Archive
Media Release Archive
November 2009
October 2009
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10/26/2009
NYSUT launches media campaign against midyear cuts -
10/16/2009
Lawsuit filed to block mandated flu vaccinations -
10/15/2009
Midyear cuts would devastate schools, colleges -
10/15/2009
Students, teachers headed to NYC for 'NanoDay' technology field trip -
10/14/2009
Reverse Trick-or-Treating highlights social justice, child labor abuses -
10/8/2009
NYSUT awarded innovation grant to redesign teacher evaluations -
10/6/2009
Mid-year cuts will cause grave harm to public higher ed -
10/6/2009
Buffalo to host NYSUT's convention in 2012; big economic impact projected -
10/5/2009
Iannuzzi: Washington is becoming a 'center of education' for New York state -
10/2/2009
Jones Beach Lifeguard Corps spearheads effort to right beach erosion -
10/2/2009
AUDIO: Iannuzzi discusses 'Race to the Top' on WAMC public radio -
10/1/2009
NYSUT welcomes David M. Steiner as state education commissioner
September 2009
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9/30/2009
Students, parents and President Iannuzzi weigh-in on longer school days -
9/18/2009
Veto of bill to help Special Act schools extremely disappointing -
9/15/2009
NYSUT salutes Valley Central teacher as New York State Teacher of the Year -
9/14/2009
Patrick J. Lyons named assistant to NYSUT President Richard C. Iannuzzi -
9/14/2009
NYSUT welcomes John King in new role at State Education Dept -
9/14/2009
Dutchess County administrative employees organizing -
9/3/2009
Unions and school boards find common ground in difficult times
August 2009
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8/28/2009
NYSUT officers on hand for opening of state fair -
8/26/2009
NYSUT joins nation in mourning death of Senator Kennedy -
8/25/2009
State Fair offers back-to-school opportunities -
8/17/2009
AUDIO: In the battle against H1N1 flu virus, schools are on the front line -
8/14/2009
Photos: NYSUT teams with industry on Tech Valley workforce development -
8/7/2009
USA Today report: Schools may serve as swine flu immunization centers
July 2009
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7/27/2009
NYSUT leaders pledge continued collaboration with new education commissioner -
7/24/2009
Strength in unity as Library Association and NYSUT agree to affiliate -
7/24/2009
After meeting with Duncan, NYSUT confident New York schools will 'Race to the Top'
May 2009
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5/20/2009
Voters approve record 97 percent of school budgets -
5/13/2009
AQE: Rochester community calls on state to block staff cuts -
5/11/2009
Hundreds of NYSUT activists to push circuit breaker - oppose Tier 5
April 2009
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4/16/2009
Reminder to districts: Stimulus aid is for saving jobs, improving achievement -
4/7/2009
NYSUT convention draws media attention -
4/4/2009
RA 2009: NYSUT convention focuses on social justice -
4/3/2009
Binghamton shooting: 'Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the Southern Tier' -
4/2/2009
Iannuzzi: Teachers unions are embracing reform -
4/2/2009
SUNY Geneseo's Tom Matthews honored by NYSUT -
4/2/2009
Syracuse educator Loretta Donlon honored with outstanding leadership award -
4/2/2009
Retired New York City educator Richard Miller honored by NYSUT -
4/2/2009
Spanish teacher Vickie Mike honored as New York's teacher of the year -
4/2/2009
Rochester's Arlene Hanley receives NYSUT retiree honor -
4/2/2009
Brooklyn educator Shelvy Young-Abrams honored with outstanding leadership award -
4/2/2009
Monroe-Woodbury's Carol Herb receives NYSUT award -
4/2/2009
Jamestown educator Andrea Figueroa receives NYSUT leadership award -
4/2/2009
Nyack school nurse Miriam Lynn honored as Health Care Professional of the Year
March 2009
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3/30/2009
RA 2009: NYSUT excited about return to downtown Buffalo -
3/27/2009
Budget Radio Ad: 'Clock ticking toward state budget deadline' -
3/26/2009
NYSUT joins education activists in urgent call for additional state aid -
3/24/2009
Hundreds of NYSUT activists to lobby on budget -
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 -
3/16/2009
NYSUT: Tisch will be a strong advocate for children -
3/11/2009
NYSUT thanks Chancellor Bennett for his service -
3/11/2009
Iannuzzi: NYSUT supports federal efforts to 'make standards standard'
February 2009
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2/25/2009
Lifeguards join NYSUT seeking a voice, better pay, improved safety -
2/13/2009
Stimulus money to save programs, thousands of jobs -
2/10/2009
State senators act on fair tax plan -
2/9/2009
NYSUT launches ad campaign to save vital services -
2/6/2009
Organizing victory in Red Hook as Devereux employees join NYSUT -
2/3/2009
NYSUT activists gather in Albany for urgent effort against budget cuts -
2/2/2009
Midyear cuts would be 'irresponsible'
January 2009
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1/30/2009
NYSUT decries SUNY budget cuts -
