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At last night’s #GoldenGlobes , Paul Giamatti commended teachers in his acceptance speech for Male Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. Shoutouts like these are a great reminder that our members’ work doesn’t go unnoticed!

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📢 Say it louder for the people in the back 📢 Teachers are not appliances. They have an immeasurable impact on our communities and deserve respect.

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6 years

Betsy DeVos and her friends at the Mackinac Center are spending $10 million to convince teachers and other public servants to leave their union. But our members are ready to say NO to Betsy, and YES to their #union . Learn more: #ImStickingWithOurUnion

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"New York State should not require school districts to offer remote learning moving forward and teachers should not be expected or required to teach in-person and remote students at the same time. It isn’t good teaching practice and it must end at the end of this school year."

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Tweet your thanks! Take action now to tweet at Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and thank him for securing $100 billion in desperately-needed relief for New York State! #FundOurFutureNY @SenSchumer

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5 years

In a sharp rebuke, delegates at #nysutRA unanimously called on the state Board of Regents to direct @NYSEDNews Commissioner MaryEllen Elia to make the necessary changes to fix the state’s broken standardized testing system.

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The State Education Dept wants to penalize schools with high #OptOut rates - even though federal law gives parents the right to opt their children out of state tests. The public comment period ends soon. Make your voice heard! Learn more and take action:

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7 years

You did this. YOU. Feels good, right? So keep fighting. Keep organizing. When we work together, anything is possible. Thank you.

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6 years

Did you receive a funny email from Betsy DeVos' anti-union friends at the Mackinac Center? If you did, MARK IT as SPAM and DELETE IT! Learn more:

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Our voice. Our values. Our union. #ImStickingWithOurUnion

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NYSUT activists were at the Capitol Tuesday to call on lawmakers to pass a package of legislation aimed at making schools, buses and workplaces safer as part of the union's #SupportSchoolStaff campaign. Learn more: #NYSUTSRP #SRPLobbyDay #SRPsRock

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Teaching assistant Mark Warner has had 3 concussions. A fractured nose. Multiple surgeries on shoulders and elbows. All due to workplace violence. New York State needs stronger safety standards for school districts. #SupportSchoolStaff

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SED wants to punish schools when parents choose to have their children #OptOut of state tests. Think that's wrong? Tell them. Now. Read @NYSUTEVP 's letter criticizing @NYSEDNews ’ plan to penalize schools with high opt-out rates - and take action!

Email SED about their plan to punish #OptOut schools

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5 years

Tell us your testing story at or call our anonymous hotline: 518-640-2020. #CorrectTheTests

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"As a mother and grandmother — and one who loves the kids under my care — it makes me sick when drivers illegally pass school buses," says bus driver Deb Paulin. Join the call to #SupportSchoolStaff to help make school buses and students safer. #NYSUTSRP

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3 years

BREAKING: State education officials will submit a request for permission from the federal government to forgo state testing this spring in light of the coronavirus pandemic. @NYSUTEVP @AndyPallotta via @timesunion

New York education officials seek federal waiver to cancel state tests

ALBANY — State education officials will submit a request for permission from the...

www.timesunion.com

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4 years

We're calling on New York State to update Dept. of Health school reopening guidelines to make mandatory the wearing of masks at all times indoors during the school day, except for appropriate break periods and in cases of medical accommodation.

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6 years

"We're very excited here at NYSUT and we know that you are, too." Check out this back-to-school message from the NYSUT officers - and give them a follow on Twitter! @AndyPallotta @NYSUTEVP @PaulPecorale @NYSUTSTreasurer

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"For American educators, it's a great day for you all. You are going to have one of your own in the White House." --President-elect Joe Biden talking about the new First Lady, Jill Biden

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Today we withheld endorsements from every state senator who voted for more charter schools and against reforms to the state’s broken testing and teacher evaluation system - but we're backing dozens of other candidates for state and federal office.

NYSUT issues endorsements; holds senators accountable for votes on teacher evaluations

NYSUT today withheld endorsements from every state senator who voted for more charter schools and against reforms to the state’s broken testing and evaluation system in the waning hours of the...

