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Kristofer Petersen-Overton’s assignment to teach a graduate-level class called “Politics of the Middle East” was rescinded after the administration received a letter from a politician opposed to his appointment, the PSC spoke out in defense of academic freedom.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Kristofer Petersen-Overton’s assignment to teach a graduate-level class called “Politics of the Middle East” was rescinded after the administration received a letter from a politician opposed to his appointment, the PSC spoke out in defense of academic freedom.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…
FEDERAL JUDGE HALTS PATERSON’S FURLOUGH PLAN FOR CUNY PROFESSORS
5/12/10 Issues temporary restraining order, hearing on injunction set for May 26. Today, US District Judge Lawrence Kahn issued a temporary restraining order to stop New York State from furloughing state workers, including CUNY faculty and staff. Their union, the Professional Staff Congress/CUNY, filed the motion arguing that the furloughs…
