Legislative News Archive
November 2009
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11/6/2009
NYSUT breaks logjam to fund teacher centers -
11/6/2009
Oppose Tier V Plan for New Employees -
11/6/2009
President's Perspective: Reflecting on the state of our professions -
11/6/2009
Medicare cuts could mean less access to doctors -
11/6/2009
Grassroots effort helps elect Owens -
11/6/2009
Schools: We're already hurting -
11/5/2009
Union calls for halt to public higher ed cuts -
11/5/2009
Take Action on Health Care Reform: Call Congress Today -
11/5/2009
NEA, AFT seeking federal recognition for SRPs -
11/5/2009
An interview with Congressman John Hall -
11/4/2009
Owens wins closely watched race -
11/4/2009
NYSUT congratulates Owens on victory in the 23rd
October 2009
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10/28/2009
Higher education unionists, supporters rally against cuts to CUNY -
10/28/2009
Retirees mobilize for health care reform -
10/26/2009
Upcoming public hearings on the governor's proposed midyear cuts -
10/26/2009
NYSUT launches media campaign against midyear cuts -
10/25/2009
BOCES leaders: Our members deserve better shake -
10/25/2009
Midyear cuts a disinvestment in students -
10/24/2009
President's Perspective: More budget cuts take a human toll -
10/21/2009
Midyear cuts: Situation critical at SUNY, CUNY -
10/21/2009
Testimony on Proposed Midyear Cuts to Education -
10/20/2009
Take Action: Oppose Midyear Cuts -
10/15/2009
Midyear cuts would devastate schools, colleges -
10/15/2009
Legislative Update: 2009 End-of-Session -
10/12/2009
New cuts to SUNY will devastate system -
10/9/2009
President's Perspective: Now is the time for health care reform -
10/8/2009
NYSUT's Lubin announces retirement -
10/8/2009
With funding bill vetoed, what's next for 853s? -
10/7/2009
New York representatives support act to fund early childhood education -
10/6/2009
Mid-year cuts will cause grave harm to public higher ed -
10/2/2009
NYSUT Executive V.P. Lubin announces retirement -
10/1/2009
State's special schools get no relief
September 2009
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9/30/2009
Is New York on the White House 'A' list? -
9/25/2009
President's Perspective: Closing the gap means closing the circle -
9/24/2009
House approves bill extending unemployment benefits -
9/21/2009
Obama calls community colleges key to economic recovery -
9/18/2009
Veto of bill to help Special Act schools extremely disappointing -
9/17/2009
Last minute veto derails bill for SpecialAct/853 Schools -
9/15/2009
Labor leaders cheer Obama's support for health care reform, Employee Free Choice Act -
9/15/2009
Union voices concerns over Race to the Top -
9/14/2009
Senate dysfunction a disservice to New York -
9/14/2009
Stimulus funds helped trim expected job losses -
9/14/2009
Sen. Edward M Kennedy: 1932 - 2009 -
9/14/2009
Health care reform: facts vs. myths -
9/9/2009
Act now as clock ticks on Special Act/853 schools bill -
9/8/2009
Obama to students: 'Put in the hard work it takes to succeed'
August 2009
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8/26/2009
NYSUT joins nation in mourning death of Senator Kennedy -
8/20/2009
Report: Small schools aid suit stands -
8/17/2009
Get the facts on the health care debate
July 2009
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7/24/2009
Murphy sounds off on the health care debate -
7/24/2009
After meeting with Duncan, NYSUT confident New York schools will 'Race to the Top' -
7/20/2009
Senate acts on three union-backed bills before adjourning -
7/9/2009
Biden touts Federal Recovery Act at Clifton Park high school -
7/2/2009
Impact of Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Contingency Budgets in 2010-11 School Year
June 2009
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6/16/2009
Nurses lobby for better conditions, standards for staffing levels -
6/16/2009
President's Perspective: There's plenty of reason to look ahead -
6/16/2009
Turmoil at Capitol puts important bills on hold -
6/16/2009
We asked/you said: National standards for K-12 - what do you think? -
6/16/2009
Members continue to press for circuit breaker tax reform -
6/5/2009
Call the hot line as Tier 5 threat returns
May 2009
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5/31/2009
Union-backed circuit breaker generating support -
5/31/2009
Record 'yes' votes for school budgets -
5/29/2009
SRPs win access to state's family health plan -
5/20/2009
'Dignity for All Students Act' would prohibit harassment -
