NY CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION on NOV. 7^th, NY CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION on NOV. 7^th, WHAT WILL YOUR VOTE BE?

Under the NYS Constitution, every 20 years the people of the Empire State are asked a seemingly simple ballot question; “Shall there be a convention to revise the constitution and amend same?” These twelve simple words that will appear on the ballot will have a huge impact on NYSUT members and every citizen of the state.

Points to Ponder 

• It will cost hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars.
• A convention could jeopardize critical, hard earned labor rights including public pensions, collective bargaining and care and benefits for injured and ill workers.
• New York has in place an amendment process for change that can be used at any time based on checks and balances of power.
• There is no time limit to the convention and legislators would draw an additional salary for working on the convention.

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Under the NYS Constitution, every 20 years the people of the Empire State are asked a seemingly simple ballot question; “Shall there be a convention to revise the constitution and amend same?” These twelve simple words that will appear on the ballot will have a huge impact on NYSUT members and every citizen of the state.

Points to Ponder 

• It will cost hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars.
• A convention could jeopardize critical, hard earned labor rights including public pensions, collective bargaining and care and benefits for injured and ill workers.
• New York has in place an amendment process for change that can be used at any time based on checks and balances of power.
• There is no time limit to the convention and legislators would draw an additional salary for working on the convention.

Letter from The Board (and Vicki)

Happy Fall from your new board of NYSUT RC #45.  We are excited to begin the year serving you and your needs.  Our highest priority has already been set for us, with NYSUT’s position on the proposed Constitutional Convention vote on November 7th.  We have available (on a first come, first serve basis) lawn signs, magnets, and “Why in Five” conversation cards.  The reference cards are supportive tools to help engage members in a positive and fact based conversation with community members who have varying points of view.  Please contact Vicki Darrow (607-745-3515) to pick up materials.  

Please remember you must turn over your ballot to cast your vote on the Constitutional Convention.

The summer meeting was well attended and the new board is interested in continuing that trend. We have new ideas to promote and expand our retiree membership.  While RC #45 has a political/economic function we would like to expand upon this to include more social gatherings. Please consider attending some of these functions and bring a friend.  Help us spread the word. We are only as strong as our membership.