1/28/2009
Proposed education budget would spark layoffs, retrenchment -
1/23/2009
NYSUT applauds choice of Gillibrand; praises Clinton's service -
1/22/2009
AUDIO: Iannuzzi looks to MLK, past presidents for answers to current economic crisis -
1/15/2009
Proposed SUNY, CUNY budget cuts hurt economic development -
1/15/2009
NYSUT hails health insurance settlement benefiting working New Yorkers -
1/15/2009
Ruling orders charter schools to comply with audit -
1/14/2009
NYSUT applauds Sen. Schumer's efforts to secure federal education aid -
1/11/2009
President Iannuzzi profiled in Times Union 'Capitaland Quarterly' -
1/8/2009
NYSUT applauds Gov. Paterson's pledge to fight childhood obesity -
1/7/2009
State of the State: Prepared text and resources -
1/7/2009
NYSUT: State of the State leaves door open to budget resolution -
1/7/2009
WNYT: Mixed reaction to Paterson's education plans
December 2008
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12/16/2008
NYSUT on budget proposal: Students shouldn't bear brunt of economic crisis -
12/15/2008
Economists to Gov: 'Steep cuts will exacerbate downturn' -
12/12/2008
Comptroller says state economy needs federal infusion -
12/11/2008
NYSUT cheers 93 teachers on attaining National Board Certification -
12/5/2008
President Iannuzzi responds to Newsday with solutions for property tax relief
November 2008
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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 -
11/3/2008
NYSUT praises Mills' commitment to closing the achievement gap
October 2008
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10/28/2008
NYSUT Disaster Relief Fund donation mark reaches 600K -
10/20/2008
Endorsements: NYSUT expands bipartisan list of candidates -
10/20/2008
Pace adjuncts, supporters to rally Tuesday at noon -
10/16/2008
Fairport teacher receives national teaching award -
10/16/2008
Faculty at South Buffalo Charter School ink new contract -
10/15/2008
Making Strides: NYSUT members aim to raise $1 million for breast cancer research -
10/6/2008
Advisory: NYSUT members to discuss new technologies at RPI -
10/1/2008
NYSUT encourages parents to attend parent-teacher conferences
September 2008
August 2008
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8/26/2008
As educators return to school, local labor scene is positive -
8/22/2008
Secretary-Treasurer opens NYSUT's booth at the New York State Fair -
8/20/2008
Funding cuts will have 'crippling effect' on SUNY, CUNY programs -
8/20/2008
NYSUT officer Cutler to visit New York State Fair on opening day -
8/19/2008
NYSUT praises Assembly for offering 'real relief' to New York families -
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 -
8/13/2008
NYSUT suspends endorsements of senators over tax cap vote -
8/12/2008
Cuts to higher ed are 'inconceivable' -
8/12/2008
NYSUT heads shaved, thousands raised to beat child cancer -
8/11/2008
Graduation rates are up in New York. Will a tax cap impede gains? -
8/11/2008
Iannuzzi: Behind the Games is Olympic-sized shame -
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 -
7/23/2008
VIDEO: New Yorkers prefer circuit-breaker to a tax cap -
7/16/2008
NYSUT educators team with high tech industry on workforce development -
7/15/2008
NYSUT applauds Weingarten's AFT agenda -
7/14/2008
Support for circuit breaker reveals call for meaningful tax relief
June 2008
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6/25/2008
AUDIO: President Iannuzzi: Peeling back the rhetoric on tax caps -
6/24/2008
NYSUT lauds Joe Bruno as an 'American success story' -
6/24/2008
In Newsday op-ed, Iannuzzi calls tax cap the 'wrong answer' -
6/23/2008
Tax cap would jeopardize student gains -
6/19/2008
NYSUT salutes end to mandatory overtime for nurses -
6/18/2008
Advisory: Troy teachers set to rally for contract -
6/18/2008
Vice President Neira: Collaboration will give teachers free tech training -
6/16/2008
Marymount College staff vote for NYSUT representation -
6/12/2008
Senate Minority Leader's tax cap remarks out of step with conference -
6/12/2008
Healthy, weather-prepared schools must be a priority -
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 -
6/2/2008
NYSUT responds to tax cap report
May 2008
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5/21/2008
Voters approve 92 percent of school budgets -
5/14/2008
New TV ad campaign urges 'Yes' votes on school budgets May 20 -
5/14/2008
VIDEO: Vote 'Yes' May 20 -
5/12/2008
NYSUT activists reject tax caps and press lawmakers to stop raids on SUNY
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 -
4/23/2008
Proposed tax cap 'bad policy' for state's school children -
4/17/2008
Vice President Neira: 'Bad grades for linking tenure to test scores' -
4/12/2008
Iannuzzi leads slate of NYSUT officers elected to new terms -
4/12/2008
Massapequa retiree receives NYSUT award -
4/12/2008
NYSUT honors Herkimer Community College leader -
4/12/2008
CUNY College of Technology professor honored by NYSUT -
4/12/2008
Staten Island retiree John Soldini honored by NYSUT -
