Political Action
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Jul 23/Political ActionNYSUT applauds wage board decision
ALBANY, N.Y. July 22, 2015 — New York State United Teachers today said a wage board’s recommendation of a $15-an-hour minimum wage for fast food workers, to be implemented in stages, is an important...
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Jun 26/Political ActionNYSUT salutes legislators for defending public education
New York State United Teachers today released the following statement about the end of the 2015 legislative session: “NYSUT thanks those courageous legislators who listened to parents and educators...
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Jun 11/Political ActionNYSUT Salutes Regents for Listening to Parents, Educators, Research on Teaching and Learning
ALBANY, N.Y. June 9, 2015 — New York State United Teachers today praised seven members of the Board of Regents who are calling for delaying implementation of Gov. Cuomo’s controversial evaluation...
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Jun 09/Political ActionTAKE ACTION:Tell Senators What They Must Do to Fix the Broken APR System!
The State Senate is trying to run out the clock. The Assembly has taken significant steps in recent weeks toward fixing New York's testing and evaluation mess. With a bipartisan, near-unanimous vote...
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May 28/Political ActionNYSUT Accelerates Opposition to Tax Credit Scheme
ALBANY, N.Y. May 28, 2015 — New York State United Teachers today accelerated its push against Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed tax giveaway to the wealthy, expanding its multi-media campaign against...
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May 15/Political ActionTell Albany to Fix What They Broke!
After a budget season hurting communities, parents, teachers and most of all children, NYSUT has promulgated a 9-point plan to #RECLAIMTHEJOY of teaching and learning. This campaign includes having...
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Apr 17/Political ActionOPT OUT of THE STATE TEST!
Dear Parents and Guardians, Over the past couple of years, parents and communities have become aware of the proliferating consequences associated with the New York State ELA and Math tests. These...
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Mar 31/Political ActionNYSUT reacts to teacher evaluation plan in state budget
ALBANY, N.Y. March 31, 2015 — New York State United Teachers today said changes to the teacher evaluation and tenure laws contained in the state budget are a disgrace. “The teacher evaluation...
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Mar 27/Political ActionThis Friday 3/27, We're Painting The Town Red for Public Ed!
All across Long Island, parents, students and teachers are walking Merrick Rd. and Montauk Highway this Friday at 4:30pm in a peaceful walk against the governors attacks on our kids and our schools...
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Feb 09/Political ActionFight Back!
Take action on Gov. Cuomo's anti-public education agenda. Join the fight. Here are 12 things you can do, starting today, to help set the record straight on public education and demand fair and...
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Jan 25/Political ActionOpt-Out Fact Sheet
The “Opt-Out” movement continues to grow nationally and in New York state. Parents and teachers are deeply concerned about over-testing and the stress the implementation of the Common Core Learning...