The PSC Stands in Solidarity with the Brave Teachers of West Virginia
The Professional Staff Congress, the union representing 30,000 faculty and staff at the City University of New York, stands in solidarity with teachers and staff of West Virginia schools as you return to work today. We congratulate you on your victory and share your relief in being able…
CUNY/SUNY STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF TO LAWMAKERS: INVEST IN QUALITY EDUCATION, ON-TIME GRADUATION
Albany, 2/28/18 — More than 500 college students, faculty and staff are in Albany as part of a statewide Higher Education Action Day urging lawmakers to increase state funding for the State University and the City University of New York—SUNY and CUNY. The governor’s Executive Budget holds state…
This Week in the PSC (02.14.18): Janus v AFSCME and our PSC Contract
Janus v AFSCME and our PSC Contract Our union has the power to make gains in each contract because we all contribute financially. But the Supreme Court is expected to prohibit union fee collection for public workers when it rules on Janus V. AFSCME, a lawsuit designed to destroy unions…
This Week in the PSC (02.05.18): We are Stronger Because We Stick Together as a Union
We are Stronger Because We Stick Together as a Union Sign Our New PSC Membership Card On Monday, February 26, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear Janus v. AFSCME, a case backed by politicians and corporate interests scheming to destroy unions like the PSC and end our power to work…
This Week in the PSC (12.12.17): Our Favorite Photos from the Contract Campaign Kick-Off
Our Favorite Photos from the Contract Campaign Kick-Off Last Monday’s Contract Campaign Kick-off was a powerful—and beautiful—event. Click here to see some of the best photos and here to see a round-up of recent media coverage of the PSC’s work, including a Chronicle of Higher Education article on how our…
CUNY Faculty and Staff Kick off Contract Campaign for Fair Salaries, Quality Education
Unions, Community Orgs, Elected Officials Press CUNY to Negotiate a Competitive Contract for 30,000 Faculty and Staff New York—With their union contract four days expired, hundreds of CUNY faculty and staff represented by the Professional Staff Congress kicked off an energetic contract campaign tonight in midtown. The kick-off—a…
This Week in the PSC (11.22.17): Chancellor Milliken to Step Down
Chancellor Milliken to Step Down James B. Milliken, chancellor of CUNY, announced yesterday that he will step down from his position as chancellor at the end of the academic year. “The PSC will continue to work with Chancellor Milliken while he remains in office and will seek to make as…