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“6” days campaign Day of Action

UFT members are making it “visible,” making it “human,” and making it “loud” when it comes to advocating for the need to “Fix Tier 6.”  Members are pushing state lawmakers to fix Tier 6 of the state’s pension system by lowering the retirement age for Tier 6 members to age 55 after 30 years of service. Every month on the 6th, members will participate in a coordinated action in support of fixing Tier 6, culminating with a rally in Albany on March 8.

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Members of District 7 in the Bronx take to the street and brave the frigid temps on Feb. 6 to hoist signs urging passersby to support fixing Tier 6.

Members of District 7 in the Bronx take to the street and brave the frigid temps on Feb. 6 to hoist signs urging passersby to support fixing Tier 6.

Erica Berger
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The current iteration of Tier 6 gets a “Bronx cheer” at PS 157, where members take a stand to get it fixed.

The current iteration of Tier 6 gets a “Bronx cheer” at PS 157, where members take a stand to get it fixed.

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Members at PS 458 in District 12 in the Bronx shake on the need to fix Tier 6.

Members at PS 458 in District 12 in the Bronx shake on the need to fix Tier 6.

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Members at PS 373 in Brooklyn raise their hands in support of fixing Tier 6.

Members at PS 373 in Brooklyn raise their hands in support of fixing Tier 6.

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Fixing Tier 6 is about showing teachers the appreciation they’ve earned for this member at Manhattan’s Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School.

Fixing Tier 6 is about showing teachers the appreciation they’ve earned for this member at Manhattan’s Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School.

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Members at PS 8 in Manhattan show out in their union blues in support of fixing Tier 6

Members at PS 8 in Manhattan show out in their union blues in support of fixing Tier 6

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Members at PS 244 in Queens are clear: Delaying retirement to age 63 for Tier 6 members “is not fair.”

Members at PS 244 in Queens are clear: Delaying retirement to age 63 for Tier 6 members “is not fair.”

Jonathan Fickies
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Members at Martin Van Buren HS in Queens agree: Fixing Tier 6 is about “equity” across tiers of the state’s pension system.

Members at Martin Van Buren HS in Queens agree: Fixing Tier 6 is about “equity” across tiers of the state’s pension system.

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Members at the Staten Island School of Civic Leadership show leadership by taking a stand to fix Tier 6 and lower the age of retirement after 30 years’ service to 55.

Members at the Staten Island School of Civic Leadership show leadership by taking a stand to fix Tier 6 and lower the age of retirement after 30 years’ service to 55.

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The need to fix Tier 6 is a sign of the times for members at PS 13 on Staten Island.

The need to fix Tier 6 is a sign of the times for members at PS 13 on Staten Island.

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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at Brooklyn’s Cypress Hills Collegiate Prep also stand ready to fight to “Fix Tier 6.”

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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at PS 18 in Mott Haven, the Bronx, make it plain: “Retirement is earned, not delayed.”

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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at PS 66 in the Bronx’s West Farms neighborhood are here to  “X” out 63 and “make it 55.”

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“6” Days Day of Action

Wearing union blue in support of “6” Days to “Fix Tier 6” are members at PS 169 in Baychester, the Bronx.

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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at IS 10 in Astoria, Queens, show up in union blue to stand up for fixing Tier 6.

Jonathan Fickies
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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at P993, a District 75 program at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens, show “it’s time to Fix Tier 6.”

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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at Redwood MS in Rochdale, Queens, raise their hands in support of the “6” Days Day of Action.

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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at PS 290 in Ridgewood, Queens, display the need to “Fix Tier 6.”

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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at PS 78 on Staten Island are ready to “Fix Tier 6” and allow for retirement at age 55.

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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at PS 28 in Manhattan’s Harlem are certain: It’s time to “make it 55.”

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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at PS 115 in Manhattan’s Inwood “won’t quit until legislators Fix Tier 6.”

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“6” Days Day of Action

The signs are clear at PS 132 in Manhattan’s Washington Heights that it’s time to “Fix Tier 6.”

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“6” Days Day of Action

Chapter Leader Robert Parker (kneeling center) and his fellow members at Hudson HS of Learning Technologies in Manhattan’s Chelsea show their support to Fix Tier 6.

Erica Berger
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“6” Days Day of Action

Chapter Leader Denise Salowski  (standing, center) and her fellow members at PS 214 in Brownsville, Brooklyn, line the halls in support of the “6” Days campaign and fixing Tier 6.

Erica Berger
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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at Brooklyn’s PS 214 in Brooklyn also spell it out for state legislators.

