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May 20th Protest at CUNY Central

Action at CUNY Central

Stand with your fellow CUNY workers to protect our jobs, defend our rights, demand fair raises and improve the terms and conditions of our work.

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No New Deal but Above Flat in a Tough Year

State Budget Results

Thanks to your last minute phone calls, activism, and support, we’ve closed the state budget fight in a stronger position than expected.

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Bargaining Updates 15 & 16

At the April 11th session, the first following CUNY management’s comprehensive proposal, the PSC responded to the insufficiencies and problems with their initial framework... Management must work with the state and city to bring more money to the table, the PSC bargaining team insisted.

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If you have not attended an Orientation to observe bargaining, click the button below to register for the next orientation to be held via Zoom, If you have already attended an orientation, you do not need to attend another; you will be included on emails inquiring about your availability.

RSVP: Mon., May 13, 6:30-7:30pm, online Orientation
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By joining you ensure our union has the resources to protect our rights at work and to fight for better pay and benefits, improved working conditions and quality education for CUNY students.

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News & Events
May 2, 2024

National and State Labor Leaders Join Faculty and Staff at Protest to Demand ‘Hands Off CUNY Job Security!’

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News & Events
May 1, 2024

Arrests at City College

Today is the first day back on campus for many of us after a spring recess that coincided with an escalation of student protest at home and nationwide. The PSC…

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News & Events
May 1, 2024

Unauthorized Sick-out

Dear Colleagues, On May 1, 2024, a group of PSC members who call themselves “CUNY on Strike” and have renamed themselves “CUNY Out Sick for Palestine” tweeted anonymously that they…

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News & Events
April 29, 2024

On the War in Israel and Gaza

Statement on the Encampment at City College, April 25, 2024 Lawful student protests on any CUNY campus should not be met with NYPD arrests, including this week’s demonstration at City…

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This Week in the PSC
April 28, 2024

Bargaining Updates 15 & 16 | Budget Updates

Bargaining Updates 15 and 16 At the April 11th session, the PSC responded to the insufficiencies and problems with management’s comprehensive proposal, which works within the bounds set by other…

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Events

Hands Off Adjunct, Lecturer & HEO Job Security

May 2, 2024 · 10:00 am — 11:00 am

PSC Civil Disobedience Training

May 6, 2024 · 6:30 pm

PSC-CUNY Environmental Health and Safety Watchdogs Meeting

May 9, 2024 · 3:30 pm — 4:30 pm

Special DA

May 9, 2024 · 6:30 pm

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NYC Employee Health Insurance

April 2024 Update

Myths and Facts about NYC Employee Health Insurance

New York City plans to announce a new health insurance plan that will replace current plans that cover active employees, retirees under age 65, and their dependents. Expect a major change.
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April 2024 Clarion

Members and students join forces to demand more city and state funding for CUNY, while the contract campaign and fight against administrative overreach continue.
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PENSIONS LAWSUIT

Read the lawsuit

The PSC is suing CUNY on behalf of our members because the administration has failed to properly deduct and submit pension contributions for hundreds of PSC members.

Op-ed in the New York Daily News

Professor Celia Sporer, Queensborough Community College: CUNY must fix its pension mess - City University is being sued by its faculty for not correctly paying into the retirement system

Check Your Pension Contributions

Demand accurate records & competent pension servicing.

Pensions Lawsuit FAQs

Pension Issues, PSC’s Pension Lawsuit against CUNY, and how to make sure CUNY makes the correct pension contributions for you

About PSC-CUNY

A Forceful Advocate

The Professional Staff Congress is the union that represents 30,000 faculty and staff at the City University of New York and the CUNY Research Foundation. We are dedicated to advancing the professional lives of our members, enhancing their terms and conditions of employment, and maintaining the strength and educational excellence of the nation’s largest urban public university.

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Benefits

An Overview

The benefits PSC members receive.

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Contracts

PSC Contracts

Read or download your PSC CUNY contracts.

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Rights

Under Contract

Contractual rights organized by category.

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