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‘Here, there and everywhere’
About 300 Retired Teachers Chapter members and guests attended the RTC Luncheon, which featured performances by the New York City Labor Chorus, and Jimmy Hill and the All-starz Band, whose blues, soul and funk music got attendees dancing.
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Former UFT VP Roberson honored
Former UFT Vice President for Career and Technical Education Sterling Roberson received the Retiree of the Year Award at the Representative Assembly of NYSUT, the UFT's statewide affiliate.
Register for Si Beagle classes starting July 15
Registration for fall 2026/intersession 2027 Si Beagle classes for UFT retirees starts July 15, 2026.
Medicare Part B and IRMAA 2025 reimbursements
What Medicare-eligible UFT retirees need to know about Medicare Part B and IRMAA 2025 reimbursements.
Honoring the UFT’s longest-serving members
The UFT Retired Teachers Chapter honored those with 50 or more years of union membership at its annual RTC Luncheon.
Giving the gift of happiness in retirement
Retired teacher Felicia Pecoraro of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has turned personal heartache into a mission to give back and bring a bit of happiness to others as a volunteer at the gift shop at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Looking back on a year of results
RTC Chapter Leader Bennett Fischer looks back on the year that is closing, taking pride in a vibrant chapter that advocates for every member and supports both labor and the community. He reminds retirees of the tangible, bread-and-butter improvements...
Staying clear of fraudsters
Scam artists and fraudsters often prey on adults over 60, targeting their savings and good credit. UFT retirees learned tips from the city's Department of Aging to avoid being victimized.
Retired Teachers Chapter Luncheon 2026
About 300 members and guests attended the 60th annual RTC Luncheon in Shanker Hall at UFT headquarters. During a memorable event of union engagement, accolades, food and music, 10 RTC members were awarded for their activism and advocacy, while members with 50, 60 and 70 years of service were honored for their decadeslong dedication.
Optional drug rider reimbursement up to $900
Beginning in March, UFT retirees can expect a partial reimbursement from the UFT Welfare Fund -- for as much as $900 for some retirees -- for the cost of an optional prescription drug rider.