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Bank’s toll-free numbers for retirees caught in check snafu

On Friday, Nov. 6, the Bank of New York Mellon assured the union that retirees’ accounts would be corrected no later than Monday, Nov. 9. It appears the bank kept its word. The bank also agreed to reimburse the retirees for any costs they incur because of the bank’s error. The Bank of New York Mellon has set up two toll-fee hotlines for retirees with questions: 1-800-627-8000 and 1-800-242-9100.

Nurses kick off annual professional conference

The Federation of Nurses/UFT kicked off its annual Professional Issues Conference on Nov. 20 at the New York Helmsley Hotel in Manhattan. Special Representative Anne Goldman welcomed members to the first of two days of workshops and panel discussions on topics like asthma, nutrition and the politics of health care. UFT President Michael Mulgrew delivered the keynote address.

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UFT Hispanic Affairs Committee honors union colleagues

The UFT Hispanic Affairs Committee held its Annual Heritage Celebration on Nov. 17 at the Villa Barone Manor in the Bronx. UFT Staff Director Ellie Engler, UFT Industrial Hygienist Chris Proctor, UFT Teacher Center Field Liaison Catalina Fortino, and UFT Child Care Provider Chapter Chair Tammie Miller were honored for their hard work in advancing education and union solidarity among Latinos.

Mulgrew talks budget and contract at PS 95 in Brooklyn

UFT President Michael Mulgrew reported on the dire budget situation during a Nov. 19 visit with the staff of PS 95 in District 21 in Gravesend, Brooklyn. He said, “Tough decisions need to be made, but protecting our children and classrooms must be our first priority.”

UFT delegates give union authority to file for impasse

UFT delegates at their Nov. 18 meeting overwhelmingly approved a resolution that authorizes the union leadership to seek the intervention of the state's Public Employment Relations Board if necessary in stalled contract talks.