5/20/2009
Voters approve record 97 percent of school budgets -
5/19/2009
Retiree health insurance safe one more year -
5/14/2009
Prescription for success: Educate -
5/14/2009
Drug ruling a victory for cancer patients -
5/13/2009
PHOTOS: Activists rally for farm workers at the Capitol -
5/4/2009
Senator, union leaders meet -
5/3/2009
POV: Speaking up and out for national health care -
5/3/2009
Gay rights issues bring out two strong voices -
5/1/2009
Middle class needs Free Choice Act
April 2009
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4/22/2009
Union, State Ed to monitor how stimulus is spent -
4/22/2009
Despite fiscal crisis, some funding battles won -
4/17/2009
Point of View: The fight continues to protect Social Security -
4/16/2009
Reminder to districts: Stimulus aid is for saving jobs, improving achievement -
4/7/2009
Gillibrand: Fix, fund NCLB or 'get rid of it' -
4/7/2009
GLSEN's Jennings: Create climate to support gay students -
4/7/2009
Israel: Don't make teachers scapegoats -
4/7/2009
Federal Stimulus Funding for New York State -
4/3/2009
Lubin: Our work to preserve jobs, funds goes on -
4/1/2009
SCHOOL AID DATA: Your district's projected state funding
March 2009
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3/31/2009
Budget's a done deal - updated school aid numbers -
3/30/2009
School budget vote preparation essential -
3/27/2009
Free Choice Act restores work balance -
3/27/2009
Budget Radio Ad: 'Clock ticking toward state budget deadline' -
3/27/2009
Tier 5 proposal a bad idea for workers -
3/27/2009
President's Perspective: Connecting the dots: D.C. to Albany to home -
3/27/2009
Business and labor leaders endorse a higher tax on the wealthy -
3/27/2009
Unions opposed to contract givebacks -
3/26/2009
NYSUT joins education activists in urgent call for additional state aid -
3/19/2009
Iannuzzi: Obama administration and teachers unions are in sync -
3/19/2009
New York Times: Experts say taxes won't make the wealthy flee New York state -
3/18/2009
Does consolidation of small districts make sense? -
3/17/2009
TAKE ACTION: Urge Albany to support additional aid to education -
3/16/2009
President's Perspective: It's time for our critics to move forward with us -
3/13/2009
New labor secretary vows protections for workers -
3/13/2009
Thousands rally for tax reform, fair budget -
3/13/2009
Higher ed system strained by fewer faculty, more students -
3/13/2009
Welcoming faculty and staff of school with a special mission -
3/13/2009
Why Employee Free Choice Act is so necessary -
3/11/2009
Iannuzzi: NYSUT supports federal efforts to 'make standards standard' -
3/6/2009
PHOTOS: NYSUT leads state-wide protest against budget cuts -
3/5/2009
Where does NYSUT stand on proposed fees for self-funded health benefit plans? -
3/3/2009
Wealthy New Yorkers to state: Go ahead, tax me -
3/3/2009
Community colleges uniquely positioned to jumpstart state's economy -
3/3/2009
Legislators call for restoration of SUNY funds -
3/3/2009
NY poised to create green-collar workforce -
3/3/2009
State Budget: Where do things stand? And what's ahead? -
3/2/2009
Governor's budget contains freeze on state property tax payments
February 2009
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2/27/2009
Letters: NYSUT ads & advocacy challenged, supported -
2/27/2009
Cuts imperil teacher centers -
2/27/2009
BOCES activists seek to preserve state aid for all -
2/25/2009
PSC/CUNY campus budget hearings begin Feb. 26 -
2/25/2009
Regional rallies support fair share tax plan -
2/23/2009
Retired Congressman Mike McNulty hailed as a friend to labor -
2/17/2009
President's Perspective: Now it's New York's turn to step up -
2/13/2009
Stimulus money to save programs, thousands of jobs -
2/13/2009
Fair share income tax proposal gains steam -
2/13/2009
Legislative caucus looks at higher ed -
2/13/2009
Effects of budget shortfalls felt at SUNY campuses -
2/12/2009
Federal aid is on the way -
2/11/2009
Iannuzzi, Bloomberg press Congressional leaders to restore funding -
2/11/2009
Submit your 'true blue' photos - and take the next step -
2/10/2009
State senators act on fair tax plan -
2/10/2009
Urge Congress to restore funding (Update: House and Senate reach agreement) -
2/9/2009
NYSUT launches ad campaign to save vital services -
2/4/2009
New education secretary called innovative -
2/3/2009
Why most New Yorkers are calling for a more progressive income tax -
2/3/2009
Union to lawmakers: Use stimulus dollars -
2/3/2009
