The House of Representatives approved an emergency spending bill that included $10 billion to save educator jobs and $5 billion for Pell Grants. It is now up to the Senate to do its part and approve the same level of assistance when it returns to Washington, D.C., this week.
It’s crunch time. Contact your senator today.
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The NCCFT Executive Committee just received an urgent email from Ellen Schuler Mauk, president of the Faculty Association of Suffolk Community College, and director of our NYSUT Election District (ED 398).
Ellen writes:
Just got word from Chris Black this afternoon that community College base aid is still in jeopardy as the budget discussions in Albany have [...]
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From Ellen Schuler Mauk, president of Suffolk County Community College and of NYSUT’s ED 39 (our election district) comes this call for action:
The final push for the state budget is on. So far the Senate seems to be holding firm on no additional cuts to community colleges. The Assembly’s position is not as firm. I [...]
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Watch this video produced by A Better Choice For New York and then please call your lawmakers in Albany. Tell them that the state needs a responsible budget that represents better choices for our students, our colleagues, and our communities.
Here’s an Action Alert from NYSUT:
It’s crunch time: Call lawmakers in Albany on MONDAY!
After months of [...]
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Yesterday we reported that almost all of the school budgets on Long Island passed, but that doesn’t mean that teachers and schools are out of the woods. Listen to this Poughkeepsie teacher describe the situation in her district then read the call to action by AFT and please click the link to contact your representative. [...]
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From NYSUT
ACT NOW: State Senate plan would cut 20,000 education jobs
The New York State Senate is voting right now to pass a budget resolution
calling for the $1.4 billion in school aid cuts proposed by Gov. Paterson.
If enacted, this would mean the loss of more than 20,000 education jobs!
Urge your senator to vote NO on this [...]
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Cuts hurt students, families and the economy.
Check out the Save SUNY campaign, sign their petition, and add your voice to those of saying “Don’t balance the budget on our futures.” You can also follow Save SUNY on Facebook and Twitter. Tell your students about the campaign, too. Student voices power the Save SUNY campaign. It’s [...]
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This is a NYSUT slide show. You can see others on their Flickr page. The photos come from PSC-CUNY’s participation in the March 4 Day of Action to Defend Public Education.
Want to help out by making a statement against cuts to SUNY Community Colleges? Click here to read and send a letter prepared by NYSUT [...]
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AFT Voices looks for member commentary on a range of issues. Recently they asked “What’s being privatized on your campus?” Click here to tell them what your concerns are about privatization.
They also want to know what kinds of international causes or projects members are involved in. Click here to tell them.
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