Union Victories

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Together we’re fighting for our schools, our students, our members and our communities. And we’re winning!

The stories linked on this page reflect on how NYSUT is winning the day, thanks to your ongoing efforts and our collective union power!

NYSUT notches big wins in budget agreement

NYSUT notches big wins in budget agreement

We advocated. We rallied. We won. It’s been a busy few months for NYSUT’s roster of dedicated lobbyists and activists, but making our voices heard in the halls of power has paid off in the final state budget.
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STEAM event

NYSUT joins Gov. Hochul, education advocates for major workforce development announcement in Syracuse

NYSUT President Melinda Person joined Gov. Kathy Hochul at the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central Thursday for the announcement of a significant investment to increase the pipeline of students interested in the semi-conductor industry and high-tech manufacturing.
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Commack Security Guards

NYSUT scores organizing wins statewide

NYSUT is committed to bringing more workers into the union fold. And thanks to the hard work of its network of union organizers, it’s chalking up big wins across the state.
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NYSUT SRP Leadership

SRPs laud passing of Section 80

Signed into law on November 21, New York State SRP Recognition Day, the legislative package will strengthen the rights of SRPs and other public sector workers. One of the changes will amend Section 80 of the civil service law, closing certain loopholes to ensure that union members enjoy the same rights as everyone else.
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TCS Adjuncts

TC3 adjuncts mark string of victories

Forming the Tompkins Cortland Community College Adjunct Association in 2016 was an uphill struggle, but in the end, members say their administration has found value in the local, and that has laid the groundwork for a series of consequential victories.
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poughkeepsie rally

PPSTA can finally party

After working under the terms of an expired contract for more than six years, Poughkeepsie Public School Teachers Association ratified a new MOA with the district on Monday.
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poughkeepsie

Statement from NYSUT President Melinda Person on PPSTA contract victory

"All of NYSUT is celebrating with Poughkeepsie Public School Teachers Association on their tentative new contract that will finally give them the working conditions and benefits they deserve," said NYSUT President Melinda Person.
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Homer TA negotiating team

Homer TA contract scores pay raises, maternity leave improvements

Homer Teachers Association members notched a big contract win earlier this year, negotiating long-sought maternity language, new stipends for coaching and advisory positions and healthy salary increases. Local leaders credit strong union solidarity, open communication and a positive labor/management relationship with the achievement.
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labor day parade

Celebrating workers’ rights at Labor Day events

"This Labor Day is happening amid a surge of worker-driven activity across our nation. Building on the bravery and tenacity of union siblings who came before them, working people from autoworkers to actors, writers, care workers — and, of course, educators — are seizing their collective power."
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bill signing

SRPs celebrate Workplace Violence Prevention Act expansion

“It’s about accountability and understanding of what teaching assistants and School-Related Professionals do every day,” said Syracuse teaching assistant Mark Warner, explaining that forcing districts to step up and take responsibility for staff safety is vital. The approval also underscores the power of the union for newer members. “It shows that yes we’re having problems, but the union is doing something about it.”
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back to school

NYSUT supports signing of back-to-school legislation to invest in educators, school safety

Today New York State United Teachers President Melinda Person joined Gov. Kathy Hochul as she signed into law bills in support of public schools, capping off years of NYSUT advocacy on behalf of students and educators. These three victories will strengthen New York schools as places where children and staff can thrive, and position education professions as enticing, sustainable career choices.
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SAG AFTRA

'Thoughts on this Labor Day.' By NYSUT President Melinda Person.

"This Labor Day is happening amid a surge of worker-driven activity across our nation. Building on the bravery and tenacity of union siblings who came before them, working people from autoworkers to actors, writers, care workers — and, of course, educators — are seizing their collective power."
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