State University faculty, staff and students held coordinated rallies on several campuses last week to call on state legislators and the governor to increase funding for the SUNY system in next year’s budget. Members of the United University Professions — which represents professors on 29 SUNY campuses — held simultaneous […]
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Upcoming Supreme Court decision could weaken NY unions
The United States Supreme Court is expected to rule on a decision this spring that could have far reaching implications for the future of politics in New York state. The case Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees is threatening to weaken public labor unions across the […]
‘Landmark’ free tuition program will take effect this fall at SUNY and CUNY schools
Governor Cuomo’s first legislative priority for 2017 becomes a reality: More than 75 percent of New York’s families will be eligible for free tuition at SUNY and CUNY schools Back in January, Gov. Andrew Cuomo was joined by Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders to unveil an auspicious plan […]