A Club for All New York State Teacher Retirees Now Residing in the Tampa Bay Area on Florida's West Coast -- and for any AFT Teacher Retiree from across the Nation

Last updated November 1, 2006

Election nears -- resources for Union views

With Federal and State elections fast approaching, we thought it might a good idea to provide you with linked-resources to the political views endorsed by the American Federation of Teachers, New York State United Teachers, Florida Education Association, the National Education Association, and the AFL-CIO.

American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Sign up to receive AFT email newsletter. AFT gives voting records of the 109th Congress.
New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) Be sure to see NYSUT's magazine The New York Teacher
Florida Education Association (FEA) See, too, Key Issues in Education
National Education Association (NEA). ( In Florida, AFT and NEA have merged.)
AFL-CIO views on Florida candidates and issues. (The AFT is affiliated with the AFL-CIO.).

Highlights

New message from Co-presidents dated October 16, 2006.
NYSUT offers information on Medicare's new prescription-drug plan.

A newcomer wishing more information?

If you are a newcomer to this website and wish more information, you can reach our co-presidents Charles and Nancy through the email address rtc@gordonrichard.com. Be sure your subject line includes "RTC."

How to become a member?

Membership participation is $30 and covers costs for both the local unit and the statewide Florida Council during the 2006-07 season.

Who may join?

Any retired New York State public school teacher, and any AFT teacher retiree from any State may join our group.

Special Note: If there is a retiree chapter involving the NYS local from which you retired, you must remain a member of that chapter in order to maintain your membership in NYSUT/AFT and any benefits that the local/NYSUT/AFT provide. Additionally, you may participate here in Florida.

Who may attend our luncheons?

Any retired New York State, NYSUT, NEA or AFT teacher, spouse, and guest or guests.

Board Meetings

The regular executive board meetings usually occur, if needed, at 9:30 AM on the first Thursday of each month commencing in October, one week before our regular luncheons. Each board meeting will be announced during the preceding month. Any questions about a board meeting, contact rtc@gordonrichard.com.

Be sure to see the new message of our Club co-presidents updated October 16, 2006..