Union related posts — specifically concerning the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) or Retiree Council 23 (RC 23).
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.
NYSUT Member Action Center is suggestion eleven things to do in March to do in March! Make your voices heard and work to make a difference in our schools, our state and our country. Click on the image to visit the MAC website.
On November 7, 2017, voters in New York State will cast their vote on referendum to hold a Constitutional Convention. There are many reasons to vote no, but one is the projected cost, which could be as high as $340 million? Visit the NYSUT website for more information.
Privatization. Vouchers. Charter schools. Intolerance. Bullying.
One thing is certain: Words won’t be enough to stop the Trump-DeVos agenda. We need action. Take action now at the NYSUT Member Action Center to find out more and to sign up for a local Day of Action on January 19 to say “NO!” to the Trump-DeVos agenda for education!
NYSUT is organizing to participate in the Women’s March on Washington, D.C. — a national grassroots event being held January 21, 2017, the day after the presidential inauguration. Continue reading