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We made our voices heard - and the Regents listened. We commend Chancellor Rosa and the Regents for rejecting proposals to punish schools with high opt-out rates. It's a victory for parents and educators concerned about standardized tests. Our statement:

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4 years

"Let’s recognize educators as the experts they are by including them in these discussions about improving our public education system for every student,” says @AndyPallotta . Here's his full statement on the governor’s comments about reimagining education:

NYSUT statement on governor’s comments about reimagining education

“Let’s recognize educators as the experts they are by including them in these discussions about improving our public education system for every student,' said NYSUT president Andy Pallotta.

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4 years

Secretary Betsy DeVos alienated many by casting public schools as failures and promoting alternatives to them. Through executive action and negotiations with Congress, Biden wants to bolster public schools.

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3 years

Teachers union calling for cancellation of Regents exams, grades 3-8 testing

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Eighty-one percent of New York school staff members say the health and safety of students and staff should be the deciding factor in reopening schools, according to a poll of NYSUT members released today.

NYSUT poll: 81 percent of union members say health and safety should drive school reopening

Eighty-one percent of New York school staff members say the health and safety of students and staff should be the deciding factor in reopening schools, according to a poll of NYSUT members released...

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6 years

Union values are American values. Have a happy and safe #FourthOfJuly . #ImStickingWithOurUnion

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Meet NYS Teacher of the Year Alhassan Susso, a visually impaired high school teacher who commutes each day from Poughkeepie to the Bronx to lead a special early morning program that's helping to transform the lives of his students. @UFT @BBOUFT

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"For all his empathy, Cuomo’s comments about in-person schooling were out of step with what kids, parents and teachers are going through now. We’re on our last nerve. Tread carefully."

Editorial: Remote school a stopgap for NY students, not a solution

Gov. Cuomo needs to understand that homeschooling is not working for many students and families. Kids need to go back to school.

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Cancellation of the January Regents exams is the right choice "in the interest of safety, equity and fairness," says NYSUT President @AndyPallotta .

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Millionaire donors have given the Senate GOP 11 million reasons to fight for the corporate charter industry.

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4 years

Today we join with @AFTUnion in demanding that school districts follow school reopening guidance issued by the governor and NYS Dept of Health mandating social distancing, reduced occupancy and the use of masks, among other safety measures.

NYSUT and AFT demand school districts follow state Department of Health guidance for reopening

NYSUT and AFT today demanded that school districts follow school reopening guidance issued by the governor and state Department of Health that mandates social distancing, reduced occupancy and the...

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6 years

Getting some funny emails from Betsy DeVos and her anti-union friends at the Mackinac Center? Mark it as spam, delete it and visit to find out how you can say NO! to Betsy DeVos and YES! to your Union. #ImStickingWithOurUnion

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"With the coronavirus continuing to spread, we are calling on state and local health and school officials to take decisive action and proactively close all schools in counties where there are confirmed cases of this virus." Full statement:

NYSUT calls for school closures in counties affected by coronavirus

As school districts grapple with the effects of coronavirus statewide, NYSUT is urging local officials to ensure the needs of students, staff and families are fairly and adequately met in the event...

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"Where public schools unite our communities, charter schools fracture them." NYSUT has issued a statement regarding @GovKathyHochul 's Executive Budget Proposal. Read the full statement:

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Educators are family. Union members are family. Thank you, @JoleneDiBrango for your leadership. #NYSUTRA

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5 years

The move comes a day after Elia faced a room of angry union leaders at the pre-RA local presidents conference. A long line of frustrated leaders peppered Elia with a litany of questions on numerous testing problems. #nysutRA #CorrectTheTests

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As we head into Labor Day weekend, NYSUT President @AndyPallotta asks us to consider the many contributions the American labor movement has made to improving the lives of workers.

This Labor Day, remember the good that unions have done

The collective strength of unions is why so many American workers enjoy higher pay, good benefits, safety rules and secure retirements.

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6 years

Delegates approve resolution urging Regents to convene a study of negative unintended consequences tied to NY's grade 3-8 assessments.

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4 years

Vote YES on your local school budget. Mail your ballot before the June 9 deadline. Let's give students the funding they deserve.

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5 years

The NYS Education Department continues to send misleading information on testing to teachers and parents. Now, it's an email from the commissioner herself. Here's her full email with our response: Know. Your. Rights.

