Retired Teachers Chapter News
Become a Si Beagle instructor
Have an interest or subject matter that brings you joy? Consider teaching fellow retirees as a UFT Si Beagle instructor. Here is how to become an instructor.
2024 COLA increase is 1.8%
Retirees will see a 1.8% increase in their UFT pension checks due to the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that was hard fought by the union and the rest of New York State's labor movement.
Save money with UFT member discounts
UFT membership entitles retirees to discounts on everything from clothing, restaurants and Broadway shows to travel, financial services and sports clubs.
Crafting a theatrical return in retirement
Retired Queens teacher Rebecca Owens-Goldhammer staged a theatrical return to her first love in crafting her Second Act in retirement -- as a designer of theatrical headpieces.
Welcome to the new RTC
The RTC’s voice is more powerful than it’s ever been, and the chapter is poised to be more active and engaged than ever before. Longtime retirees’ wisdom and experience combined with newer members’ energy and ideas is a winning recipe for protecting and improving our benefits.
Sign up for Si Beagle classes
RTC members can register for the Fall 2024/Intersession 2025 Si Beagle starting July 15.