Welcome to the Retiree Division
Welcome to the Retiree Division section of Local 1180's new website. More than just a drop-in center, the Retiree Division provides retirees of CWA Local 1180 with a venue to pursue their social, intellectual, and educational interests throughout their retirement. Through thoughtful and creative planning, the staff of the Retiree Division prepares a monthly calendar representing a compilation of some of the greatest activities in the area at any given moment. Broadway shows, trips, speakers, lunches, and interactive workshops allow retirees to socialize with peers, have fun, and learn a little along the way.
We can only begin to tell you about how glad our retirees are to have a one-stop-shopping experience that offers so many ways to keep busy, engaged, and active. We hope that you make the decision to join in on some of the fun. Read the monthly calendar to see what events are coming up, and then call to reserve your space. Remember that we are providing programs for more than 4,000 retirees in the New York City area, so space may be limited.
We have a special welcome gift for all 'newbie' retirees. Or, if you are an existing retiree, stop by the office just to say hello. We can't wait to greet you all.
Director's Message
Welcome to 2020! Did anyone besides me think that by the time the calendar read 2020 we would have flying cars and mind-reading devices? Well, cars don’t fly, but they are almost self-driving and the eerily accurate Google that follows me around the internet reminding me of everything I looked at in the past three days is kind of like a mind reader. Anyway, good wishes for the start of what I hope to be a prosperous, fun and successful year for each of you and your families.
In order to help you accomplish this, I am offering a complete overview of the benefits you get as a retiree through Local 1180. Oftentimes, retirees only use the benefits they are familiar with and omit others that they are eligible for simply due to the fact they lack knowledge of those benefits — and because no one really wants to read a huge benefit book. Keep this list handy so you and/or your registered dependents can make appropriate choices in the moment a benefit need or question arises.
Any retiree with Congratulations they want to share, should email the information to: retireedivision@cwa1180.org
Congratulations to retiree Eddie Barrett, who reported that she is just returned from Tennessee where she attended the graduation ceremonies of both her great-grand daughter from college and her grand-son from High School!! That’s a lot to celebrate Eddie!! Congratulations!!
Congratulations to awesome grandma/retiree Helena Crump whose grandson Tyliek Williams graduated from Buffalo State College with honors!
She’s waiting on the college acceptance letter for her granddaughter now!
Great news for retiree (can’t say her name due to confidentiality) who went to OLR to state that her Medicare reimbursement was incorrect and found out that the incorrect amount was for her husband and that OLR didn’t have her information at all and she is now eligible for 3 years retroactive Medicare reimbursement in addition to the $300 differential!! Way to go empowered 1180 retiree!!
Any retiree with Condolences they want to share, should email the information to: retireedivision@cwa1180.org
Condolences to George Cuevas on the passing of his mother Emily Boria on March 25, 2019, at Arnold Walter Nursing. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing at 8:31 p.m.
Condolences to family and friends of Sonja Bentley. She left us peacefully on May 9, 2019. Sonja worked for the Dept. of Buildings for 33 years! That’s a lot of service.
Meet the Retiree Division Staff
Lynda Hogan
Assistant to the Director
Retiree Benefits
Dianne Mason-Smith
Assistant to the Director
Retiree Programs & Events
Amber Mathis
Administrative
Assistant
Indra Subryan
Benefit Assistant
Local 1180 Retiree Division History
In 1996, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to offer a new benefit to retirees that would assist them in transitioning from a worker to a retiree. The age wave was producing a new group of retirees that had shown a greater interest in remaining active. The Retiree Division was born that year and began offering recreational programming, workshops, educational classes all within a new center housed 97 Hudson Street, on the lower level of the building occupied by Local 1180. The Division continues to reach out to retired members and provide an opportunity that promotes their physical and emotional well-being as they remain active educationally, culturally, and socially. The Retiree Division engages retirees in activities that support a long and healthy retirement with dignity and respect.
Retiree Division Contact Information
CWA Local 1180 Retiree Division
97 Hudson Street | New York, NY 10013
212.
retireedivision@cwa1180.org
Mailing Address
CWA Local 1180 Retiree Division
6 Harrison Street, New York, NY 10013