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3 years

"The att'y general has detailed conduct that is repugnant and indefensible in any workplace and especially in the state’s highest elected office. Equally troubling was the governor’s response to the report. Sadly, both show he is unfit to serve in office."

NYSUT statement on attorney general’s report into sexual harassment allegations against governor

“The attorney general has detailed conduct that is repugnant and indefensible in any workplace and especially in the state’s highest elected office. Equally troubling was the governor’s response to...

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Eighty-one percent of New York school staff members say the health and safety of students and staff should be the deciding factor in reopening schools, according to a poll of NYSUT members released today.

NYSUT poll: 81 percent of union members say health and safety should drive school reopening

Eighty-one percent of New York school staff members say the health and safety of students and staff should be the deciding factor in reopening schools, according to a poll of NYSUT members released...

www.nysut.org

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“We will not let another child be let down by the adults in this state!” says @NYSUTEVP Jolene DiBrango. #SpareOurStudents

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Thanks, Jimmy. We couldn't agree more. ❤️ #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher @FallonTonight

The Tonight Show

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🎵 Teachers should make a billion dollars 🎵 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #FallonAtHome

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No cuts. No freezes. Don’t balance New York’s budget on the backs of our students.

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3 years

We applaud the announcement that the NYS Education Department will seek a federal waiver of grade 3-8 and high school testing requirements amid the ongoing challenges students and educators statewide are facing related to the coronavirus pandemic.

NYSUT statement on announcement that state will seek federal testing waiver

NYSUT today applauded the announcement that the state Education Department will seek a federal waiver of grade 3-8 and high school testing requirements amid the ongoing challenges students and...

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We’re at the @AFLCIO National Day of Solidarity today in support of @sagaftra and @WGAEast / @WGAWest ! No matter what your job is: when you’re union, you’re family. #solidarity #WGAStrong #SagAftraStrong

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Positive energy is contagious and union leaders like @AndyPallotta and @AFTunion 's @rweingarten have it in spades. #unionstrong #NYSUTRA

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6 years

NYSUT values are union values. #LaborDay

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3 years

We're calling on the NYS Education Department to request a federal waiver for grade 3-8 and high school testing — just as New York was granted last year — amid the ongoing challenges students and educators are facing related to the pandemic.

NYSUT calls on state to seek federal testing waiver amid ongoing challenges of pandemic

NYSUT is calling on the state Education Department to request a federal waiver of grade 3-8 and high school testing requirements — just as New York was granted last year — amid the ongoing challenges...

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"As a mother and grandmother — and one who loves the kids under my care — it makes me sick when drivers illegally pass school buses," says school bus driver Deb Paulin of Alden Central Schools. Find out why she's standing with our call for lawmakers to #SupportSchoolStaff .

Deb Paulin wants her students to be safe.

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We faced many challenges in 2018 - and we came through them together! From all of us at NYSUT, we wish you a happy holiday season and we look forward to a great 2019!

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Congrats to 2023 New York PE Teacher of the Year, @CoachGelardi , who brought his classes out of the gym and into to students’ homes throughout the pandemic, creating short YouTube videos of kid-focused exercise routines and games!

New York’s PE teacher of the year has a big YouTube following for kid fitness videos

Queens teacher Thomas Gelardi’s YouTube channel took off during COVID. He’s garnered more than 4 million views on his videos that help kids stay active in small spaces.

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With a team like this, the future is bright!

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How long is too long? Here are a few tasks you could accomplish in the six hours - SIX HOURS! - it takes for students as young as 8 to finish their state tests. That's why we're calling on @NYSEDNews to #CorrectTheTests !

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3 years

NYSUT today strongly rebuked the federal government’s decision to mandate that states administer standardized tests this school year. @AndyPallotta @NYSUTEVP

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"If districts need to phase in the reopening of buildings, so be it," says NYSUT President @AndyPallotta . "We must err on the side of caution. Period.” Our full statement on the state school reopening decision:

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New York is considering severe cuts to schools that would set our kids back, dashing their dreams and threatening an entire generation. With $2 billion in stimulus, it makes no sense to sacrifice their future. Stand up for our schools. Stop these extreme cuts. #FundOurFutureNY

