This Week in the PSC (5.20.13): Crunch Time for the No Confidence in Pathways Vote
It’s Crunch Time for the No Confidence in Pathways Vote If you haven’t voted No Confidence in Pathways yet, please do so today. Here’s how. The larger the participation, the stronger the message. If you have voted already, please ask at least one colleague to do the same. All systems…
This Week in the PSC (05.15.13): You May Now Vote in the Pathways Referendum!
You May Now Vote in the Pathways Referendum! Voting by phone, website and by mail is fully functional. All problems are resolved, and the votes have been coming in. American Arbitration Association will be contacting full-time faculty directly to apologize for the series of errors on their part that led…
Phased Retirement Pilot Program Announced–June 2013
Next Deadline is June 7 PSC has reached agreement with CUNY on a three-year pilot program of Phased Retirement for full-time instructional staff who participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (primarily TIAA-CREF) and are at least 65 years old. (Current State law doesn’t allow for inclusion of members…
This Week in the PSC (05.06.13): Vote No Confidence in Pathways
Vote No Confidence in Pathways—May 9 - 31 University Chancellor Matthew Goldstein is stepping down, Board of Trustees Chair Benno Schmidt’s term is ending, and CUNY will have an interim chancellor. The coming period of transition is a chance to make the next CUNY administration rethink its approach to Pathways.…
This Week in the PSC (04.29.13): No Confidence in Pathways Vote Announced
No Confidence in Pathways Vote Announced The departure of University Chancellor Matthew Goldstein presents a strategic moment to send a message to the incoming CUNY administration in a form they cannot ignore that the faculty has no confidence in Pathways. Next week full-time faculty will receive in the mail a…
Fourteen-Month Extension for Adjunct Health Insurance
On Wednesday, April 24th, PSC President Barbara Bowen wrote a letter to adjuncts informing them that: Adjunct health insurance through the PSC-CUNY Welfare Fund has been extended for a year and two months—through June 30, 2014. An agreement between the PSC and CUNY on the 14-month extension was…
This Week in the PSC (04.15.13): Chancellor Goldstein Stepping Down
Chancellor Goldstein Stepping Down Matthew Goldstein, chancellor of CUNY since 1999, has announced he plans to step down this summer. Dr. Goldstein has led efforts to rebuild the ranks of full-time faculty at CUNY and agreed to meaningful contractual improvements to pay and working conditions for full- and part-time faculty…
This Week in the PSC (04.08.13): RSVP for PSC's Mayoral Forum
RSVP for PSC’s Mayoral Forum—Tues., Apr. 23 Bill de Blasio, Adolfo Carrion, John Liu, Christine Quinn, and Bill Thompson have agreed to appear at PSC’s Mayoral Forum on Tues., Apr. 23 from 7-9 PM. Other candidates’ confirmations are pending. You can RSVP for the forum at this link and download…
This Week in the PSC (04.01.13): CUNY and Racial Justice Forum–Wed., Apr. 3
CUNY & Racial Justice Forum—This Wed., Apr. 3 There will be a forum examining access of students and faculty of color to public higher education this Wed., Apr. 3 at the PSC Union Hall (61 Broadway, 16th floor). Sponsored by PSC and the Public Science Project of the CUNY Graduate…
This Week in the PSC (03.18.13): Renowned CUNY Faculty Speak Out in Ad Campaign against Pathways
Renowned CUNY Faculty Speak Out in Ad Campaign against Pathways After passing more than 100 resolutions against Pathways, gathering almost 6,000 signatures, challenging CUNY in court and still not being heard, the union is going public with our concern about the quality of a CUNY degree. Dr. Blanche Wiesen Cook,…
