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COMBO CONTRACT RATIFICATION - PASSED!!!

We made history together. For the first time ever, every COMBO member in attendance unanimously voted YES to ratify our new 2025-28 contract - an unprecedented show of solidarity and strength.

With record-setting attendance at the ratification and vote, our voices were loud and clear: this agreement reflects the value of our work at every level.

Our newly ratified contract, officially adopted by the OCM BOCES Board of Education on May 14; includes historic salary raises and retirement payouts that honor the dedication and service of our members.

This is more than a win-it's a milestone. Thank

March - April NYSUT Newsletter

EXPERT LEGAL & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE!

NYSUT members have access to programs and services from NYSUT Member Benefits that can help them save money, protect their family, and assist with planning for the future.

Arlene Frei with Union President Randy Scott and Social Committee Chris BesawChair

It is the goal of every civil servant to retire when the time is right – that being said Arlene Frei loyal COMBO Union Steward with just over 24 years of service to both OCM BOCES and to COMBO finally retired on 01/07/2025.

An important message on St.Joseph's Health (Trinity Health)

Excellus BCBS deal reached just before midnight on 12/31/2024!

From syracuse.com

Excellus and St. Joseph’s (Trinity) Health reach new deal, bringing to close a contentious contract season

Syracuse, NY -- Central New York’s largest health insurer reached a deal with St.Joseph’s Health late New Year’s Eve, bringing to a close the region’s last major
insurance negotiation in a contentious year.

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and St. Joe’s announced a deal around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday that will preserve in-network coverage for more than 35,000 patients.

“Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (Excellus BCBS) and St

COMBO spreading delicious Holiday Cheer!

Happy Holidays from COMBO!

We just wanted to thank you for all the hard work that you put in all year round!

I hope you were able to get the delicious cookies that our OCM BOCES Culinary & Pastry Arts students had baked for us. https://www.ocmboces.org/teacherpage.cfm?teacher=2971

Here are a few pictures, of our students & instructor in action...

COMBO Election Results

The election results for executive officers and building representatives are as follows.

Front of card sent to recent retired COMBO member

COMBO Helping Members Even in Retirement!!!

COMBO Officer & Representatives Candidates

Every two (2) years, nominations for building representatives and elected officers shall be solicited from membership. The election for COMBO officers and building representatives will take place on December 12, 2024.

Excellus BCBS and Family Care Medical Group Reach Agreement

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Family Care Medical Group have announced a new contract agreement after weeks of contentious negotiations, the agreement will become effective starting Jan. 1, 2025. To read the complete article from News Channel 9 on this new agreement, click here.

Annual TRS/ERS Retirement Workshop

SAVE THE DATE - Thursday, March 7, 2024 @ 4:30 p.m. Located at NYSUT CNY Regional Office 4983 Brittonfield Parkway East Syracuse, NY 13057.