NYSUT activists gather in Albany for urgent effort against budget cuts -
2/3/2009
Union action helps protect public higher ed -
2/3/2009
President Iannuzzi: Cold inaugural provided cold reality -
2/2/2009
UFT slams New York City mayor's proposal to lay off educators en masse -
2/2/2009
Midyear cuts would be 'irresponsible'
January 2009
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1/30/2009
NYSUT decries SUNY budget cuts -
1/29/2009
Governor: New town hall meetings begin Jan. 30 in Johnstown -
1/29/2009
Center for Budget and Policy Priorities analyzes proposed federal funding -
1/28/2009
Proposed education budget would spark layoffs, retrenchment -
1/28/2009
Working Families Party: Gov's cuts hit schools, and everything else -
1/28/2009
Testimony on the Proposed Budget for K-12 Education -
1/28/2009
NY Times: Federal stimulus plan would provide flood of aid to education -
1/27/2009
4.00% Contingency Budget Cap for 2009-10 -
1/27/2009
Urgent alert: Lawmakers must say 'NO' to midyear community college cuts -
1/27/2009
NYSUT fights to stave off layoffs -
1/23/2009
NYSUT applauds choice of Gillibrand; praises Clinton's service -
1/21/2009
Budget Advocacy Timeline -
1/20/2009
Union calls on lawmakers to resist cuts -
1/20/2009
Teacher centers eliminated in budget proposal -
1/20/2009
Union tightens belt, seeks new resources -
1/15/2009
Proposed SUNY, CUNY budget cuts hurt economic development -
1/15/2009
Ruling orders charter schools to comply with audit -
1/15/2009
A call to resuscitate health care -
1/14/2009
NYSUT applauds Sen. Schumer's efforts to secure federal education aid -
1/14/2009
Tax Relief: NYSUT in coalition to push circuit breaker bill -
1/13/2009
A stimulus for schools? Schumer, Paterson unveil plan -
1/8/2009
NYSUT applauds Gov. Paterson's pledge to fight childhood obesity -
1/8/2009
BUDGET ALERT: Stop mid-year cut for community colleges -
1/7/2009
Paterson's State of the State message grim but hopeful -
1/7/2009
WNYT: Mixed reaction to Paterson's education plans
December 2008
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12/17/2008
Siena Poll: Voters show strong support for raising income tax on wealthy -
12/16/2008
NYSUT on budget proposal: Students shouldn't bear brunt of economic crisis -
12/16/2008
2009-10 Executive Budget - Pre-K–12 Education -
12/15/2008
Economists to Gov: 'Steep cuts will exacerbate downturn' -
12/12/2008
Comptroller says state economy needs federal infusion -
12/9/2008
Want to save money? Fix charter school financing -
12/8/2008
Unions gear up for budget battle -
12/8/2008
When economy falters, community colleges fill vital needs -
12/8/2008
President's Perspective: NYSUT stands ready to be part of the solution -
12/5/2008
President Iannuzzi responds to Newsday with solutions for property tax relief -
12/4/2008
REGENTS: Balance need for adequate funding with state's worsening revenue picture
November 2008
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11/22/2008
VIDEO: Activists take to the Capitol to protest mid-year budget cuts -
11/17/2008
Lubin offers insight on labor relations to Cornell public policy students -
11/17/2008
Union challenges proposed midyear cuts -
11/17/2008
ERS offers loan relief to members on active duty -
11/17/2008
When midyear cuts last loomed -
11/17/2008
Letters: Election results leave us a lengthy 'to-do' list -
11/14/2008
President Iannuzzi: Basking in victory but ready to work -
11/14/2008
Testimony: Impact of the Economic Crisis on the State Budget -
11/14/2008
Tax commission eyes funds for special education -
11/12/2008
Coalition to governor: 'Cuts alone will devastate New York's future' -
11/12/2008
NYSUT responds to governor's proposal -
11/5/2008
NYSUT hails Obama win; looks to new legislative session
October 2008
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10/31/2008
Regents seek OK for differentiated intervention plan -
10/27/2008
Exec. VP Lubin 'works it out' with Cornell public policy students -
10/21/2008
President Iannuzzi: Vote on issues, not skin color -
10/17/2008
Hot-button issue sparks suit in New York City -
10/17/2008
Union campaign reminds New York that campuses support communities -
10/17/2008
Don't take your voting rights for granted -
10/17/2008
NYSUT working to protect schools, higher ed, health care in wake of Wall Street crisis -
10/16/2008
Bailout produces mental health care coverage -
10/15/2008
Senate leader opposes mid-year education cuts -
10/8/2008
Legislative Update: End-of-Session 2008 -
10/3/2008
