AFT, NYSUT, & RC 23

Union related posts — specifically concerning the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) or Retiree Council 23 (RC 23).

Victory for NYSUT Backed Candidate!

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PelligrinoThey said it couldn’t be done! Well, we did it!

Thanks in large part to the dedicated activism of hundreds of NYSUT members and labor volunteers, Long Island teacher Christine Pellegrino won a huge upset victory this week in the special election in New York’s 9th Assembly District. The big win has become national news.
In a note of thanks, Pellegrino said, “When we work together, when we organize, when we fight back, WE WIN!” You can go to the MAC to send a personal message of congratulations and to wish her well in the state Assembly!

NYSUT Asks Everyone to Pay Their Fair Share

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Extending and expanding the Millionaires’ Tax would raise $5.6 billion in revenue to support public education, health care and infrastructure improvements. This tax plan would create three new tax rates for New Yorkers making over $5 million annually – a fiscally and social responsible plan that would hardly strain millionaire household budgets.

Take action now at the NYSUT Member Action Center to ask lawmakers to support commonsense revenue proposals that ensure the state’s highest earners pay their fair share!

Another Reason to Say NO!

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Constitutional convention could undermine public education

Here’s another reason to VOTE NO on Nov. 7 to defeat the referendum on a constitutional convention. The constitution is the only thing that guarantees and mandates that the state must provide a free and adequate public education to all. Without it, politicians and the privatizing profiteers who support them could dismantle the whole system and leave New York’s children out to dry.