This Week in the PSC (10.10.17): President Bowen's Statement on U.S. Supreme Court'sDecision to Hear Janus v. AFSCME
President Bowen’s Statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision to Hear Janus v. AFSCME In late September the Trump Supreme Court agreed to hear Janus v. AFSCME, a case spearheaded by far-right groups on a mission to destroy the political and economic power of unions. Their agenda, in their own words,…
This Week in the PSC (09.27.17): Say YES! To Union Membership
Say YES! To Union Membership Here's a brochure detailing many of the raises, benefits, job protections and better working conditions we’ve achieved together as a union. The gains are possible because our dues and fees enable us to use our collective power in the workplace. But the Supreme Court will…
This Week in the PSC (09.25.17): CUNY Students' DACA Fees Will Be Covered
CUNY Students’ DACA Fees Will Be Covered Undocumented CUNY students participating in the DACA program targeted by President Trump will now have the $495 DACA-renewal application fee covered on the spot if they attend DACA-renewal events held by CUNY’s Citizenship Now program. They face a strict deadline of October 5…
This Week in the PSC (09.19.17): Another Attack on Our Health Care
Another Attack on Our Health Care Tell Washington to Reject the Graham-Cassidy Bill The Graham-Cassidy bill is being sold as a compromise—but it’s not. It’s just as bad as every form of Trumpcare that we’ve seen so far and, once again, favors the powerful over the vulnerable. This bill would…
This Week in the PSC (05.08.17) Deadline for One-Year and Three-Year Adjunct Appointment Notification: May 15
Pursuant to the contract and the 2010-17 MOA, notice must be provided on or before May 15 for both one-year and three year adjunct appointments. The contract requires that every appointment letter include the adjunct’s title and hourly rate of pay. Adjuncts are entitled to a one-year appointment if they…