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“With the coronavirus continuing to spread, we are calling on state and local health and school officials to take decisive action and proactively close all schools in counties where there are confirmed cases of this virus." Friday's full statement:

NYSUT calls for school closures in counties affected by coronavirus

As school districts grapple with the effects of coronavirus statewide, NYSUT is urging local officials to ensure the needs of students, staff and families are fairly and adequately met in the event...

www.nysut.org

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We are NYSUT. And we are UNITED. #NYSUTRA

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Who is the union movement? @AFTunion President @rweingarten knows. #NYUSTRA #unionstrong

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🚚 We see you, @Teamsters ✊ #unionstrong

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7 years

"I voted already! It felt so good to scratch in that thing that said 'NO'!" says @AndyPallotta . Honk if you're voting NO on Prop 1 today!

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While still seeking a federal reprieve, the Regents today canceled all Regents exams except ELA, Algebra 1, Earth Science and Living Environment. These exams will NOT be required for graduation. Here's the presentation. Detailed FAQ from SED to come.

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"I am Puerto Rican. This is emotional and personal to me." Evelyn DeJesus speaks from the heart as she introduces a special order of business in support of teachers and public schools in #PuertoRico . @UFT @AFTUnion

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4 years

While the intricate details of reopening may be complex and differ from school district to school district, there are simple points we believe must be addressed. More here:

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The state has had at least six years to listen to the voices of teachers and parents who are angry and frustrated with this broken teacher evaluation system. We don't need any more surveys or delays. This is the year to fix it. #APPR

This is the year to fix broken teacher evaluation system

“The state has had at least six years to listen to the voices of teachers and parents who are angry and frustrated with this broken teacher evaluation system. We don't need any more surveys or...

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We've filed a lawsuit against the state over reductions in aid for school districts across New York, seeking the release of money withheld in July, August and September - and an injunction against future withholdings and delays of funding payments.

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We're calling on Secretary DeVos to waive grades 3-8 ELA and math testing mandates. Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.

NYSUT to DeVos: Waive grades 3-8 ELA, math testing mandates amid coronavirus pandemic

NYSUT is calling on U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to waive state testing mandates for children in grades 3-8 for the rest of this school year and the duration of the coronavirus pandemic as...

www.nysut.org

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Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek ! Just like Teacher Appreciation Day last week, we don’t know how much more we could appreciate educators than we already do – but we’ll keep sharing your stories and working to ensure you have everything you need to succeed. Thank you teachers!

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So... who's voting tomorrow?

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In solidarity. #UnionStrong #NYSUTStrong #LaborDay

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Whether it’s the city or the state, one thing is clear: New York is a union town. Thank you to the @AFLCIO for their National Day of Solidarity that we had the privilege to join in on in support of our union siblings at @sagaftra and @WGAEast / @WGAWest ! #SagAftraStrike #wgastrike

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📢 louder for the people in the back, @rweingarten 📢 #SagAftraStrong #WGAStrong

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6 years

The new teacher evaluation bill "would ensure that students and teachers are once again valued as more than a test score," says @AndyPallotta . Here's his full statement on the new teacher evaluation bill: #Pass10475

NYSUT statement on teacher evaluation legislation

'We thank Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Education Chairwoman Cathy Nolan for listening to parents and educators and introducing a bill that would ensure that students and teachers are once again...

www.nysut.org

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President: @MelindaJPerson Vice President: @JCiffone Second Vice: President: @NYSUT2VP Secretary-Treasurer: @NYSUTStreasurer These are your new NYSUT Officers! #NYSUTRA

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🏳️‍🌈 Happy #Pride Month from NYSUT 🏳️‍🌈 This month and every month, we remain committed to supporting LGBTQ+ students, educators and community members. Together, we can create a world where everyone feels safe and loved. Learn about upcoming pride events:

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Cuomo waives state teacher and principal evaluations amid pandemic - Chalkbeat New York

Cuomo waives state teacher and principal evaluations amid pandemic

The evaluations, which include classroom observations and student performance data, can influence tenure decisions and trigger firings.

www.chalkbeat.org

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“Kathy Hochul has long been a dedicated public servant and has shown leadership throughout her career. We look forward to working with her on the challenges we face ahead,” says NYSUT President @AndyPallotta .

