Endorsements in the 2025 New York City comptroller race
City & State: In an election where there is not much daylight policy-wise between the two leading candidates, the race to be New York City’s next comptroller has become one focused on coalition building. Though Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine has a much deeper war chest than City Council Finance…
“No Kings” Seeded a Mass Movement Against Trump, Backed by Labor
In These Times: Millions of demonstrators across the country came out into the streets on June 14 at more than 2,000 protests in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Organizers estimated that the mobilization, called “No Kings Day of Defiance,” drew at least five million people nationwide, which would make…
Nonprofits, grassroots groups, unions denounce Trump admin on ‘No Kings Day’
City & State: As nearly 50,000 protesters took to the streets across New York City for “No Kings Day” on Saturday, grassroot organizations, unions and nonprofits were among those leading the outcry against the Trump administration. Coinciding with a Flag Day military parade and the president’s birthday in Washington D.C.,…
Don’t Rank Cuomo for Mayor | No Kings March Saturday
The Executive Council of the PSC voted to change our union's endorsements for NYC mayor after Jessica Ramos endorsed Andrew Cuomo. We are now urging voters to rank Michael Blake in fourth or fifth place.
Labor unions voice their mayoral, comptroller candidate support
Amsterdam News: Labor unions have announced their endorsements for the mayoral and comptroller candidates they believe will best represent their members. Democratic Party primary elections in New York City are scheduled for June 24, while the Republican Party –– which has selected Curtis Sliwa as its mayoral candidate –– will…
Update on Pending NYC Health Insurance Changes
This week, the NYC Office of the Mayor announced the conclusion of the bidding process to identify a new health insurance provider to replace the current city employee comprehensive benefits plan (CBP). That plan has been offered by Emblem/GHI + Anthem/Blue Cross. The new provider will be administered by Emblem…
NY’s Congressional Reps Must Defend Research Funding | Immigrant Solidarity Petition Delivery
Federal investment in research generates enormous benefits for our health, our global leadership in innovation, and our economy. In the sciences and beyond, federal grants also provide support to students and academic workers. Our Congressional representatives must insist that appropriated funds be disbursed as intended and must resist severe cuts…
The 2025 Trailblazers in Higher Education
City & State: A onetime staffer in the New York City Public Advocate’s Office, Bettina Damiani is dedicated to the labor movement and to fighting for the faculty and staff at CUNY. As the legislative director of CUNY’s Professional Staff Congress, she rallied members to help in the fight against…
Trump Cancels Federal Research Grants. What Are the Consequences?
NEA: Earlier this month, the National Science Foundation (NSF) suddenly terminated Hardin’s three-year, $231,554 grant, about two-thirds of the way through her team’s work. Their task? Investigating the lack of licensed computer-science teachers in U.S., especially women and educators of color. Today, Hardin and her team know the solutions—but their…
PSC Members Deliver Over 7,300 Signatures to CUNY: No ICE/DHS on CUNY Campuses!
Union leaders and rank and file members of the PSC’s Immigrant Solidarity Working Group met outside CUNY’s midtown headquarters to deliver a petition signed by more than 7,300 members of the CUNY community demanding “No ICE/DHS at CUNY.”
