This Week at PSC (3.7.11): PSC Gets on the Bus to Albany
Get on the Bus to Albany CUNY is under attack, but budget cuts are not inevitable—there is still time to affect this year’s budget. Sign up right now for the Student-Faculty Higher Education Advocacy Day on March 15th and we’ll register you for lobby visits in Albany attended by students,…
This Week in the PSC (02.28.11): We Are All Wisconsin
We Are All Wisconsin Jim Perlstein, co-chair of the PSC Solidarity Committee, addressed thousands of New Yorkers at Saturday’s City Hall Park rally in support of Wisconsin trade unionists. His speech was a crowd favorite, noted for its humor and sharp political bite (A Reuters report of the rally features…
"This is What Democracy Looks Like"
With humor and a sharp political bite, Jim Perlstein, co-chair of the PSC Solidarity Committee, addresses thousands of New Yorkers at a 2/26/11 City Hall Park rally in support of Wisconsin trade unionists. Greetings from the Professional Staff Congress, the union representing 22,000 faculty and staff at the City University.…
On Wisconsin: More Than 500 Union Supporters Rally Outside Fox News HQ
by John Tarleton, Clarion Associate Editor Chanting “We are all Wisconsin”, a crowd of more than 500 people rallied outside Fox News's Midtown headquarters early Tuesday evening to show their support for public workers in Wisconsin. The Feb. 22 rally was one of dozens of solidarity events held across the…
This Week in the PSC (02.22.11): PSC in Solidarity with Wisconsin Unions
PSC in Solidarity with Wisconsin Unions On February 17th the PSC’s Delegate Assembly voted unanimously to endorse a statement of solidarity with Wisconsin trade unionists. President Barbara Bowen has traveled to Wisconsin, as part of an American Federation of Teachers (AFT ) team, to support Wisconsin unionist in their struggle…
This Week in the PSC (02.14.11): PSC Testifies at Joint Budget Hearing
PSC Testifies at Joint Budget Hearing PSC President Barbara Bowen and First Vice President Steve London joined leaders from United University Professions (UUP) and New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) on Thursday to urge legislators to oppose the Governor’s proposed cuts to CUNY and reverse the long-established trend of underinvestment…
This Week at PSC: PSC Challenges Governor Cuomo’s Proposed Budget
PSC Challenges Governor Cuomo’s Proposed Budget Instead of investing in CUNY and providing the resources that the university needs to provide a path to opportunity for the students of New York City, Governor Cuomo has put forward an Executive Budget that slashes CUNY funding. $95.1 million in cuts to CUNY…
This Week in the PSC (02.04.11): PSC Defending Academic Freedom
PSC Defending Academic Freedom When doctoral student Kristofer Petersen-Overton’s assignment to teach a graduate-level class called “Politics of the Middle East” was rescinded after the administration received a letter from a politician opposed to his appointment, the PSC spoke out in defense of academic freedom. The Brooklyn College chapter also…
This Week in the PSC (01.31.11): Union, Management Hold First Bargaining Session
PSC Defending Academic Freedom When doctoral student Kristofer Petersen-Overton’s assignment to teach a graduate-level class called “Politics of the Middle East” was rescinded after the administration received a letter from a politician opposed to his appointment, the PSC spoke out in defense of academic freedom. The Brooklyn College chapter also…
PSC to Join in February Lobbying Pushback Against Cuomo’s Austerity Agenda; Please Get Involved Now
Given the signals of severe budget cuts, wage freezes, tax caps, and other austerity measures coming from the Cuomo Administration, our state affiliate, New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) has scheduled two important statewide events. An extraordinary lobby day to be held February 15 at the Capitol will bring in…
