We asked delegates to the Representative Assembly in Buffalo: "What does the convention theme 'Speak Up, Speak Out' mean to you?"

Sixteen original student performances are being used as hold music for callers to NYSUT headquarters. Listen to the songs online!

In his final address to the convention as education commissioner, Mills thanked NYSUT for being such a strong partner in efforts to raise standards and end the achievement gap. (With VIDEO).

In her union work, Shelvy Young-Abrams led campaigns to prevent injuries on the job for paraprofessionals; the result was the UFT Workers Compensation Project.

A new NYSUT radio ad warns New Yorkers about the devastation that could come if Albany lawmakers fail to adequately fund education in the fiscal year that begins Wednesday, April 1.

While legislative leaders negotiated inside, the Capitol grounds swelled with activists to rally against cuts to education, higher ed, health care and other programs.

New television and radio ads reinforce New York voters' overwhelming preference for income-based tax relief as an alternative to an arbitrary tax cap. WITH VIDEO AND AUDIO.

The following radio ad opposing the recent tax cap proposal began airing statewide the week of June 9, 2008.

Testimonials from participants on how ELT delivers quality professional development.

WMHT public television's Susan Arbetter talks to stakeholders at NYSUT's three-day "Every Child Counts" symposium.

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Access to health care complicates efforts to end the achievement gap in schools.

Celebrating the historic Lake George retreat for working women

NYSUT President Richard C. Iannuzzi wonders what would happen if federal bureaucrats applied certain provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act to students on summer vacation - and their parents.

"Like many people, I keep photos and mementos around me in my office,"says NYSUT President Richard C. Iannuzzi in audio commentary that recently aired on WAMC Northeast Public Radio's Midday Magazine. "There is one special photo that depicts nine fourth- and fifth-graders, all huddled together and smiling at the camera. The photo was taken during my 34-year teaching career at Central Islip in Long Island. It's important to me because it reminds me of a unique program, and some very special children in my life."

This new ad asks: "Why jeopardize the future of Upstate Medical University Hospital, a place where no one is denied care?"

"Parents and teachers must continue to be partners in insuring that children are not only physically safe in school, but protected from the taunting and teasing that can cause deep and long lasting emotional wounds. Bullying simply can not be tolerated."

See the ad on school budget voting that will air in eight upstate markets, on Long Island and in the New York City suburbs beginning May 9.

Schools and government will need to work together to generate results says Gov. Spitzer in this video of his address to delegates at NYSUT's Representative Assembly in Washington, D.C.

Sen. Clinton moves schools to the top of the national agenda - with an introduction by NYSUT President Richard Iannuzzi.

Marna Davidson is a member of the UFT's Retiree Council 2. She has been an active union leader and activist for 42 years.

If you're looking for Renee Setteducato, you can always find her out front.

As one of NYSUT's original retiree organizers, Alvin Graham helped shape the current NYSUT retiree structure.

NYSUT salutes Howard T. Herber Middle School (Malverne) 5th-grade teacher Marguerite Izzo, the state's 2007 teacher of the year, as "a model teacher who represents the very best of what our profession has to offer."

In addition to serving the Faculty Association of Suffolk Community College for more than 30 years - including 28 years as its president and chief negotiator - Ellen Schuler Mauk is a deeply involved unionist at the statewide and national levels.

Get an inside look at the efforts of NYSUT members who are working to make sure that every child receives access to quality education from pre-K through post-grad.

After 25 years as a teaching assistant in North Syracuse, Mary Jo Roberge still continues to do it all. Roberge was honored Friday morning as NYSUT's SRP of the Year.

Jane Young has been a strong advocate for faculty at Borough of Manhattan Community College, where she serves as chapter chair for the Professional Staff Congress at the City University of New York.

McElroy encourages NYSUT delegates to dedicate themselves to electing a president "who represents the honest, decent, hardworking" people of the nation.

A union's strength lies in its chapters and locals. That belief has governed Elizabeth Langiulli's career since she became a union activist while teaching English at John Adams High School in Queens.

Marianne Hegge may only be in her eighth year of teaching, but she has already made a tremendous impact for the Western Sullivan United Teachers and School-Related Professionals.

When Jeanette Pietrantoni returned to Syracuse in 1968 after serving in the Peace Corps, a lot had changed.

In a speech laced with humor, Eskelsen talks about the important role unions of education professionals can play in turning the tide against dangerous policies at the state and federal levels.

"This year's New York state budget passed the Legislature just hours before the first pitch of the new baseball season sailed across home plate," said NYSUT President Richard C. Iannuzzi in audio commentary that recently aired on WAMC Northeast Public Radio's Midday Magazine. "Like a good knuckle ball, it wobbled in a myriad of directions and then miraculously crossed the plate right down the middle, although some might say a little high and outside!"

"Around state capitols and in the halls of Congress, there's been a lot of discussion about education, and much of it centers on accountability," said NYSUT President Richard C. Iannuzzi today in audio commentary that aired on WAMC public radio. "The idea of accountability isn't new for teachers or public schools. Teachers live and breathe accountability. It's part of our job - and we embrace it. I taught fourth grade for thirty-four years, so here's how I see it." Download the complete audio commentary at www.nysut.org.

NYSUT President Richard C. Iannuzzi was recently featured on WAMC public radio to offer commentary on Gov. Eliot Spitzer's proposed education budget.

WAMC public radio's Dave Lucas recently spoke to NYSUT President Richard C. Iannuzzi and teacher and union activist Rachel Moyer about the use of automated external defibrillators in New York schools. The report comes in the wake of an incident at Big Cross Street Elementary School in Glens Falls in which school nurse Janel Martinez and physical education teacher Bryan Seybolt revived a 7-year-old child who collapsed during gym class.

MP3 audio statement by NYSUT President Richard C. Iannuzzi in response to Gov. Spitzer's executive budget proposal.