4/11/2008
Yonkers educator honored with outstanding leadership award -
4/11/2008
NYSUT recognizes Fairport educator as Teacher of the Year -
4/11/2008
Williamsville educator honored with NYSUT award -
4/11/2008
Westchester educator honored with outstanding leadership award -
4/11/2008
Eastern Suffolk teaching assistant receives NYSUT award -
4/11/2008
Brooklyn nurse honored as Health Care Professional of the Year -
4/11/2008
Delaware County couple recognized at statewide convention -
4/10/2008
NYSUT identifies reforms to end achievement gap -
4/10/2008
NYSUT to honor civil rights leader Lowery -
4/10/2008
Tom Chapin to bring musical message to NYSUT convention -
4/9/2008
Final education budget recognizes public school needs -
4/9/2008
NYSUT delegates tackle achievement gap and social justice; hear from state leaders -
4/8/2008
Lincoln Center Institute National Educator Workshop -
4/2/2008
NYSUT: Uphold high standards of tenure process
March 2008
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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 -
3/12/2008
Iannuzzi statement on transition in Albany
February 2008
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2/28/2008
Widespread district use of law firms suggest need for review -
2/13/2008
Iannuzzi: Charter school management is trying to have it both ways -
2/12/2008
NYSUT salutes AFT leaders McElroy, LaCour on their retirements -
2/6/2008
NYSUT urges Pace U to 'get down to business' for adjunct contract -
2/4/2008
NYSUT calls on state lawmakers to keep promise to schools
January 2008
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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 -
1/22/2008
Gov. Spitzer releases executive budget -
1/22/2008
NYSUT on executive budget: 'We need to move steadily forward' with education investment -
1/18/2008
AUDIO: WAMC radio reports on charter school audits -
1/17/2008
NYSUT goes to court in charter audit lawsuit -
1/9/2008
NYSUT responds to the 2008 State of the State address -
1/8/2008
Vice President Donahue: Visiting nurses deserve a new and fair contract
December 2007
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12/18/2007
Albany Common Council calls for end to visiting nurse contract dispute -
12/17/2007
Higher ed commission recommends more state support -
12/11/2007
It's a matter of principle: Why private tuition subsidies are bad for New York -
12/10/2007
Santa joins union members at Pace University rallies -
12/4/2007
ADVISORY: Six Schenectady teachers attain 'gold standard' for teaching -
12/4/2007
NYSUT salutes 85 teachers on attaining National Board Certification -
12/4/2007
In interview, Spitzer says education budget a priority
November 2007
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11/27/2007
ADVISORY: Wyandanch educators and NYSUT supporters to rally Wednesday -
11/20/2007
NYSUT salutes SRPs on School Related Professionals Day -
11/19/2007
NYSUT calls Contracts for Excellence a significant step -
11/19/2007
NYSUT moves convention from Rochester to support workers' rights -
11/18/2007
ADVISORY: State leaders to announce Contracts for Excellence -
11/9/2007
NYSUT wins national labor award from American Federation of Teachers
October 2007
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10/24/2007
28,000 New York City day care workers vote to join NYSUT -
10/24/2007
In the Buffalo News, President Iannuzzi calls on all institutions to close achievement gap -
10/24/2007
Achievement gap conference tackles public education's No. 1 issue -
10/3/2007
NYSUT praises AFT's endorsement of Senator Clinton for president
September 2007
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9/30/2007
Times Union: Forum seeks solutions to challenges facing Hispanic students in region -
9/27/2007
Media Advisory: NYSUT President Iannuzzi to speak to Norwich-area educators -
9/27/2007
Media Advisory: NYSUT hosts conference on Latino student achievement and achievement gap -
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 -
9/20/2007
AUDIO: President Iannuzzi: Ending the Gap -
9/18/2007
Ithaca substitute teachers vote to join NYSUT by a 123-9 margin -
9/10/2007
NYSUT cheers Fairport educator as 2008 Teacher of the Year -
9/4/2007
As school opens, NYSUT focuses on ensuring state aid is used wisely -
9/4/2007
Advisory: NYSUT's Iannuzzi to lay out education challenges in Watervliet address
August 2007
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8/28/2007
Labor peace prevailing; smooth start to school year expected -
8/23/2007
NYSUT statement on schools named as 'persistently dangerous' by SED -
8/16/2007
NYSUT applauds governor for signing 'burden of proof' legislation -
8/16/2007
NYSUT tells Pace University leaders: 'Treat your workers fairly' -
8/14/2007
Disabilities Awareness: NYSUT pledges support to save teen-run newspaper on disabilities
July 2007
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7/19/2007
ValleyCats team up with NYSUT on healthy lifestyles program for kids -
7/17/2007
AUDIO: President Iannuzzi: No Child Left Unhappy?