Lawmakers reminded of colleges' key role in local economy -
10/3/2008
SUNY officials detail fallout of budget cuts -
10/3/2008
President's Perspective: Higher ed a solution to fiscal crisis -
10/3/2008
Governor hosts dropout summit -
10/2/2008
Testimony to the NYS Commission on Property Tax Relief
September 2008
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9/24/2008
LI district to appeal bus transport ruling -
9/24/2008
Higher Ed Act bill on Bush's desk -
9/24/2008
Unions urge members to protest higher ed cuts -
9/22/2008
Unions are alive and well in many charter schools -
9/19/2008
Regents seek public's input on 'growth model' -
9/9/2008
Coalition message is heard: Support real tax relief, not a school cap -
9/9/2008
Imposed budget cuts termed devastating to SUNY and CUNY -
9/8/2008
President's Perspective: Politics made hot summer hotter -
9/8/2008
Nurses gain historic overtime law -
9/8/2008
Federal grant to transform Special Act school
August 2008
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8/20/2008
Funding cuts will have 'crippling effect' on SUNY, CUNY programs -
8/19/2008
NYSUT praises Assembly for offering 'real relief' to New York families -
8/18/2008
NYSUT offers Sen. Bruno a symbol of his strength as a leader -
8/18/2008
Studies show tax caps undermine special education -
8/15/2008
AUDIO: Iannuzzi: Tax cap is just political 'pandering' -
8/13/2008
New study reveals devastating effects of Massachusetts tax cap -
8/11/2008
Graduation rates are up in New York. Will a tax cap impede gains? -
8/8/2008
State senators blast tax cap proposal -
8/8/2008
NYSUT: Senate tax cap bill doesn't provide real relief -
8/7/2008
AUDIO: President Iannuzzi participates in tax cap panel discussion
July 2008
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7/23/2008
NYSUT gets the word out on 'circuit breaker' approach to property tax relief -
7/23/2008
Tax cap proposal is the 'wrong approach,' harmful to education -
7/21/2008
Congress overrides Bush Medicare veto -
7/14/2008
Support for circuit breaker reveals call for meaningful tax relief
June 2008
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6/27/2008
What is a property tax circuit breaker? -
6/25/2008
AUDIO: President Iannuzzi: Peeling back the rhetoric on tax caps -
6/24/2008
In Newsday op-ed, Iannuzzi calls tax cap the 'wrong answer' -
6/24/2008
NYSUT lauds Joe Bruno as an 'American success story' -
6/23/2008
New Yorkers prefer circuit breaker over tax cap -
6/23/2008
Tax cap would jeopardize student gains -
6/20/2008
End of mandatory overtime a welcome relief to nurses -
6/19/2008
NYSUT salutes end to mandatory overtime for nurses -
6/19/2008
Most school budgets pass on second try -
6/12/2008
Senate Minority Leader's tax cap remarks out of step with conference -
6/12/2008
Health care workers rally at the Capitol to end mandatory overtime for nurses -
6/10/2008
Broad-based coalition opposes arbitrary tax cap -
6/9/2008
Media Advisory: Coalition set to discuss tax cap Tuesday -
6/9/2008
AUDIO: Tax cap: 'Don't let Albany take away local control' -
6/8/2008
Editorial: Tax cap would have unforeseen consequences -
6/5/2008
Tell Albany: 'Support a Circuit Breaker for Tax Relief' -
6/4/2008
Summary: Report of the Commission on Property Tax Relief -
6/3/2008
Looking back at 40 years with the Taylor Law -
6/3/2008
Bill would pull certification of convicted teachers -
6/3/2008
'Yes' votes prevail as 92 percent of budgets pass -
6/3/2008
Public input on Contracts for Excellence funding -
6/2/2008
NYSUT responds to tax cap report
May 2008
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5/21/2008
Voters approve 92 percent of school budgets -
5/19/2008
Raid on SUNY, tax caps top lobby agenda -
5/19/2008
Senate approves class-inspired Rosa Parks bill -
5/12/2008
NYSUT activists reject tax caps and press lawmakers to stop raids on SUNY -
5/12/2008
How would a tax cap impact your school district's funding? -
5/8/2008
TAKE ACTION! Urge the governor to support funding for SUNY -
5/6/2008
Analysis: 2008 Property Tax Report Cards -
5/6/2008
Tax cap would be 'the wrong direction'
April 2008
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4/30/2008
NYSUT urges governor to reverse freeze on SUNY spending -
4/28/2008
NYSUT honors fallen, calls for action on Workers Memorial Day -
4/24/2008
Union fights proposal to further cut SUNY funds -
4/23/2008
Lubin urges rejection of tax cap -
4/23/2008
Tax Cap: Testimony to the Commission on Property Tax Relief -
4/23/2008
