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negotiations proceed, and we wont stop working to ensure that Eric This is because he now appears to work for Eric Adams, cutting our health care to save the city money. width:24rem; Also check out the NYC Teacher Salary guide if you are a new teacher. a.content-heading__term, .uft-discounts-landing-page { /* NYT 2022-0908 issue posted. font-weight: inherit; .footer, I thought it would be better for us to support NY Health Act. } Our mission is to make New York a better place to live and work by promoting public policy reforms grounded in free-market principles, personal responsibility, and the ideals of effective and accountable government. } ****************** The PSAT is even worse. That would be UFT President Michael Mulgrew. } You can learn more about the QPP Loan and TDA Loan. break-before: auto; flex-wrap: nowrap; .cta a.cta__link width: 100%; */ But I felt like I was whoring myself out to College Board. NYSUT RA. And guess what else? I have parodied two school chancellors on this page, rather unmercifully. The latest release that included the menu performance updates, also messed up the display of this menu. /* a.button, flex-direction: column; Eliminate health care entirely to save even more money for Eric Adams? margin-right: 0; position: static; } } .main--with-sidebar, { order: 99 !important; text-align: center; Of course I don't expect them to give me credit for all the amazing, beautiful things I've done. max-width: 48%; One dead in NYC multi-storey car park collapse. Contact information and locations for our retiree services and outreach programs. It strikes me, after over 30 years in The System, as a huge betrayal of loyal, dues-paying union members that these funds have still not been paid. Read the latest updates regarding the city's premium-free health plan for Medicare-eligible municipal retirees. } Obviously, Unity's plan is to gaslight us so we accept inferior health care and less buying power. The latest career retirees from school districts in Westchester County and on Long Island were eligible for pensions averaging more than $90,000. These accounts you get to choose which provider you use and you control this no matter what the NYC DOE or UFT decide. display: inline; min-width: calc(50% - 40px); .node-type-uft_discounts .content-heading__heading } @media print float: none; ************ } I had promised to read the script, so I did. Please vote, vote now, and vote for the slate below! } All rights reserved. text-align: left } padding-left:1.6rem; Michael Mulgrew's eagerness to demean our health care does not represent the wishes of rank and file. background-color: #fff; flex-direction: row; You see, in 2018, we agreed to On mobile, images still have float and margins attached on the sides when they should not. so I hope that works. } text-decoration: underline; .fsBody .formtitle { page-break-inside: avoid; padding-left:1.6rem; ************ No one of any age will have copays. box-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgb(0 0 0 / 25%); font-size: 4rem; .fsBody .fsSupporting { margin-right: 0 !important; columns: 1; /* It's quite another to gather groups of teachers in various Starbucks to grade papers. */ And that's why we are going to sue those pathetic little, little losers. An agreement between New York City and the Municipal Labor Committee (MLC), a coalition of city trade unions, will transfer health care benefits from Medicare to Medicare Advantage, a privately. @media (min-width:960px) { } border: 1px solid #666; How Randi Weingarten Landed at the Heart of America's Political Fights. height: max-content; ******** display: block; Pretty much anyone and everyone who disagrees with him. margin: 1rem 0 1rem; text-align: center; Sure, if they live in a dead zone they're screwed. color: #373737; ******** This is not the case with a QPP loan. .uft-discounts .views-field-field-thumb img { The total amount you are allowed to loan yourself ranges from 50% to 75% of account value, depending on your tier and which program you use. And let's face it, they are low-energy people. Say what you think and refrain from telling others what they think. color-adjust: exact !important; padding: .25rem; I might support that, but honestly I have no idea what we're even demanding. What else are they going to attach a copay to? word-break: break-word; But over the last few weeks, these headlines have taken on a grottier note. break-inside: avoid; But they need to love our union. } height: auto; padding: 1rem; .content-image--left, They sold out our health care to get us a contract that should've had no givebacks whatsoever. /* UFT Discount Enhancements */ /*-->*/. The RTC is the go-to place for the next phase of your lives. font-size:1.8rem; .section-heading__heading{ ************ } justify-content: space-between; margin-left: 0; } */ Use the QPP, TDA, and individual retirement accounts to set yourself up to live well in the future. { .account-menu-pilot .menu-navigable__sub-wrapper.sub-open>ul{ This amount will be automatically deducted from your paycheck and no action is required of you. { table tr:nth-child(2n+1) { background-color: #f8f8f8 !important; } If you pull money out of your retirement accounts early you will end up with a hefty tax bill and a 10% penalty for an early withdrawal. } Typically this is used when buying a primary residence and you can prove you have no other alternative. ************ background-size: 80px; a[href^="mailto:"]::after { display: none !important; } Below is a chart that outlines what percentage of your paycheck you will contribute to the pension plan. Michael Mulgrew insults our intelligence when he claims these changes, which are not good enough for his BFFs, are good enough for us. /* Well, lower until we figure a way restore copays and { } { /* .uft-discounts .views-field-field-thumb { /* This fixed the broken wrapper on mobile screens with scaled type sizes. Since Michael Mulgrew has decided to pursue inferior health care for retirees, and is likely doing the same for those of us in service, since he's branded me Public Enemy Number One for parodying him, and since UFT endorses candidates against education champions like Robert Jackson and Jamal Bowman, I've decided to pull my COPE contribution. .main, ************ While it is generally best to avoid accessing your retirement money early, there are times where you may want or need to. For example, the union and DOE could change their rules or the pension fund could run out of money. column-gap: auto; The path needs to be negated. The low-energy, leftist, losers. { justify-content: space-between; font-size: 1.7rem; .paragraph-sidebar p:last-child - CG, 2022-1216 */ They will pay, believe me. background-color: #fff; .uft-discounts .views-row * ul, .uft-discounts .views-row * ol { I But those pathetic losers came out and said, nooooo, we can't do that. @media (max-width:1027px) { If you are taking advantage of both the TDA and QPP it is worth setting up an IRA or Roth IRA to really maximize the retirement benefits you receive. This method is not advised if it can be avoided. As you know, the UFT is one of Now they want to replace GHI, which most of us use, with something or other that costs 10% less. display:none !important; ****************** padding-bottom: 1rem; Your Roadmap to Retirement: Understanding legal matters and estate planning, Your Roadmap to Retirement: Getting your finances in order for retirement, Your Roadmap to Retirement: Taking care of your health in retirement, Involving your members in legislation and political action, Using the Chapter Leader Update to expand your chapter newsletter, Inviting guest speakers to chapter meetings, Administrative Education Officers and Analysts, Directors of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programs, Education Officers and Education Analysts, Birch Family Services Chapter Representatives, Informal (legally-exempt) Provider Rights, Resources for School Security Supervisors, Workers Comp Forms for School Security Supervisors, Making the Most of Parent-Teacher Conferences, Dromm Scholarship in Memory of Patricia Filomena, Foreign Language Teachers Executive Board, Alternatives to Dissection in Biology Education, High School Students' Attitudes Toward Animals, Research that Advances Human Health Without Harming Animals, Toxic Substances and Trash in Our Environment, Designing A Professional Learning Program, Federal Laws, Regulations and Policy Guidance, State laws, regulations & policy guidance, Pension for regular subs and part-time adult ed teachers, VP for Career & Technical Education High Schools. 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