June 2007
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6/25/2007
Students with disabilities are making 'amazing progress' -
6/20/2007
20 more school budgets approved, building on record year -
6/18/2007
AUDIO: President Iannuzzi: Celebrating more than graduation -
6/18/2007
Vice President Neira: Reading shouldn't take a summer vacation -
6/15/2007
NYSUT praises expansion of school-based health centers -
6/13/2007
NYSUT local unions recognize students with end of year scholarships -
6/12/2007
NYSUT: Research-based reforms pay off in higher math scores -
6/6/2007
VIDEO: Save Upstate Medical University Hospital -
6/6/2007
NYSUT applauds Gov. Spitzer's signing of anti-human-trafficking law
May 2007
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5/29/2007
Albany students tutored at 'Two Together' after-school program -
5/23/2007
English language arts (ELA) test results show progress -
5/22/2007
President Iannuzzi: Albany charter school closure a 'troubling end' to a troubled existence -
5/16/2007
Voters approve a record 95.5 percent of school budgets -
5/15/2007
AUDIO: 'Bullying simply can not be tolerated,' says President Iannuzzi -
5/15/2007
Kennedy to address NYSUT conference -
5/9/2007
President Iannuzzi: Congress should protect nurses' bargaining rights -
5/8/2007
NYSUT backs Spitzer's plan to combat childhood obesity -
5/7/2007
NYSUT launches advertising campaign urging 'Yes' votes on budgets -
5/7/2007
NYSUT activists lobby to keep SUNY hospitals public -
5/7/2007
BALCONY affordable health care forum features health care providers, national experts and advocates -
5/7/2007
VIDEO: Vote 'Yes' on May 15
April 2007
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4/28/2007
NYSUT delegates urge stronger school safety efforts -
4/26/2007
Syracuse educator honored with outstanding leadership award -
4/26/2007
Clinton, Spitzer to address NYSUT delegates -
4/26/2007
NYSUT salutes Long Island educator as Teacher of the Year -
4/26/2007
Queens teacher honored with outstanding leadership award -
4/25/2007
NYSUT: Raising graduation rates requires broad-based support -
4/25/2007
3,000 NYSUT delegates call on Congress to fix No Child Left Behind Act -
4/24/2007
No Child Left Behind, politics lead NYSUT's convention agenda -
4/19/2007
AUDIO: Iannuzzi says 'compromise is in everyone's best interests' -
4/17/2007
Event to pay tribute to nationally recognized teachers -
4/17/2007
National affiliates AFT and NEA respond to the tragedy at Virginia Tech -
4/3/2007
BALCONY Universal Health Care Forum set for Albany May 10th -
4/3/2007
President Iannuzzi: Accountability in schools, and more
March 2007
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3/28/2007
NYSUT praises conceptual budget agreement -
3/27/2007
UUP sues to keep SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse part of SUNY -
3/19/2007
AUDIO: 'Teachers live and breathe accountability,' says President Iannuzzi -
3/19/2007
NYSUT activists converge at Capitol -
3/12/2007
NYSUT reacts to Assembly, Senate budget proposals -
3/7/2007
President Iannuzzi: Charter schools a weakness in governor's plan -
3/5/2007
Take action: Use this sample letter to voice your opposition to tuition vouchers -
3/5/2007
Voucher fall-out: Damage has been done in several states -
3/5/2007
Q&A: Why NYSUT opposes vouchers -
3/5/2007
NYSUT launches statewide media campaign: 'It's a Matter of Principle' -
3/1/2007
NYSUT names director of communications -
3/1/2007
American Cancer Society partners with NYSUT in healthy lifestyle program
February 2007
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2/27/2007
NYSUT calls on Legislature to affirm bold direction for schools -
2/27/2007
Associated Press: Spitzer administration, teachers' union take on teacher sex cases -
2/26/2007
Vice President Neira: National Board Certification bringing better teachers -
2/22/2007
NYSUT President Richard Iannuzzi talks NCLB on WMHT public television -
2/13/2007
NYSUT welcomes State Education Dept. team, selection of Duncan-Poitier -
2/9/2007
AUDIO: Podcast by President Richard Iannuzzi on Gov. Spitzer's budget -
2/8/2007
Education shines in North Country despite rural poverty -
2/8/2007
NYSUT calls higher education proposal 'best start in years' -
2/7/2007
NYSUT congratulates new state comptroller -
2/7/2007