Proposed tax cap 'bad policy' for state's school children -
4/17/2008
NYSUT prevails in maintaining tenure integrity -
4/17/2008
Vice President Neira: 'Bad grades for linking tenure to test scores' -
4/15/2008
School aid: Your district's funding for 2008-09 -
4/11/2008
Governor says thanks for all you do -
4/10/2008
Local & Retiree Presidents: A leader shares insights, inspiration -
4/9/2008
NYSUT prevails in tenure change -
4/9/2008
Final education budget recognizes public school needs -
4/7/2008
Paternalistic purse provokes pay equity movement -
4/5/2008
Tenure rhetoric thrown into budget talks -
4/5/2008
Some progress seen as budget goes into overtime -
4/5/2008
President's Perspective: Promises kept: Lawmakers respond -
4/2/2008
NYSUT: Uphold high standards of tenure process -
4/1/2008
NYSUT issues response to proposed special education regulations
March 2008
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3/31/2008
Lawmakers near state budget agreement -
3/31/2008
State budget details emerge as clock runs out -
3/26/2008
Coalition calls on Legislature to act on public support for 'millionaire's tax' -
3/26/2008
Assembly proposal would provide revenue for education, health care -
3/20/2008
Coalition: NY's buying power could cut drug costs for all -
3/20/2008
NYSUT members caught on camera -
3/20/2008
Unionists tell lawmakers: Keep the promise -
3/20/2008
President's Perspective: A simple twist of faith in Albany -
3/20/2008
SRP presses Washington for school improvements -
3/20/2008
New governor is longtime advocate of public ed -
3/20/2008
Legislator thrives on BOCES training -
3/17/2008
Paterson sworn-in as state's new governor -
3/17/2008
NYSUT activists urge Legislature to keep the promise -
3/14/2008
Paterson prepares to take the helm -
3/14/2008
Gracious student becomes governor -
3/7/2008
Budget battle brings BOCES activists to Albany -
3/7/2008
Pre-K cost shift another unfunded mandate -
3/7/2008
Advocates make case for higher ed investment
February 2008
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2/28/2008
Widespread district use of law firms suggest need for review -
2/22/2008
Weingarten: Our kids deserve better than cuts and caps -
2/22/2008
Defining progress at Special Act schools -
2/22/2008
President's Perspective: Let's not cap our ability to end gap -
2/20/2008
Unions lobbying for retiree health care benefit -
2/13/2008
Iannuzzi: Charter school management is trying to have it both ways -
2/10/2008
Union leaders: Hold the higher (ed) ground -
2/10/2008
NYSUT, BOCES join forces to restore budget cuts -
2/10/2008
Union: Keep your promise to schools - restore education funding -
2/10/2008
Property tax caps would limit educational investment -
2/10/2008
SRPs to focus on legislative gains -
2/9/2008
President's Perspective: More than the budget on legislative table -
2/9/2008
NYSUT: Put some muscle into enforcing phys ed requirements -
2/8/2008
NYSUT lobbies for level Medicare playing field -
2/4/2008
Testimony on Elementary and Secondary Education 2008 -
2/4/2008
NYSUT calls on state lawmakers to keep promise to schools -
2/1/2008
2008-09 Executive Budget - Higher Education
January 2008
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1/31/2008
Testimony on K-12 Physical Education 2008 -
1/31/2008
Putting muscle into enforcing K-12 physical education requirements -
1/30/2008
Making SUNY and CUNY the cornerstone of state's economic plan -
1/30/2008
Testimony on Higher Education 2008 -
1/28/2008
President's Perspective: Budget proposal just that: a proposal -
1/25/2008
School aid: Your district's proposed funding for 2008-09 -
1/25/2008
Washington targets Medicaid reimbursements -
1/25/2008
NYSUT goes to court in charter audit lawsuit -
1/25/2008
Analysis: Governor's budget calls for higher ed cuts, tax cap commission -
1/25/2008
2008-09 Executive Budget for Pre-K–12 Education -
1/24/2008
POV: Phys ed mandates need muscle behind them -
1/23/2008
3.36% Contingency Budget Cap for 2008-09 -
1/22/2008
NYSUT on executive budget: 'We need to move steadily forward' with education investment -
1/18/2008
Physical education hearings scheduled for Jan. 31 -
1/18/2008
AUDIO: WAMC radio reports on charter school audits -
1/17/2008
NYSUT goes to court in charter audit lawsuit -
1/11/2008
Educational Conference Board seeks maintenance of solid funding -
1/11/2008
President's Perspective: Governor kicks off legislative give-and-take -
1/11/2008
Appeal planned in Monroe County revenue case -
1/11/2008
