status of tier equity legislation? -
1/18/2008
Syracuse retirees practice King's legacy -
1/14/2008
New measures to protect ERS pension funds -
1/11/2008
Does the city's 55/25 deal bode well for state?
December 2007
-
12/3/2007
Salenger re-elected to TRS board
November 2007
-
11/30/2007
Social Services: Counseling in times of stress -
11/30/2007
Medicare center looking for volunteer counselors -
11/28/2007
TRS: Pension improvements need action in Albany
October 2007
-
10/25/2007
Claiming prior service: Sooner's better than later -
10/24/2007
Retired educator makes wishes come true -
10/24/2007
Navigate red tape with the Medicare informational flow chart -
10/15/2007
Retirees focus on pension improvement, health insurance -
10/12/2007
NYSUT applauds Medicare policy change -
10/1/2007
Legislative Update: 2007 End-of-Session
September 2007
-
9/28/2007
Medicare enrollment period looms -
9/13/2007
Don't delay signing up for Medicare Part B -
9/4/2007
A bigger pension check is in the mail -
9/4/2007
Buffalo local safeguards retiree benefits -
9/4/2007
10-year TRS member? Better check your pay stub
July 2007
June 2007
-
6/29/2007
Buffalo local safeguards retiree benefits -
6/11/2007
Your representatives on the TRS board
May 2007
-
5/31/2007
TRS: Know the rules about working after retirement -
5/31/2007
Retiree advocacy group elects new president -
5/23/2007
Retirement and Retirees: NYSUT Retiree Personal Organizer -
5/18/2007
NYSUT activists make a final push at the Capitol -
5/18/2007
We've come a long way: reflections of a retiree -
5/18/2007
TRS: Does summer school work give me service credit? -
5/16/2007
Donahue: Constituent groups are a 'beautiful quilt' of strength, action -
5/16/2007
Retiree members of the year lauded by delegates -
5/16/2007
Convention notes from the 2007 Representative Assembly -
5/16/2007
AFT agenda part of 'alumni reunion'
April 2007
-
4/29/2007
Delegates honor retiring NYSUT veteran Longo -
4/28/2007
VIDEO: Alvin Graham. Retiree Member of the Year. -
4/28/2007
Retirees discuss national political agenda -
4/28/2007
VIDEO: Marna Davidson. Retiree Member of the Year. -
4/28/2007
Davidson, Graham win retiree honors -
4/19/2007
TRS: What date should I retire? -
4/19/2007
From Sputnik to the Internet: Long Island first-grade teacher to retire after half-century -
4/19/2007
Artists are drawn to retiree's quilt projects -
4/4/2007
TRS: When did 3 percent contribution begin? -
4/2/2007
Retiree Members of the Year: Marna Davidson and Alvin Graham
March 2007
-
3/26/2007
TRS: Lots of questions about 3 percent contributions -
3/12/2007
‘Educators Totally Committed’ to awareness of the homeless -
3/8/2007
Don't just toss your TRS profile in a drawer -
3/8/2007
Medicare Rights Center needs volunteers
February 2007
-
2/28/2007
Retired teachers offer graduate study awards; deadline is March 16 -
2/27/2007
Commission moves could hurt elder care -
2/22/2007
NYSUT continues efforts to protect public nursing homes and SUNY hospitals -
2/22/2007
Medicare premium policy has changed -
2/22/2007
UUP Albany retirees active at Emeritus Center -
2/15/2007
Can I use sick time for retirement credit? -
2/1/2007
Can I retire at age 52 with 30 years of service? -
2/1/2007
Retiree watches out for children
January 2007
-
1/18/2007
Focus on ERS: Take these steps to a better retirement -
1/18/2007
TRS: Don't listen to faculty room retirement 'gurus' -
1/11/2007
BALCONY says New York state could save $100 million on drug purchases -
1/6/2007
UUP, NYSUT score a Medicare win in court
November 2006
-
11/16/2006
Retired couple advocates for organ donations -
11/16/2006
Focus on ERS: What happens if I become disabled? -
11/16/2006
Your TRS Pension: Beware of commercial 'retirement workshops' -
11/2/2006
Pensions and politics top retiree meeting agenda
October 2006
-
10/19/2006
Your TRS Pension: I don't want to work until I'm 60! -
10/5/2006
Retiree speakers highlight consumer protection -
10/5/2006
YOUR TRS PENSION: Can I buy back my maternity leave time? -
10/5/2006
Do you know your retirement options?
September 2006
-
9/21/2006
YOUR TRS PENSION: Happy 10-year anniversary: Check your pay stub -
9/7/2006
YOUR TRS PENSION: Does my retro check count toward my pension?