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Urging Albany to Increase Funding for CUNY

President James Davis called for a $198 million increase in state funding for CUNY over and above the Governor’s executive budget for Fiscal Year 2026 as he testified alongside leaders of UUP and NYSUT at a legislative hearing about state funding for higher education.

Read more. PSC's Budget Platform. Watch a clip from the hearing.
People’s Budget Campaign Launch

Paul Frangipane

Friday, March 14, 5PM | 25 Broadway

Mayoral Forum hosted by CUNY Rising Alliance

Meet the NYC Mayoral candidates, learn about their plans for uplifting CUNY, and ask them about how they plan to defend CUNY.

RSVP for March 14!
Cuts for Billionaire Tax Breaks

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Saturday, March 15, 11 AM | Foley Square

Mass March to Stop the Cuts

The City’s most active labor unions and community coalitions are mobilizing a mass show of force against right-wing politicians and the unelected billionaires who empower them.

Join us March 15! Share this video. Send this letter.
Sing Out Shout Out Action

Paul Frangipane

Union Designed Child Care Subsidy Program for Working Parents in NYC

PSC members may be eligible for a subsidized child care benefit that is provided through the Child Care Facilitated Enrollment Project. This funding can be used to help pay for various types of child care providers and can save parents an average of $15,000 – $18,000 per year (per child) in child care expenses. The PSC will be hosting an online information session for members on Mon., March 10 at 7pm.

Find out more. RSVP: March 10th, 7pm
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With PSC membership, you ensure our union has the resources to protect our rights at work and to fight for better pay and benefits, improved working conditions and quality education for CUNY students.

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This Week in the PSC
March 3, 2025

Urging Albany to Fund CUNY | Protecting Academic Freedom

President James Davis called for a $198 million increase in state funding for CUNY over and above the Governor’s executive budget for Fiscal Year 2026 as he testified last Tuesday…

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News & Events
February 28, 2025

PSC Opposes the Governor’s Violation of Academic Freedom at Hunter College

President James Davis registered the PSC’s strong objection to Governor Hochul’s removal of a job posting for a Palestinian Studies faculty position at Hunter College in a February 26th letter…

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PSC In the News
February 27, 2025

Gov. Hochul facing pushback over removal of Palestinian Studies professor job listing at CUNY

NY Daily News: The faculty union at the City University of New York is objecting to Gov. Hochul’s order to interrupt the hiring process for a Palestinian Studies professor, saying the move is…

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PSC In the News
February 26, 2025

Under Pressure, CUNY Removes Palestine Scholar Job Posting

Inside Higher Ed: New York governor Kathy Hochul took an unusual interest in the hiring practices of the City University of New York on Tuesday when she ordered the public…

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PSC In the News
February 26, 2025

New York governor orders removal of Palestinian studies job posting at CUNY

The Guardian: Hunter College faculty and staff union condemns Kathy Hochul’s order to take down listing, calling it ‘overreach of authority’.  The New York governor, Kathy Hochul ordered the City University of New…

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Events

Stand Up for Science – NYC Rally

March 7, 2025 · 12:00 pm

Childcare Subsidy Info Session

March 10, 2025 · 7:00 pm

Academic Freedom, Title VI, and Free Speech in the PSC-CUNY Context

March 13, 2025 · 6:30 pm — 8:00 pm

Mayoral Forum hosted by CRA

March 14, 2025 · 5:00 pm

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PSC Swag Shop!

The PSC has partnered with Worx Printing, a worker-owned union print co-operative, to establish a web store! We’ll still have free swag at events, but now you can buy brand-new shop exclusive t-shirts, mugs, and hats to show off your union pride. All items are manufactured on demand, US-made and union-printed, and sold at cost. Your items will be shipped directly to your home!

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A Forceful Advocate

The Professional Staff Congress is the union that represents 30,000 faculty and staff at the City University of New York and the CUNY Research Foundation. We are dedicated to advancing the professional lives of our members, enhancing their terms and conditions of employment, and maintaining the strength and educational excellence of the nation’s largest urban public university.

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