This Week in the PSC (8.8.11): In solidarity with Verizon workers
In solidarity with Verizon workers—sign the petition 45,000 CWA and IBEW members are now on strike to stop Verizon’s attempt to gut their contract. Despite record profits, Verizon is demanding concessions that would let them outsource more jobs, slash sick days and holidays, eliminate benefits for injured workers, and cut…
This Week in the PSC (8.2.11): Court Order Holds Up CUNY Tuition Hike; Full Board of Trustees to Vote August 3rd
Court Order Holds Up CUNY Tuition Hike; Full Board of Trustees to Vote August 3rd In response to a lawsuit filed by three Lehman College students, a state Supreme Court judge signed an order blocking the $300 tuition increase passed by the Executive Committee of the CUNY Board of Trustees…
This Week in the PSC (7.25.11): CUNY to Hike Tuition $300
CUNY to Hike Tuition $300 Last Thursday, the CUNY Trustees approved a resolution calling for $150 per semester tuition hikes for full-time students at senior and community colleges. Read PSC’s statement and find links to a video of the vote and audio of student and faculty testimony. Defend Social Security…
This Week in the PSC (7.19.11): Board of Trustees Hearing Alert
Board of Trustees Hearing Alert At the end of the legislative session in June, the state legislature authorized CUNY and SUNY to increase senior college tuition by up to $300 per year for the next five years. In November 2010, the CUNY Trustees approved a senior college tuition hike of…
CUNY receives modest restorations in the City budget
CUNY faculty, staff and students begin their march from City Hall to BMCC, May 5 Modest Restorations On Wednesday, June 29 the City Council passed a budget that fell short of restoring necessary funding for CUNY community colleges and student aid. Thanks to PSC’s advocacy, the Council added $25.25 million…
This Week in the PSC (6.29.11): CUNY receives modest restorations in the final City budget
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter CUNY receives modest restorations in the final City budget On Wednesday morning, the City Council passed a budget that fell short of restoring necessary funding for CUNY community colleges and student aid. Thanks to PSC’s advocacy, the Council added $25.25 million to the Mayor’s…
This Week in the PSC will be sent Wednesday, after the NYC budget details emerge
This Week in the PSC will be sent Wednesday, after the NYC budget details emerge
PSC Statement on Albany's "Framework" Agreement on CUNY and SUNY
The following is a statement made by Barbara Bowen, President of the PSC. New York, June 21, 2011 — While all the details of Albany’s emerging “framework” for funding CUNY and SUNY are not yet available, we commend the legislative leaders and the governor for recognizing the need to stabilize…
This Week in the PSC (06.21.11): In defense of shared governance
“Like” Facebook.com/PSC.CUNY and follow PSC_CUNY on Twitter In defense of shared governance Last Thursday, the PSC Delegate Assembly passed a resolution urging the CUNY Board of Trustees to reject the proposed “Resolution on Creating an Efficient Transfer System,” a measure that would threaten academic quality at CUNY by overhauling the…
This Week in the PSC (6.6.11): Keep the Pressure on the City Council
“Like” Facebook.com/PSC.CUNY and follow PSC_CUNY on Twitter Keep the pressure on; City budget for CUNY not yet decided Mayor Bloomberg has called for punishing cuts to CUNY—on top of the State budget cuts already hurting the colleges. PSC members and leaders are pressing the City Council, which has restored CUNY…