Leaders call for higher education investment -
1/11/2008
Contracts for Excellence: Millions of new dollars targeted for neediest students -
1/11/2008
State of the State address calls for more full-time faculty at SUNY, CUNY -
1/11/2008
NYSUT campaign warns against 'road to vouchers'
December 2007
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12/17/2007
Higher ed commission recommends more state support -
12/13/2007
Lubin outlines NYSUT budget priorities -
12/11/2007
It's a matter of principle: Why private tuition subsidies are bad for New York -
12/4/2007
In interview, Spitzer says education budget a priority -
12/3/2007
Tenure changes for new teachers are on the way -
12/3/2007
In celebration of excellence -
12/3/2007
How changes in reporting child abuse affect you -
12/1/2007
President's Perspective: Meeting with Gov. Spitzer at the project table
November 2007
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11/30/2007
Public ed advocate chairs important committee -
11/30/2007
NCLB renewal is on hold -
11/28/2007
TRS: Pension improvements need action in Albany -
11/28/2007
NYSUT mourns legislative pioneer Skuse -
11/21/2007
AUDIO: NYSUT Exec. VP Alan Lubin discusses BALCONY health care initiatives on Air America Radio -
11/19/2007
NYSUT calls Contracts for Excellence a significant step -
11/16/2007
OSHA ruling requires employers to pay for protective gear -
11/13/2007
Utah voters reject statewide voucher program -
11/9/2007
Union campaign seeks school funding fairness in Monroe County -
11/8/2007
NCLB: East Islip union leader offers good advice to Congress -
11/5/2007
NYSUT Exec. VP Lubin blogs from U.S.-Mexico border
October 2007
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10/26/2007
Suit targets fund diversion in Monroe County -
10/24/2007
Navigate red tape with the Medicare informational flow chart -
10/24/2007
Achievement gap conference tackles public education's No. 1 issue -
10/15/2007
Monroe County locals stand up for students -
10/15/2007
Keep up the pressure: It's time to fix NCLB -
10/12/2007
Testimony on educational needs of English language learners (ELLs) -
10/12/2007
Putting the action in political action -
10/12/2007
President's Perspective: Time to fix NCLB, or to start over -
10/3/2007
In Yonkers, governor promotes pre-K -
10/3/2007
NYSUT praises AFT's endorsement of Senator Clinton for president -
10/1/2007
Legislative Update: 2007 End-of-Session
September 2007
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9/30/2007
Times Union: Forum seeks solutions to challenges facing Hispanic students in region -
9/28/2007
NYSUT activists urge Congress to fix NCLB -
9/28/2007
President's Perspective: Transparency is a concern in district's plans for extra money -
9/26/2007
Brazile, Haycock to headline NYSUT's 'achievement gap' conference -
9/25/2007
Newsday: East Islip president calls for teacher input on NCLB -
9/17/2007
Spitzer highlights universal pre-K in Yonkers -
9/14/2007
NYSUT, national affiliates protest unwise NCLB changes -
9/14/2007
New Yorkers press on for affordable health care -
9/14/2007
NYSUT's 'Ending the Gap' conference kicks off Oct. 25 -
9/5/2007
Lubin presents BALCONY's 7 principles for affordable health care -
9/5/2007
SRP Recognition Day achieves permanent status -
9/5/2007
NYSUT, AFT offer ideas on fixing 'No Child' act -
9/5/2007
Constitution Day is Sept. 17 - here's how you can celebrate -
9/5/2007
Legislative session produces many victories -
9/4/2007
As school opens, NYSUT focuses on ensuring state aid is used wisely
August 2007
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8/29/2007
2007-08 School Budget Voting Summary -
8/22/2007
New State Aid Formula Provides Predictability for Local Union Leaders -
8/16/2007
NYSUT applauds governor for signing 'burden of proof' legislation -
8/1/2007
NYSUT lauds signing of SRP Recognition Day bill
July 2007
June 2007
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6/27/2007
NYSUT praises Legislature for passing permanent SRP Recognition Day -
6/21/2007
Save the date for NYSUT's 'Ending the Gap' symposium -
6/20/2007
Districts succeed at budget revotes -
6/20/2007
20 more school budgets approved, building on record year -
6/19/2007
Battle over School Vouchers Continues in States Across the Nation -
6/15/2007
NYSUT praises expansion of school-based health centers -
6/13/2007
North Country students quiz Sen. Clinton -
6/12/2007
Assembly passes mandatory nurse overtime bill -
6/6/2007
Spitzer pressing for increased leave benefits -
6/6/2007