AUDIO: Podcast of WAMC radio report on defibrillators in schools with Richard Iannuzzi and Rachel Moyer -
2/6/2007
School nurse, teacher revive child using defibrillator -
2/1/2007
AUDIO: Podcast of WRVO radio discussion of education budget with Richard Iannuzzi and Timothy Kremer
January 2007
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1/31/2007
AUDIO: President Iannuzzi on the executive budget -
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 -
1/18/2007
School financing, teacher quality in spotlight for ECB conference -
1/16/2007
98 New York teachers earn profession's highest recognition -
1/11/2007
AUDIO: Listen to podcast of WRVO public radio interview with President Iannuzzi -
1/10/2007
Data on public schools points to need for additional resources -
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 -
1/3/2007
Gov. Spitzer's address, like first day of school, brings message of hope
December 2006
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12/22/2006
NYSUT officers, leaders support Sen. Bruno -
12/13/2006
UUP, NYSUT members rally to keep SUNY hospitals public
November 2006
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11/28/2006
State plan to privatize SUNY teaching hospitals 'makes no sense' -
11/27/2006
NYSUT members stride over the top in fund raising for breast cancer -
11/20/2006
NYSUT blasts court decision on CFE -
11/17/2006
Audio: Listen to podcast of WAMC public radio interview with President Iannuzzi
October 2006
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10/25/2006
Advisory: NYSUT Vice President Neira to testify on assessments for English Language Learners -
10/25/2006
UPDATE: Rally with President Clinton relocated to Albany International Airport -
10/11/2006
Full CFE funding critical to lifting math scores -
10/6/2006
Library workers vote to unionize, join NYSUT
September 2006
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9/27/2006
Closing the Achievement Gap: NYSUT criticizes federal policy reversal -
9/21/2006
Test scores underscore need to resolve CFE -
9/20/2006
NYSUT welcomes affiliation of Buffalo Teachers Federation
August 2006
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8/31/2006
Expired contracts impact 70,000 NYSUT members -
8/22/2006
More training, resources needed to make all schools safer
June 2006
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6/19/2006
NYSUT salutes teacher of the year -
6/13/2006
NYSUT Member Benefits Trust agrees to change practices
May 2006
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5/25/2006
Marymount Manhattan College adjuncts choose NYSUT as potential bargaining agent -
5/22/2006
NYSUT: More accurate reporting and improved school violence prevention programs needed -
5/17/2006
Nearly 90 percent of school budgets pass, reversing trend -
5/4/2006
Unification with NEA/NY, state politics to headline NYSUT convention -
5/2/2006
Union nurses join forces to protect patients
April 2006
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4/29/2006
NEA/NY delegates vote to unite organization with New York State United Teachers -
4/26/2006
NYSUT praises state Legislature for veto overrides -
4/12/2006
NYSUT: Pataki vetoes 'the desperate acts of a lame-duck administration' -
4/12/2006
Pace transportation workers win right to unionize
March 2006
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3/29/2006
Budget strengthens SUNY, CUNY -
3/23/2006
Court ruling in Campaign for Fiscal Equity case a ringing victory for children
February 2006
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2/28/2006
NYSUT: Senate voucher proposal just wrong -
2/14/2006
NYSUT President: Voucher scheme shows "contempt for kids" -
2/13/2006
Education groups blast governor's voucher scheme -
2/1/2006
AP test scores demonstrate success, accountability of public schools -
2/1/2006
NYSUT testifies: Gov.'s proposed budget equals nothing but pain for schools
January 2006
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1/30/2006
NYSUT: Governor's higher education budget 'grossly inadequate' -
1/19/2006
Pataki school aid package slams school districts, property taxpayers -
1/17/2006
NYSUT: Governor turns back on seniors, students and middle-class -
1/4/2006
NYSUT looks for action, not words, to cement Pataki legacy
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