Health and Safety
On this page you will find the most up to date health and safety information for the 2021-22 school year. When there is updated information we will contact members and update this page.
Adam’s Update (11.17.25) Latest Update on RCSD’s Payroll Issues
Colleagues, The payroll debacle drags on. Here’s a summary of the current status: - The number of wrongful deductions for health benefits has diminished in last Friday’s payroll but some remain unresolved. Additionally, some deductions for the retirement system,...
Adam’s Update (10.27.25) Next Collective Action on Payroll
Colleagues, In addition to our lawsuit, and our other efforts to redress the continuing payroll fiasco, we are asking our members who are still adversely affected to sign up to tell their story to the school board at their Board of Education Speakers Forum this...
Adam’s Update (10.20.25) Lawsuit on Payroll Issues Filed
Colleagues, Last Friday, October 17, 2025, we filed a lawsuit in the Monroe County Supreme Court against the Rochester City School District. We are seeking an immediate injunction on the long festering payroll issues that continue to result in either no pay, delayed...
Adam’s Update (10.8.25) Lawsuit on RCSD Payroll Issues
Colleagues, At the request of RTA, and on behalf of all our adversely affected members, New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) attorneys are finalizing a lawsuit in Monroe County Supreme Court against the Rochester City School District. We are seeking an immediate...
Adam’s Update (9.24.25) Join the “Pay Us Correctly” Rally
Colleagues, Please come to our rally tomorrow, Thursday, from 4-6pm, in front of the RCSD headquarters at 131 W. Broad Street. Join our colleagues from ASAR, BENTE, and RAP. Car pooling encouraged. Ample parking is available at the Civic Center Garage nearby (55...
Adam’s Update (9.19.25) RCSD/Oracle Payroll Fiasco
Colleagues, The RCSD/Oracle payroll fiasco continues and we refuse to accept this as the new normal. Hundreds of teachers are yet to be paid, paid correctly, paid on time, or have correct deductions made. Additionally, many members of our sister unions, especially...