Statewide Rally to Fix Tier 6

This event is sold out.

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. By joining together and raising our voices together, we can ensure that all workers are treated fairly in the public pension system.

Union members from across New York State are gathering for a massive rally in Albany to Fix Tier 6. Registration is required for all attendees. Limited free bus transportation is available.

Event Details

Where: MVP Arena - 51 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207

When: Sunday, March 8 | Arena doors open at 10 a.m. | Rally program begins at noon.

YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER

Already registered? Your ticket is coming via email.

Not registered? This event is SOLD OUT.

Not sure if you are registered? Contact Sydney Maiman at [email protected].

WHAT TO BRING:

• Your entry ticket (printed or on your phone)
• A clear bag or a small clutch (see bag rules below)
• Signs and placards (no sticks or poles, and sized to pass through security)
• Credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay (concessions do not accept cash)
• Your energy and your voice

WHAT NOT TO BRING:

• Backpacks, luggage, briefcases or large bags
• Outside food or beverages
• Professional cameras, tablets, or laptops
• Umbrellas, selfie sticks, or banners on poles
• Weapons, glass items, or fireworks

Please review the full arena security information below before you head out.

Don't worry if you come without a sign — free pre-made rally signs and sign-making stations will be available inside the arena.

Ticketing & Security

All attendees must pass through a security checkpoint to enter the arena. Your ticket(s) will be required for entry into the arena.

Clear bag policy: Plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”. Small clutches no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” are allowed and do not need to be clear. Large bags are prohibited.

Click here for full security procedures.

Prohibited Items:

• Professional cameras, video/audio recorders, tablets, and laptops
• Weapons of any kind
• Backpacks, luggage, coolers, parcels, and briefcases
• Outside food & beverage
• Glass items, fireworks, lasers, and glow sticks
• Banners on poles, umbrellas, and selfie sticks

Note on signs and placards: Bring your signs, but make sure they comply with security restrictions (no sticks, nothing oversized). If you can’t get yours in, we’ll have plenty of signs and rally items available inside.

If you require ADA accommodation, please reach out to Sydney Maiman at [email protected].

Transportation

IF YOU ARE TAKING A BUS:

We have arranged for buses across the state. If you indicated you were interested in taking a bus, you should have received your bus pickup and drop-off locations. Each bus has been assigned a bus captain who will take attendance and provide on-site support during your departure and arrival.

Each bus will be numbered. To make for an orderly exit after the rally, bus boarding will be announced by bus number. Please do not attempt to board your bus until your bus number is announced.

IF YOU ARE DRIVING:

First and foremost, please plan ahead, carpool with your colleagues and arrive early! With 15,000 people and dozens of buses converging on the MVP Arena, expect traffic to be tight.

The MVP Arena has a dedicated parking garage, which will be open and have free parking for all ticketed attendees. However, we expect the garage to reach capacity and spots are not guaranteed.

There are additional parking garages and street parking options in downtown Albany as well.

Visit Park Albany or Downtown Albany for more information on additional parking options in the area.

Food and Beverage

Food Concession Stands: Food concessions inside the arena will be open and food and drinks will be available for purchase. Please note, concessions do not accept cash. Credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted. Alcohol concessions will be open.

What To Do When You Arrive

Doors open at 10:00 a.m. When you arrive, head through one of the security checkpoints and into the arena as quickly as you can to keep lines moving.

Once inside, you’ll find plenty to see and do on the concourse level:

• Multiple food and beverage vendors
• Live music
• Photo and selfie stations
• Stations to pick up pre-made rally signs or make your own

Please find a seat in your section by 11:30 a.m. so we can begin the program on time at noon.