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Photo of AFT President Randi Weingarten addressing TEACH 2023

The AFT has always been a solutions-driven union, and our new campaign, launched during TEACH on July 21, proves it once again with a fresh, practical approach to strengthening public education. As AFT President Randi Weingarten pointed out during her keynote speech, the $5 million, yearlong campaign, “Real Solutions for Kids and Communities,” stands up against attacks on public schools and offers real-world solutions to build up, rather than break down, our communities.

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Thank you for all you do!

As the school year draws to a close, all of us at NYSUT want to thank you for your tremendous dedication. It’s been a challenging year — but through it all, you've stood strong and persevered. Over and over, you've shown how public schools are the place where students, parents and educators come together as a community.

U.S. Supreme Court hands down landmark cases

This week, the Supreme Court handed down multiple decisions that will touch the lives of millions of Americans. Earlier this week, in Carson v. Makin, the court laid the groundwork that states must provide publ

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Union wins APPR reprieve

Gov. Kathy Hochul Friday signed a bill suspending, for an additional year, the Annual Professional Performance Review process. Advanced through grassroots advocacy from NYSUT members and lobbying by union legislative staff, the bill recently passed both the state Senate and the Assembly.

“As we come to the end of another school year that has been anything but normal, we welcome the governor’s decision to suspend the APPR process for another year,” said NYSUT President Andy Pallotta. “We will continue working with the legislature and the governor to address the APPR

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Support FCTA member Meg Comerford in her bid to the Hamburg Town Council!

Endorsed by both the FCTA and the Buffalo Central Labor Council AFL-CIO, Meg will bring a much-needed perspective to the Council.

Check out http://www.votemeg.com to get a lawn sign, make a donation, or sign up to volunteer! 

Remember: Early Voting starts June 12 at the Moose Lodge on Church St. in the Village!

Let's help get the word out!

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Your FCTA is taking action to support breast cancer research! On October 24, 2020, a team will participate in a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. The FCTA team is taking donations-- follow the link below to show your support!


https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=97577

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