The 2021 New York State Labor Power 100

Congratulations to the Union leaders who touch our lives as NCCFT members and thank you for leading us in the fight for worker rights and advocating for a stronger New York […]
BOT Watch: NCC Board of Trustees Meeting – April 13, 2021, with NCCFT Secretary Lynn Bergin’s Remarks

Committee Meetings The Public Session Secretary Bergin’s Remarks Good evening Trustees, Dr. Williams, members of the administration, faculty, staff, students, and guests. My name is Lynn Bergin. I am the […]
A Brief Dispatch From Tonight’s NCC Board of Trustees Meeting – April 13, 2021

At tonight’s Board of Trustees meeting, Vice President Joe Muscarella offered a preliminary overview of the measures the college will be taking to prepare for a safe return to campus […]
BOT Watch: NCC Board of Trustees Meeting – March 9, 2021, with NCCFT VP Darren Petronella’s Remarks

Committee Meetings The Public Session Vice President Petronella’s Remarks Good evening Trustees, members of the administration, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and guests. My name is Darren Petronella. I am the […]
West Virginia’s Governor Jim Justice Admits “Right to Work” Just Doesn’t Work

Dear Colleagues, Back in Spring 2018, we published a series of posts on the Supreme Court’s Janus decision (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), a victory that the right trumpeted as […]
BOT Watch: NCC Board of Trustees Meeting – February 9, 2021, with Treasurer Caroline Falconetti’s Remarks

Committee Meeting Public Session Remarks Delivered By NCCFT Treasurer Caroline Falconetti As the current dual enrollment MOA is about to expire, we look forward to working with administration on a […]
The AFT’s New Deal for Higher Education

Dear Colleagues, We received this invitation from the AFT. We are posting it here for all who are interested in attending. With the new administration and Congress come new opportunities […]
NYSUT News: President Pallotta’s February 4th Budget Testimony

Last week, on Thursday, February 4th, New York State United Teachers President Andy Pallotta — joined by United University Professions President Fred Kowal and Professional Staff Congress President Barbara Bowen […]
The NCCFT’s Statement And A Monday Morning Music Play List for Martin Luther King Day

Today, we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and the fight he led for racial equality and civil rights, which helped move our nation further along what […]
BOT Watch: The NCC Board of Trustees Meeting – January 13, 2021

Video: Board Committee Meetings At around 5:30, the committee starts to discuss the budget issues, including disbursement of the CARES Act funds and the hiring of a new marketing firm. […]