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Dear Colleagues,
Election Day is just over a week away, and early voting has already begun. Please take a look at the information below. Early Voting Early voting started on 10/25 and ends on 11/2. Click the following links for Long Island voting sites and hours.AFT Events The American Federation of Teachers is organizing phone banks until Election Day. In addition, they are participating in an LI Federation of Labor walk happening this Saturday. Click the following link for AFT Event info: https://www.mobilize.us/aft/event/327524/ Please let us know if you have any questions, and let's work together to get out the vote on November 4th. Best, Dennis and Heather -- Dennis Urban Treasurer and Political Action Co-Chair Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers Dear Members,
The BMUST LAP (Local Action Project) Team has been collaborating with NYSUT to strengthen our union. Through LAP, we’ll be launching a series of initiatives aimed at improving communication, increasing member engagement, and ensuring every voice is heard. Our first initiative—the BMUST One-on-One Initiative—will launch soon. Each member will be paired with a building representative who will reach out for a brief, informal check-in. This is an opportunity to connect face-to-face, see how you’re doing, and answer any questions you may have. Your head building representative will share more details in the coming weeks. We’re excited to reconnect with everyone and continue building a stronger, more responsive union together. If you have any questions as the One-on-One Initiative rolls out, please don’t hesitate to reach out. In Solidarity, The BMUST LAP Team Anthony Brandofino, Sean Formato, Andrew Franklin, Kristin Fusaro, and Rob Walsh -- Rob Walsh President If you have recently experienced a life event (birth of a child, marriage, divorce) and would like to update your designation of beneficiary, please complete the attached form and return it to the union office at your earliest convenience. -- Rob Walsh President 
Attached you will find the flyer for the two district approved 4-credit courses . Reminder: to receive the 4 credits, please be sure to take the courses with Fiorentino on the dates provided on the flyer. This will be the only times you may receive the 4 credits. Attendance will be verified and sent to central once the course has been completed and all work has been submitted. Please use the links provided to register. All other important information is on the flyer. Fall Course: Unlocking the Power of Engagement: A Journey Through "The Educator's ATLAS” (CURI 6585)https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=15191&I=5119722 Spring Course: Transforming the k-12 Classroom with Artificial Intelligence (CURI 6548) https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=15191&I=5239532
Dear Colleagues,Earlier today, many of you received an email from a group called "Opt Out Today" encouraging you to withdraw from NYSUT (see attached screenshot). BMUST wants to make sure you know who is behind this email and what their agenda is.
The email was sent by the Freedom Foundation, a wealthy, out-of-state organization whose goal is to weaken public-sector unions like ours. Some of you might also have received postcards from them in the mail. Their goal is to mislead members into leaving the union, and ultimately giving up their rights – including our contractual rights to due process, the grievance process and fair treatment, and the many benefits and protections we have worked hard to achieve. These outside groups target our union because we've been successful through our collective efforts. In a recent email, I reminded you of AFT's and NYSUT's recent wins (universal school meals, cell phone bans, increased school funding, and fixes to Tier 6, to name a few). At the local level, BMUST works every day to enforce our contract and ensure our members are protected – our union is our voice. Please do not click the links in their emails and discard any postcards that might arrive in the mail. These attacks are meant to divide us. Our unity is our strength, and that is exactly why they are targeting us. You can learn more about these anti-union campaigns by visiting NYSUT's Fight Back Campaign website and reviewing the attached flyer. As always, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Best, Dennis Dear Colleagues, First, thank you to the BMUST members who attended the Fix Tier 6 rally in Freeport last Monday. Here are a few photos from the event: NYSUT will host a large statewide Fix Tier 6 Rally in Albany on March 8, 2026, so please SAVE THE DATE. They will provide bus transportation and food. In other political action news, because of NYSUT members like you, we’re achieving significant wins for New York’s students: universal school meals, increased funding for CTE and higher education, cell phone-free classrooms, the HEAT Act, and the Freedom to Read Act. Please visit NYSUT's Member Action Center to email legislators and thank them for their support at https://mac.nysut.org. Be sure to download the MAC app to stay updated on the latest actions. Additionally, the American Federation of Teachers has been actively working to protect public education nationwide. Visit their AFT Action Center to get involved and learn how you can participate in upcoming AFT events. Finally, please remember to contribute to VOTE-COPE, which helps us safeguard pensions, tenure, collective bargaining, and strong public schools by supporting candidates and policies to protect educators and students across New York. In addition, 40% of all contributions are returned to BMUST. Please contact Heather Castellano at Mepham if you have any questions. Have a great week, and stay involved! Best, Dennis and Heather  Dear BMUST Members,
Just a quick reminder that our annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is happening on Sunday, October 19, at Jones Beach, Field 5. We will gather at 7:30 AM, and together we’ll step forward in solidarity, hope, and determination to end breast cancer. This event is more than just a walk—it’s a chance to come together as a community, to honor survivors, support those currently fighting, and remember those we’ve lost. Every step we take and every dollar raised brings us closer to a world without breast cancer. If you can’t walk with us in person, you can still make a powerful impact by donating online through our American Cancer Society website: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/BMUST. Your generosity directly supports groundbreaking research, patient care, and lifesaving programs for individuals and families who need it most. Let’s make this year’s walk one to remember. Bring your friends, family, and colleagues—let’s walk together with purpose and pride. Thank you for standing with us in this worthy cause. Your participation truly makes a difference! -Bruce Reed BMUST Public Relations Dear Colleagues, Remember that the Fix Tier 6 rally is scheduled for Monday, October 6, at 4:00 PM. Meet up with BMUST at the Freeport train station to advocate for changes to the NYS pension system. Visit fixtier6.org for more details. Bring your family, friends, and colleagues, and sign up using this link: nysut.cc/FT6Nassau. We look forward to seeing you there! Best, Dennis
Dear Colleagues,
The Fix Tier 6 rally has been rescheduled for Monday, October 6, at 4:00 PM. Join BMUST at the Freeport train station to advocate for changes to the NYS pension system. NYSUT President Melinda Person and local labor leaders from Long Island will lead a rally demanding fixes to Tier 6 to help recruit and retain the next generation of public employees. Visit fixtier6.org and see the attached flyer for more information. Bring your family, friends, and colleagues. Sign up using the following link: nysut.cc/FT6Nassau We look forward to seeing you there! Best, Dennis -- Dennis Urban Treasurer and Political Action Co-Chair Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers "Will Days" are an included benefit of the NYSUT Legal Plan, which BMUST members are automatically enrolled in.
A representative from Feldman, Kramer & Monaco will meet with members in each building for Will Planning sessions. SIGN UP HERE. Please be sure you are signing up for the correct date that corresponds with your building. Tuesday, September 30Calhoun Friday, October 3JFK Wednesday, October 8Mepham Friday, October 10MAMS Friday, October 24Grand Representatives will return to the Union Office in the new year to conduct Will Signings for those who attended a planning session and received their packet. If you have not received your packet or have edits, please contact FKM at: 800-832-5182. As a reminder, this benefit is available to you at any time. You are not restricted to scheduling a consultation on one of our designated dates. You can set up an appointment online by visiting the Feldman, Kramer & Monaco website. In advance of your appointment, please fill out the attached packet and bring it with you. You can fill out one document for you and your spouse, if applicable. |
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