Fix Tier 6!

The State must Fix Tier 6 to protect public services and restore parity for public sector workers. Send a letter to your State legislators and the Governor.

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Fix Tier 6 in the State Budget!

The fight to Fix Tier 6 is about fairness, equity, and a better retirement for the hard-working public servants who keep our communities running. Ask your Senator, Assembly Member, and the Governor to Fix Tier 6 in the State Budget this year!

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Tell the WNBA: Pay Them What You Owe Them!

The start of the WNBA season is right around the corner, but the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNPBA) is STILL fighting for a fair contract. Send a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to let her know that you stand with the players.

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06 Mar, 2026

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Capital Tonight: N.Y. teacher unions push to roll back 14-year-old Tier 6 pension reforms

Fourteen years ago, on March 14, 2012, during what would be a seismic overnight session, the New York state Legislature created a new pension tier, Tier 6, that increased the age at which teachers could retire, and increased the amount that teachers needed to contribute to their pensions.

Capital Tonight: N.Y. teacher unions push to roll back 14-year-old Tier 6 pension reforms

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Newsday: New York State cut pensions for new workers, but some say it went too far

ALBANY - State lawmakers are looking to roll back pension reforms that cut benefits for public workers hired after 2011 - adjustments that could help attract and retain workers but also increase costs for local governments and schools.

Newsday: New York State cut pensions for new workers, but some say it went too far