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The Trade-Offs About Pushing Off Pension Costs

Short-term relief sounds good. But it’s never a risk-free choice.

Published on David Kazansky • Apr 13

Balancing the Budget on Borrowed Time: NYC’s Pension Shell Game

Short-term savings. Long-term risk. And New Yorkers pay the price.

Apr 10 • Educators of NYC

The City, Once Again, Wants to Refinance Pensions

Buy now, pay later (just like last year)

Published on Union Matters • Apr 8

March 2026

We Stand With NYC Retirees...

in Albany yesterday--and wherever we need to go tomorrow.

Published on Union Matters • Mar 25

The Kindness of Strangers

Shall we rely on it? What about the kindness of Mayor Mamdani?

Published on Union Matters • Mar 19

School Supplies

Question their purpose at your peril.

Published on Union Matters • Mar 9

Respect Means Retirement Security

Today, the UFT is hosting its annual luncheon to celebrate paraprofessionals and highlight the progress being made on an annual $10,000 Respect check.

Published on David Kazansky • Mar 7

REMINDER: ABC MASS MEETING 3/3 @ 7pm

Get clear, practical answers on your retirement benefits from experts who know the system inside and out. Click the link below to register!

Published on A BETTER CONTRACT (ABC-UFT) • Mar 3

February 2026

TODAY AT 5PM: Financial Foundation$ with David Kazansky

Happening February 25 @ 5pm on ZOOM

Published on A BETTER CONTRACT (ABC-UFT) • Feb 25

The Newly Re-Introduced Para “Respect Check” Bill — Relief Now, Respect Later? Or Relief as a Substitute for Respect?

The RESPECT Check bill is back — but is this TEMPORARY $10,000 “workforce stabilization” payment a path to real respect, or a substitute for it?

Feb 25 • Educators of NYC

🚨 Tonight at 7 PM on Talk Out of School: David Kazansky talks Teacher Retirement System, Our Pensions & What’s at Stake

Catch part 1 of this two part interview on WBAI 99.5 FM at 7 PM. You can listen in also at: wbai.org

Feb 22 • Dan Alicea

URGENT CALL TO ACTION FOR UFT MEMBERS: TAKE A FEW MINUTES OF YOUR BREAK TODAY TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE 🚨

Join today's call with David Kazansky to discuss your pension options and sign the retiree petition.

Feb 17

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