Higher education unionists, supporters rally against cuts to CUNY

NYSUT members joined the Professional Staff Congress, staff and students on the streets of Manhattan Tuesday to protest Gov. Paterson's proposed $53 million budget cut at the City University of New York.

Educators share strategies to help English language learners succeed

"We want our English language learners to thrive, not just survive," says Vice President Maria Neira. "And we want our educators to have the tools and support they need to make that possible."

NYSUT launches media campaign against midyear cuts

The union calls on the Legislature to reject damaging cuts to public schools and colleges and to instead tap the state's rainy day fund and pursue other cost-savings and efficiencies. WITH AUDIO.

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RA 2010: Defining Excellence

NYSUT's 38th Annual Representative Assembly takes place at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, DC Thursday, April 29 - Saturday, May 1, 2010. Learn more, reserve your housing online and log in to Leader Access for additional resources.

Lesson plan initiative highlights work of Robert F. Kennedy

"Speak Up, Speak Out: Robert F. Kennedy, Champion of Social Justice" is an initiative to share Kennedy's legacy with a new generation of students. Lesson plans suitable for 4th, 8th and 11th grade classes link his social justice agenda to New York state standards in social studies and English language arts, offering a unique opportunity to blend the ideas, concepts, themes and skills of the standards with Kennedy's social justice history.

How do you educate students about justice? Let NYSUT know!

NYSUT encourages educators from pre-K through college to contribute lesson plans to a new online center - Speak Up, Speak Out: Educating About Justice.

Oppose Midyear Cuts to Education and Health Care

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NYSUT's new Career Center is your pathway to resources for professionals in education.

NYSUT members are 'Making Strides' this fall

Union members are striving to raise more than $1 million for the third year in a row to raise awareness and fund treatment and research programs to fight cancer. Updated with links to new photo galleries!

Reverse Trick-or-Treating highlights social justice, child labor abuses

NYSUT promotes "Reverse Trick-or-Treating" to highlight social justice, child labor abuses

NYSUT Executive V.P. Lubin announces retirement

Lubin has earned a deep respect in his years as a union leader - first at the United Federation of Teachers in New York City and then at the helm of NYSUT's legislative and political action department.