Pallotta: Don't give up your voice — VOTE Nov. 6
It's troubling that, in this greatest democracy on Earth, only about half of eligible voters actually go to the polls on Election Day, Andy Pallotta said in this week's radio commentary. In some years, it's less than half.
In this crucial mid-term election year, we are proud to endorse - and enthusiastically work for - candidates who will be our advocates in Albany and Washington ... and who vote in ways that benefit middle class families, public education, health care and labor - regardless of their political party. (Above, NYSUT members in Rockland County get the word out to re-elect state Sen. David Carlucci on Nov. 6.)
Look for NYSUT's 2018 Voter Guide in the mail next week.
Syracuse summit promotes 'Take a Look at Teaching' initiative
NYSUT's first in a series of "Take a Look at Teaching" summits will kick off Oct. 30 in Syracuse. In an interview on Capitol Pressroom radio, NYSUT Executive Vice President Jolene DiBrango and Syracuse TA President Megan Root say the goal is to engage teachers, students, higher education faculty and state policymakers in a dialogue on how to inspire a new generation to become teachers and help diversify the profession. For more information contact jbadgley@nysutmail.org.
Union strong at annual Community College conference
Solidarity, union strength and the fight against anti-union forces were key motivators at the 40th annual NYSUT Community College Conference. Among the topics: how to better serve adjuncts; proposed state funding changes; how to address women's issues in the union; how to reclaim the promise of racial equity; members' rights and responsibilities in Title VII and IX; how to use member surveys; and how to collaborate for LGBTQ solidarity. (Above: Jeff Zeller, Rockland Community College Adjunct Faculty Association, leads a workshop on negotiating adjunct issues.)
More news
- Again this year, NYSUT members have come out in great numbers for Making Strides walks. Shout out to Joe Cantafio whose efforts raised more than $30,000 in memory of Sonia Basko.
- NYSUT delivers testimony on issues with school health, mental health and physical education to Assembly education hearing.
- Order or download resources for SRP Recognition Day, Nov. 20.
- Deadline is Dec. 3! Nomination forms for NYSUT's annual constituency awards are now online.
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