Sen. Gounardes Introduces Bill to Protect New York from Invasion by Other States’ National Guards
NY Senate Newsroom: New bill would require other states to receive Governor’s permission before deploying their National Guard troops in New York. Proposal comes as President Trump has weaponized state National Guards to crack down on political opposition.
Professor Receives Visiting Scholar Appointment at Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
York College News: Professor Remi Alapo, Adjunct Assistant Professor of History at York College, CUNY, has been appointed Visiting Scholar at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Professor Alapo describes the appointment as a continuation of her commitment to advancing international academic collaboration and global Black Studies. During her…
Mamdani Hosts Reverse Town Hall with Union Workers
The NY Carib News: Less than a day after the mayoral debate, where Zohran Mamdani answered New Yorkers' questions, he joined union workers at a "reverse town hall" where he asked the questions. Zohran Mamdani listened to the issues that New York City workers face everyday.
No Kings Labor March This Saturday, 10/18
Please, join the PSC at the No Kings Labor March and show the muscle of the NYC labor movement in the fight against right-wing repression. Sign up here to join us at the October 18th “NO KINGS” mobilization!
PSC rallies in support of fired faculty amid ‘climate of fear’
The Chief: A cowbell, a saxophone, drums and chants of solidarity rang out in Midtown Friday as dozens of students and staff of the City University of New York rallied outside CUNY’s central office on East 42nd Street in support of four adjunct faculty members who the union claims lost…
CUNY Union Leads Charge Against Federal Attacks on Labor and Public Higher Education
The Knight News: The PSC has stepped into a more political role, defending labor rights, public higher education, immigrant rights, and student access to affordable education, all linked to President Trump’s agenda. In an August 26th digital report, PSC President James Davis addressed the list of federal threats, from slashing…
Cuomo’s controversial CUNY record resurfaces as affordability concerns dominate mayor’s race
Politico: As Andrew Cuomo vies to become the next mayor of New York City, his past attempts to cut state aid to the City University of New York are raising questions about his commitment to public universities in a race centered on affordability. CUNY endured decades of declining state aid,…
The Professional Staff Congress/CUNY Workers ‘Battles Against The Rise Of The New McCarthyism’
WNY Labor Today: The Professional Staff Congress (PSC), the Union that represents 30,000 Faculty and Staff at the City University of New York (CUNY), spent much of the Summer battling against the rise of Right-Wing McCarthyist assaults on American Universities, including specific attacks against Members and academic freedom at CUNY.…
New Health Benefits Plan January 1st
The Municipal Labor Committee (MLC) has approved a new health benefits plan for active employees, pre-Medicare retirees, and their dependents. The New York City Employee PPO Plan, administered by Emblem and United Healthcare, will replace the current GHI plan administered by Emblem and Anthem/Blue Cross starting January 1, 2026. The…
New health benefits plan to replace Emblem/GHI on January 1, 2026
The Municipal Labor Committee (MLC) has approved a new health benefits plan for active employees, pre-Medicare retirees, and their dependents. The New York City Employee PPO Plan, administered by Emblem and United Healthcare, will replace the current GHI plan administered by Emblem and Anthem/Blue Cross starting January 1, 2026. The…
