Affiliates and Partners

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Like many labor unions, the PSC is affiliated with several larger labor organizations. By affiliating, unions magnify their power and extend their reach in city, state and federal politics. A portion of the dues paid by members helps to support our affiliates, and the PSC plays an energetic role in shaping our affiliates’ policies.

The PSC is a “local” (Local 2334) of one of the largest labor unions in the country, the American Federation of Teachers, which represents more higher education workers than any other union. Through the AFT, the PSC is affiliated with the AFL-CIO.

The PSC is also affiliated with the The American Association of University Professors (AAUP), historically the guardian of academic freedom and tenure.

At the state level, the PSC is an affiliate of the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), which includes education unions throughout the state and is a major force in Albany. In New York City, we are part of two city labor bodies: the NYC Central Labor Council (CLC), which is the municipal affiliate of the AFL-CIO and represents 1.2 million workers in private and public-sector unions, and the Municipal Labor Committee (MLC), which represents public-sector workers and negotiates the health insurance for New York City employees.