Max Tuchman (right), who participated in the first union strike and began teaching in 1959, shows his 1960 UFT membership card while attending the annual Retired Teachers Chapter Luncheon.

Fifty-year members stand to be recognized.

Retirees applaud speakers during lunch in the Grand Ballroom.

Harold Rothman, showing off the proclamation honoring his years of service to the union, is joined by (from left) UFT President Michael Mulgrew, RTC member Donna Chartash and RTC Chapter Leader Tom Murphy.

Federation of Nurses Retirees of the Year Maria Cruz (front left) and Angela Kahn (front right) pose with RTC Chapter Leader Tom Murphy and UFT Vice President Anne Goldman.

Wendellyn Bunday‘s plaque proclaims her “tireless efforts and continued commitment” to the RTC.

Sixty-year members take a bow.

Declared NYSUT Retiree of the Year Joyce Magnus beams with pride.

The Fanny Simon Award winners for outstanding achievement and human rights are (from second left) John Torres, Ann Garvey and Susan Pulice, with RTC Chapter Leader Tom Murphy.

The winners of the NYSUT Community Service Awards are flanked by NYSUT Secretary J. Philippe Abraham (left) and NYSUT Vice President Paul Pecorale (right), and joined by RTC Chapter Leader Tom Murphy (back row, second from left).