NYSUT applauds Gov. Spitzer's signing of anti-human-trafficking law -
6/6/2007
VIDEO: Save Upstate Medical University Hospital -
6/5/2007
Testimony on Paid Family Leave Legislation -
6/4/2007
Higher education commission sharpens its 'cutting edge' -
6/4/2007
LGBT rally for equal rights -
6/1/2007
Anti-human trafficking bill awaits Spitzer's signature -
6/1/2007
Mandatory overtime bill gains momentum -
6/1/2007
Voice of Roosevelt local shakes in Albany -
6/1/2007
Fight for adequate funding rages in Syracuse, Yonkers -
6/1/2007
Get the lead out of school water: Bill would require annual testing -
6/1/2007
Report urges investment in urban schools
May 2007
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5/31/2007
Program for dying shows need for SUNY hospitals -
5/31/2007
State Ed announces record number of 'High Performing/Gap Closing' schools and districts -
5/21/2007
Coalition brainstorms on health care reform -
5/20/2007
School budgets: 'Yes' votes reach all-time high -
5/18/2007
Union praises governor's nutrition initiative -
5/18/2007
NYSUT activists make a final push at the Capitol -
5/18/2007
Rally provides lesson in government and politics -
5/18/2007
Day care providers win right to organize -
5/18/2007
Governor places emphasis on labor history -
5/16/2007
Voters approve a record 95.5 percent of school budgets -
5/9/2007
President Iannuzzi: Congress should protect nurses' bargaining rights -
5/8/2007
School psychologists launch 'Caring for Kids' campaign -
5/8/2007
Clinton moves schools to top of national agenda -
5/8/2007
NYSUT backs Spitzer's plan to combat childhood obesity -
5/8/2007
Lubin: Washington, can you spare a dime? -
5/7/2007
NYSUT activists lobby to keep SUNY hospitals public -
5/7/2007
NYSUT launches advertising campaign urging 'Yes' votes on budgets -
5/7/2007
BALCONY affordable health care forum features health care providers, national experts and advocates -
5/4/2007
VIDEO: Gov. Eliot Spitzer lauds education funding, accountability -
5/4/2007
Delegates show solidarity on behalf of SUNY hospitals, New Orleans educators -
5/4/2007
Unionists work to get out the pro-education vote
April 2007
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4/27/2007
Spitzer lauds education funding and accountability -
4/27/2007
Sen. Clinton and Gov. Spitzer address convention delegates -
4/25/2007
3,000 NYSUT delegates call on Congress to fix No Child Left Behind Act -
4/23/2007
Health insurance coverage bill for school district retirees renewed -
4/20/2007
Budget boosts teacher training -
4/20/2007
55 districts must sign 'Contract for Excellence' -
4/20/2007
Counting on the 'new' Congress to fix NCLB -
4/20/2007
RTI: A new option in evaluating learning disabilities -
4/20/2007
President's Perspective: Reforming education, nationally and at home -
4/20/2007
Preschool special ed gets slight funding boost -
4/20/2007
Psychologists lobby at Capitol -
4/20/2007
Wappingers coalition lobbies for school budget -
4/19/2007
NYSUT offers nursing updates -
4/19/2007
May 10 forum in Albany to address universal health care -
4/10/2007
School aid profile: Your district's funding data for 2007-08 -
4/10/2007
Contract for Excellence update: SED offers new memo, additional resources -
4/8/2007
Pro-worker legislation introduced -
4/8/2007
Higher Ed briefs: Congress tackles Higher Education Act -
4/5/2007
UUP presses campaign for Upstate Medical -
4/5/2007
Budget funds may be used to increase full-time faculty -
4/5/2007
Budget reflects commitment and compromise -
4/5/2007
More charter schools, with limits and reforms -
4/5/2007
State budget: the health care prescription -
4/4/2007
President's Perspective: Kudos all around -
4/3/2007
BALCONY Universal Health Care Forum set for Albany May 10th -
4/2/2007
School aid runs now available at stateaid.nysed.gov
March 2007
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3/27/2007
UUP sues to keep SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse part of SUNY -
3/26/2007
New York City coalition seeks smaller classes -
3/26/2007
Rockland coalition gets national audience on NCLB -
3/26/2007
Teachers 'live and breathe accountability' -
3/26/2007
UUP launches e-campaign to save SUNY Upstate Medical -
3/26/2007
Discovering the benefits of pre-K -
3/22/2007
NYSUT to lawmakers: Seize state budget opportunity -
3/19/2007
NYSUT activists converge at Capitol -
3/14/2007
NYSUT encourages legislators to invest in public higher ed -
3/12/2007
BOCES leaders enjoy a new starting point in state budget -