NYSUT looks forward to working with Kathy Hochul

“Kathy Hochul has long been a dedicated public servant and has shown leadership throughout her career. We look forward to working with her on the challenges we face ahead,” said NYSUT President Andy...

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The way School-Related Professionals have stepped up during these difficult and uncertain times to meet the needs of students, families, schools and communities has left us in awe. For #SRPRecognitionDay : THANK YOU to our SRPs for all you do! #SRPsRock #NYSUTSRP

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Yonkers educators are fed up — and who can blame them. On top of ongoing, vicious attacks against teachers and public education nationwide, a lack of a fair contract is just another layer of disrespect. #FairContractNow #nysutstrong #solidarity

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“Gates has not come through for students around the state and around the country,” NYSUT President @AndyPallotta told Spectrum News. “So why would we enlist someone like him again?”

Re-Imagining Education With or Without the Bill Gates Foundation

The teacher's union has had split reactions.

spectrumlocalnews.com

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“Laying off teachers and paraprofessionals in the middle of the school year is just a disaster... Please, I implore you, do not make these cuts.” - NYSUT President @AndyPallotta at tonight’s board meeting in Rochester. #SpareOurStudents #FundOurFuture

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Providing free school meals for all students boosts academic achievement and helps families make ends meet. The statewide union and President @AndyPallotta joined the #Meals4AllNY coalition to call on @GovKathyHochul to fully fund universal free meals.

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“We have a moral duty to follow the science on reopening—that’s why New York schools should immediately go to remote learning if positivity rates exceed 9 percent, as calculated by the state," said @RWeingarten and @AndyPallotta in a joint statement.

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Union values are American values. #FourthOfJuly

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BREAKING: Pellegrino win a victory for public education @ChristineNY09 @AndyPallotta

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“A union, united, will never be defeated.” #ImStickingWithOurUnion #UnrigTheSystem

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“In right-to-work states, the wages are lower, the job opportunities are fewer,” says NYSUT lawyer and labor activist Harold Eisenstein. #LaborDay

This Labor Day, remember the history behind the holiday

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Local and state leaders, including Albany Mayor @MayorSheehan , assemblymembers @PatriciaFahy109 and @johnmcdonald108 , and Congressman @RepPaulTonko . #Enough #EndGunViolence

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Labor is out in full force at this year’s Capital Pride Parade 🏳️‍🌈 ✊🏳️‍⚧️

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"I may not always agree with my union politically... but I'll never disagree with NYSUT's commitment to making life better for working families in communities all across our great state." #ImStickingWithOurUnion

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If classroom teachers are the face of NY's public education system, then School-Related Professionals - bus drivers, cafeteria workers, school secretaries and custodians - are the backbone, says NYSUT President @AndyPallotta . #SRPRecognitionDay #NYSUTSRP

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These retired NYSUT teachers remember what it was like before there was a strong union to protect them. #ImStickingWithOurUnion #UnionProud

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Buffalo high school ELA teacher Melissa Kenney says English language learners and students with disabilities need something other than high-stakes exams to show what they know and can do.

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7 years

Your assignment for Tuesday: flip your ballot over, vote #NOConCon , then share this with family, friends and coworkers!

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5 years

Last night our Board of Directors passed a resolution to affirm the union "stands in solidarity with our UAW comrades in their strike against General Motors" - even as members rallied to show their support for #UAWStrike in communities across the state.

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NYSUT President @AndyPallotta , after receiving impassioned phone calls, e-mails and social media posts from educators across the state, today reiterated the union’s long-held position that arming teachers is impractical and misguided. #ArmMeWith

'Arming teachers won't make schools safer', says NYSUT President Andy Pallotta

'It is misguided to think, however, that more guns in a school — in the presence of children, and in the hands of educators who don’t want them — is an answer.”

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“I’m starting to think that Janus may be the kick we needed to re-energize our union – and the labor movement across our great nation,” says @AndyPallotta . “I’m energized and filled with hope and optimism.” #ImStickingWithOurUnion

Andrew Pallotta: After Janus, Hope And Optimism

Late last month, the conservative right wing majority on the U.S. Supreme Court did what most expected, ruling 5 to 4 against public sector unions in…

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7 years

The opposition to Betsy DeVos is unprecedented. Keep it up.

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