BENTE Local 2419

01/23/2026

Due to impending weather conditions, all District-related activities today (1/23) and through the weekend (1/24-25) are canceled.

01/05/2026

BENTE and the SSO community are saddened at the news of the sudden passing of SSO Felder, affectionately known as Florida, or Big John.
John became a BENTE member in 2013, he loved his job, and made real connections with the students and staff. The outpouring from fellow coworkers on social media is a testament to how much he was loved amongst those he worked with. John will truly be missed. 💙

12/14/2025

The snow didn’t keep our members away today at our annual Bills tailgate party and what a game it was! Go Bills! 💙❤️

11/22/2025

Tonight the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists-Rochester Chapter celebrated 25 years. BENTE retiree Aloma Cason received the Debbie Lee lifetime achievement award. 🌟

To learn more about CBTU: https://cbtu-rochesterchapter.org

11/05/2025

Our School Safety Officers met as a group yesterday during Superintendent's Conference Day. We are so grateful for everything they do to keep our schools safe! 💙

10/31/2025

10/24/2025

Today, Rochester City School District unions including BENTE Local 2419 met with Senator Jeremy Cooney to address the ongoing & unacceptable payroll issues impacting all of our members. Together we’re working towards lasting solutions. AFSCME Rochester & Genesee Valley Area Labor Federation Rochester Teachers Association

10/17/2025

ASAR, BENTE, RAP, and RTA officers met with the NYS comptrollers office this morning to discuss the ongoing payroll issues. We are united front when it comes to getting all members paid!

10/01/2025

Members continue to go unpaid! No urgency to pay people who worked for their money.

09/25/2025

All four unions were out to support today, as well as members from the international union, metro justice, the Rochester Labor council, our council 66 brothers and sisters from Auburn Community hospital and local 1635. In solidarity! 💙

09/24/2025

Which sign is your favorite?!

09/24/2025

As if she doesn’t do it all already, add artist to our Secretary Idalie’s resume! Signs are coming along and come rain 🌧️ or shine ☀️ , we will be rallying tomorrow!