Previous President's Messages Vote Message Jul 07, 2021 End of Year Address 2020 Jul 07, 2021 United we Prosper Oct 14, 2018 UNITED WE PROSPER Dear Colleagues, The Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in The Janus v. AFSCME case on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. The 5-4 decision dealt a huge blow to organized labor, ruling that non-union members no longer have to pay their “fair share” for union representation in collective bargaining negotiations. JANUS V. AFSCME, WHAT'S AT STAKE Jun 30, 2018 JANUS v. AFSCME, WHAT’S AT STAKE Dear Colleagues, On November 7th New York State voters roundly rejected the Constitutional Convention (83%-17%), fearing the disastrous ramifications of such a process. Many of the fundamental rights that our predecessors worked so hard to achieve could have been taken away by the same elected officials who relentlessly attack our profession. Beware of the 2017 Constitutional Convention-A Call to Action! Sep 17, 2017 Beware of the 2017 Constitutional Convention A CALL TO ACTION! Dear Colleagues, Under the New York State Constitution (Article 19, §2), every twenty years the people of New York State may be asked to vote on a question that will appear on the top of the ballot: “Shall there be a convention to revise the constitution and amend the same. NY Still the best Place to be a teacher! For how long? Jan 28, 2017 NY is still the best state to be a teacher! For how long?  One of the most important reasons why NY is still the best state for teachers is the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (NYSTRS). At the November 2016 Annual Delegate Convention, NYSTRS Retirement Board President David P. A SUMMER OF SUCCESS! Dec 17, 2016 A SUMMER OF SUCCESS! Dear Colleagues, Welcome back! As always, summer seems to fly by and before we know it, September is upon us. Hopefully, you have had a relaxing and enjoyable vacation with your family and friends and are looking forward to the beginning of a new, exciting, and productive academic year. Beware of the 2017 Constitutional Convention Trojan horse Apr 01, 2016 Beware of the 2017 Constitutional Convention Trojan horse   Dear Colleagues,   Under the New York State Constitution (Article 19, §2), every twenty years the people of New York State may be asked to vote on a question that will appear on the top of the ballot: “Shall there be a convention to revise the constitution and amend the same. "We can either be the greatest group of unionists or the last group of unionists" Dec 15, 2015 “We can either be the greatest group of unionists or the last group of unionists.” Rick Kuplinski   Dear Colleagues,   The Wappingers Congress of Teachers has a new Home! After years of searching, on Tuesday March 31, 2015 the WCT closed on 280 New Hackensack Road, Wappingers Falls. "We can either be the greatest group of unionists or the last group of unionists" Dec 15, 2015 “We can either be the greatest group of unionists or the last group of unionists.” Rick Kuplinski   Dear Colleagues,   The Wappingers Congress of Teachers has a new Home! After years of searching, on Tuesday March 31, 2015 the WCT closed on 280 New Hackensack Road, Wappingers Falls. The game is up, Governor! Oct 25, 2015 The game is up, Governor!   Dear Members, Of teachers, Cicero said: “What nobler employment, or more valuable to the state, than that of the teacher who instructs the rising generations.” New York State Governor Cuomo must not share the same philosophy nor the worth of our profession. Late Tuesday, March 31, 2015, after much debate, the $ 23. THANK YOU!! Apr 01, 2016 THANK YOU!   Dear Members, A heartfelt thank you and appreciation for a great display of solidarity and courage in defense of education! I'm deeply indebted to my Executive Board that worked tirelessly to organize today's most successful rally in such a short period of time. Education Bill 2015 Apr 08, 2015 Download: Education Bill 2015.pdf The Importance of Tenure Nov 01, 2014 Download: THE IMPORTANCE OF TENURE.pdf BIG SAVINGS-EXPRESS SCRIPTS Apr 11, 2015 Download: BIG SAVINGS Express Scripts Final Copy.pdf Message to Members Jul 07, 2021 Message to Members Jul 07, 2021 Page Last Updated: Jul 07, 2021 (18:57:32)