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“6” Days Day of Action

Standing ready to fight to “Fix Tier 6” are the members of PS 279 in Canarsie, Brooklyn.

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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at John Dewey HS in Gravesend, Brooklyn, help to kick off the “6” Days campaign to “Fix Tier 6.”

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Members of District 7 in the Bronx take to the street and brave the frigid temps on Feb. 6 to hoist signs urging passersby to support fixing Tier 6.

Members of District 7 in the Bronx take to the street and brave the frigid temps on Feb. 6 to hoist signs urging passersby to support fixing Tier 6.

Erica Berger
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The current iteration of Tier 6 gets a “Bronx cheer” at PS 157, where members take a stand to get it fixed.

The current iteration of Tier 6 gets a “Bronx cheer” at PS 157, where members take a stand to get it fixed.

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Members at PS 458 in District 12 in the Bronx shake on the need to fix Tier 6.

Members at PS 458 in District 12 in the Bronx shake on the need to fix Tier 6.

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Members at PS 373 in Brooklyn raise their hands in support of fixing Tier 6.

Members at PS 373 in Brooklyn raise their hands in support of fixing Tier 6.

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Fixing Tier 6 is about showing teachers the appreciation they’ve earned for this member at Manhattan’s Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School.

Fixing Tier 6 is about showing teachers the appreciation they’ve earned for this member at Manhattan’s Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School.

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Members at PS 8 in Manhattan show out in their union blues in support of fixing Tier 6

Members at PS 8 in Manhattan show out in their union blues in support of fixing Tier 6

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Members at PS 244 in Queens are clear: Delaying retirement to age 63 for Tier 6 members “is not fair.”

Members at PS 244 in Queens are clear: Delaying retirement to age 63 for Tier 6 members “is not fair.”

Jonathan Fickies
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Members at Martin Van Buren HS in Queens agree: Fixing Tier 6 is about “equity” across tiers of the state’s pension system.

Members at Martin Van Buren HS in Queens agree: Fixing Tier 6 is about “equity” across tiers of the state’s pension system.

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Members at the Staten Island School of Civic Leadership show leadership by taking a stand to fix Tier 6 and lower the age of retirement after 30 years’ service to 55.

Members at the Staten Island School of Civic Leadership show leadership by taking a stand to fix Tier 6 and lower the age of retirement after 30 years’ service to 55.

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The need to fix Tier 6 is a sign of the times for members at PS 13 on Staten Island.

The need to fix Tier 6 is a sign of the times for members at PS 13 on Staten Island.

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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at Brooklyn’s Cypress Hills Collegiate Prep also stand ready to fight to “Fix Tier 6.”

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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at PS 18 in Mott Haven, the Bronx, make it plain: “Retirement is earned, not delayed.”

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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at PS 66 in the Bronx’s West Farms neighborhood are here to  “X” out 63 and “make it 55.”

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“6” Days Day of Action

Wearing union blue in support of “6” Days to “Fix Tier 6” are members at PS 169 in Baychester, the Bronx.

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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at IS 10 in Astoria, Queens, show up in union blue to stand up for fixing Tier 6.

Jonathan Fickies
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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at P993, a District 75 program at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens, show “it’s time to Fix Tier 6.”

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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at Redwood MS in Rochdale, Queens, raise their hands in support of the “6” Days Day of Action.

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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at PS 290 in Ridgewood, Queens, display the need to “Fix Tier 6.”

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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at PS 78 on Staten Island are ready to “Fix Tier 6” and allow for retirement at age 55.

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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at PS 28 in Manhattan’s Harlem are certain: It’s time to “make it 55.”

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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at PS 115 in Manhattan’s Inwood “won’t quit until legislators Fix Tier 6.”

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“6” Days Day of Action

The signs are clear at PS 132 in Manhattan’s Washington Heights that it’s time to “Fix Tier 6.”

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“6” Days Day of Action

Chapter Leader Robert Parker (kneeling center) and his fellow members at Hudson HS of Learning Technologies in Manhattan’s Chelsea show their support to Fix Tier 6.

Erica Berger
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“6” Days Day of Action

Chapter Leader Denise Salowski  (standing, center) and her fellow members at PS 214 in Brownsville, Brooklyn, line the halls in support of the “6” Days campaign and fixing Tier 6.

Erica Berger
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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at Brooklyn’s PS 214 in Brooklyn also spell it out for state legislators.

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“6” Days Day of Action

Standing ready to fight to “Fix Tier 6” are the members of PS 279 in Canarsie, Brooklyn.

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“6” Days Day of Action

Members at John Dewey HS in Gravesend, Brooklyn, help to kick off the “6” Days campaign to “Fix Tier 6.”

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