Message from President Rob Richardelli
The BTA, along with West Islip Teachers Association, will once again be co-hosting a retirement workshop for our active union members on January 6, 2026.
In addition, The Suffolk Regional Office is sponsoring three Teacher Retirement System workshops:
- November 10, 2025 at Suffolk County Community College
- December 1, 2025 at NYSUT Suffolk Regional Office
- January 12, 2026 at Suffolk County Community College
We are very fortunate to have as our presenter Eric Iberger, NYSTRS Board Member and President of the Bayport-Blue Point Teachers’ Association.
These presentations will provide an overview of the New York State Teacher's Retirement System, including some of the relevant options and pension calculations. We will also focus on the value of pensions in the national economy, so members are properly prepared to address people who are critical of this valuable benefit.
These three workshops will provide the same information, and you need only register for one of them. There is no fee to attend but you must be a NYSUT member. Please contact the Suffolk Regional Office at (631) 273-8822 if you have any questions.