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Unions successful in blocking furloughs

Two of NYSUT's higher education locals won a decisive victory in Federal District Court Friday morning when Judge Lawrence Kahn granted them a preliminary injunction that blocks indefinitely Gov. David Paterson's plan to furlough state employees.

Higher Education Member of the Year: Charles R. Clarke

Thirty-nine years ago, when Charlie Clarke began working at MCC as a 22-year-old instructor, he recognized the need to become involved in the union so that improvements in salary, fringe benefits and working conditions would continue to be made on behalf of young members like himself. He realized involvement was the key to moving issues forward.

Higher Education Member of the Year: Iris DeLutro

Her professional work as a senior counselor at the City University of New York unites many of the different constituencies NYSUT represents - teachers, paraprofessionals, higher education faculty and professional staff.

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NYSUT decries SUNY budget cuts

At a noon-time rally sponsored by United University Professions, the NYSUT-affiliated union representing SUNY's academic and professional faculty, NYSUT President Richard C. Iannuzzi noted that SUNY campuses hold the key to restarting the state's economic engine.

When economy falters, community colleges fill vital needs

Community colleges see growth in enrollment as students seek marketable skills, training.

Principles of Excellence: Pre-K through 12 and Higher Education

NYSUT convention delegates approved a slate of innovative principles designed to help educators take the lead in defining excellence in the professions.