3/12/2007
With card check, labor scores organizing win -
3/12/2007
Lobbyists press for libraries, full-time lines -
3/12/2007
NYSUT reacts to Assembly, Senate budget proposals -
3/12/2007
Union leaders testify in legislative hearings -
3/12/2007
Compromise reached on workers' comp -
3/8/2007
Permanent SRP Day gains legislative steam -
3/7/2007
President Iannuzzi: Charter schools a weakness in governor's plan -
3/5/2007
NYSUT launches statewide media campaign: 'It's a Matter of Principle' -
3/5/2007
Q&A: Why NYSUT opposes vouchers
February 2007
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2/27/2007
Testimony on PreK-12 Education 2007 -
2/27/2007
NYSUT calls on Legislature to affirm bold direction for schools -
2/27/2007
Panelists ask: Who will get CFE funds? -
2/27/2007
Union focuses on higher ed, health care -
2/22/2007
2007-08 Executive Budget for Higher Education -
2/22/2007
2007-08 Executive Budget for Pre-K-12 Education -
2/8/2007
Testimony on Higher Education 2007 -
2/8/2007
NYSUT calls higher education proposal 'best start in years' -
2/6/2007
Black leaders make capitol gains -
2/5/2007
Accountability, equity define governor's ed goals -
2/5/2007
NYSUT: Spitzer budget a step in right direction
January 2007
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1/31/2007
Gov. Spitzer presents executive budget proposal -
1/31/2007
Education budget sets state in right direction -
1/29/2007
NYSUT applauds Spitzer's emphasis on equity and excellence -
1/29/2007
Unions endorse closing the gap in funding for libraries -
1/18/2007
Union's persistence pays off: Mental health parity bill becomes law -
1/18/2007
Union members rally to keep hospitals public -
1/18/2007
Union calls for teacher retention efforts -
1/18/2007
NYSUT makes its case on charter cap -
1/18/2007
NYSUT: Spitzer address a message of hope -
1/18/2007
Putting political action front and 'central' -
1/11/2007
BALCONY says New York state could save $100 million on drug purchases -
1/10/2007
NYSUT urges legislators to increase operating aid to public higher education -
1/8/2007
NYSUT urges state leaders to use CFE money to speed progress on teacher quality -
1/6/2007
UUP, NYSUT score a Medicare win in court -
1/3/2007
Gov. Spitzer's address, like first day of school, brings message of hope -
1/2/2007
NYSUT gears up for key Spitzer address
December 2006
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12/22/2006
NYSUT officers, leaders support Sen. Bruno -
12/14/2006
Legislators decide against raising charter school cap -
12/14/2006
Timothy's Law passes Legislature, signed into law by governor -
12/13/2006
UUP, NYSUT members rally to keep SUNY hospitals public -
12/7/2006
Union to lawmakers: Keep your campaign promises
November 2006
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11/28/2006
State plan to privatize SUNY teaching hospitals 'makes no sense' -
11/20/2006
NYSUT blasts court decision on CFE -
11/17/2006
NYSUT VP Maria Neira named to key Spitzer education committee -
11/16/2006
Regents call for $1.5 billion more in school aid -
11/15/2006
BALCONY premieres 9-11 workers' compensation PSAs -
11/8/2006
NYSUT thanks New York voters -
11/2/2006
Pensions and politics top retiree meeting agenda -
11/2/2006
A collegiate how-to on get-out-the-vote -
11/2/2006
Point of View: Why we must fight ... and vote -
11/2/2006
NYSUT calls for federal relief for new English learners -
11/2/2006
Business and labor join forces in BALCONY coalition
October 2006
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10/26/2006
Testimony on Limited English Proficient/English Language Learner (LEP/ELL) Assessments -
10/19/2006
Washington Watch: Katrina effort unveils hostile political priorities -
10/19/2006
CFE showdown in courts, rally in the streets -
10/19/2006
Group keeps focus on child care worker bill -
10/5/2006
Are you registered to vote? -
10/5/2006
Mental health coverage gains legislative win -
10/5/2006
Governor's vetoes target labor-backed bills -
10/5/2006
ELA results underscore need to resolve CFE -
10/5/2006
Washington Watch: The Bush imprint is indelible on labor relations board
September 2006
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9/21/2006
State rules again that subs are not Kelly temps -
9/21/2006
Feds find fault with special ed tests -
9/21/2006
Washington Watch: Bush seeks more D.C. voucher money -
9/7/2006
Washington Watch - Help for poor tied to tax cuts for the richest -
9/7/2006
AFT convention generates political heat