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High drug prices
"Since you can't afford our pills, I dug this up for you."
Addiction and families
Addiction is often referred to as a “family disease” because it affects the entire family.
Shanick Williams, school secretary
As a school secretary at PS 154 in Harlem, Shanick Williams provides support — and smiles — to administrators, staff and families.
Speaking up for students with disabilities
The city’s superintendents gathered at UFT headquarters in early October. UFT Vice President for Special Education MaryJo Ginese said the union made it clear to them at this introductory meeting that when special education compliance issues are...
Teaching the novel in an ENL class
Here are a few practices to ensure that all students in an ENL class are engaged, challenged and able to facilitate meaningful discussions with each other when studying a novel unit.
Retirees ease back into in-person events
For the first time since the pandemic began, retirees in September had the option of attending the RTC general membership meeting in person at UFT headquarters and are easing back into in-person events while keeping Zoom options open.
Exercise for the brain in Manhattan
Word of mouth is the reason many retirees find their way into the Manhattan Section's Si Beagle classes, which are offered online and in person, and again include “dine-arounds,” walking tours and museum trips.
Protect benefits with your vote
The most labor-friendly President and Congress ever are facing tough mid-term elections. We should help our friends.
Medicare Part B premium to decrease
Medicare Part B premiums and the annual deductible will be reduced in 2023 for the first time in 11 years, the Biden administration has announced. A 3% reduction in the premiums will reduce the monthly payments by $5.20, from $170.10 to $164.90.
Marna Davidson, former RTC Fla. coordinator, dies
Marna Davidson, the former coordinator of the Florida Retired Teachers Chapter office, has died at 89.