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June 8, 2012 - 4:00pm

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The April Clarion covers a host of controversial issues. We’ve opened for comment articles on Pathways as well as a piece that explores the relationship between a prestigious academic publishing house and the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a corporate-funded, politically conservative legislative “bill mill.” Tell us what you think about the issues raised by the Pathways articles and/or the pieces on ALEC. Join the conversation by clicking on the “add new comment" link following any one of these Clarion articles.

Solidarity Committee

PSC members at 2009 Labor Day parade

The PSC recognizes that building a stronger, inclusive labor movement representing all working people, their families and communities will help us reach our union’s objectives. When we support of others’ struggles, be they co-workers, fellow unionists, our students or neighbors, we strengthen our own union and ourselves.

The Solidarity Committee serves to:

link the PSC with other unions, community organizations and movements seeking our assistance

provide information to PSC members about meetings, rallies, pickets and press conferences organized by other unions and community coalitions, and

encourage members’ participation represent the PSC in the NYC Central Labor Council Delegate Body, NYC Jobs with Justice, Greater NY Labor-Religion Coalition and other bodies.

The Solidarity Committee, a special committee authorized by the Executive Council, holds meetings and forums several times each semester and maintains an “action alert” e-mail list to notify members of upcoming events. All members are welcome to attend meetings and participate in the Committee’s work.

Recent actions:

Helped organize May Day 2010 Rally for Immigrant and Workers Rights

Supported Domestic Workers United’s successful campaign to assure nannies, homecare providers and house cleaners in New York State basic legal labor rights

Supported undocumented immigrant students’ campaign for federal passage of the DREAM Act.

Recent Committee Posts

May Day Celebration—Save the Date: May 1
This year’s May Day event will begin at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, May 1, with a rally at Union Square. A march from Union Square, through Foley Square and on to Wall Street will begin at 5:30 PM. The union will announce our meet-up location in This Week, on the website and through social media as the date approaches.
Stand for Freedom March, December 10, 2011
PSC members joined with coalition partners from the labor movement, the faith community and immigrants’ rights groups at the Stand for Freedom March on Saturday, December 10. Together, we marched to oppose voter suppression in all its forms.

This year, two-thirds of state legislatures have introduced laws that undermine the right to vote. The right to vote is the heart of our democracy. We cannot let it be taken away from millions of Americans.
PSC Supports Regents Plan for Expansion of Financial Aid to Undocumented Students
Undocumented immigrant youth, faith, labor (including Barbara Bowen from the PSC), and civic leaders joined Merryl H. Tisch, Chancellor of the New York State Board of Regents, and State Education Department Commissioner John B. King, Jr., on Tuesday, November 15 in front of the New York Public Library in Manhattan to announce a vote by the Regents to support the extension of the state's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) to all students, regardless of immigration status. This change would make it possible for young New Yorkers who were raised in this country without status to attend college and fulfill their potential.

The PSC Delegate Assembly passed a resolution in support of the the state plan on 11/17/11.
November 17: March for Economic Justice
Thursday, November 17th, is a day of a city-wide mobilization to demand economic justice for “the 99%.” Be part of the growing movement to change economic and political policy; be part of the march with the PSC.

The PSC will take part in a peaceful, permitted rally and march that will begin at Foley Square at 5:00 PM before winding its way around City Hall and across the Brooklyn Bridge. Our members will meet at the intersection of Broadway and Worth Street at 5:00 PM, before marching together into Foley Square.
On Monday, March for CUNY and the Millionaire's Tax
Join City Council Higher Education Chair Ydanis Rodriguez for a march from Washington Heights to Wall Street next Monday, November 7 to support Occupy Wall Street. The PSC is joining other unions and organizations including SEIU 32BJ, 1199, CWA and WFP to call for jobs, education and passage of the “millionaires’ tax.” You can march for a few blocks or the whole day.
PSC extends helping hand to union colleagues in Binghamton
The MacArthur Elementary School will probably have to be demolished and rebuilt.

Residents of western and northern New York have seen their houses and life-savings washed away; schools have lost classrooms, computers and libraries; and teachers’ unions, already buffeted by layoffs, are struggling to teach without supplies and books.

Our state affiliate, New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), has organized a program called “Adopt a Local,” and the PSC executive council voted to adopt the teachers’ local in Binghamton, New York, where the needs were among the most acute.
PSC to Join the Working Families Party
After a spirited debate, the PSC Delegate Assembly voted 51-35-4 in favor of affiliating with the Working Families Party (WFP resolution)

The proposed affiliation came before the delegates after having received a thorough examination and recommendation from both the PSC’s Legislation and Solidarity Committees, as well as the Executive Council
Defend the Safety Net Forum Focuses on Action
The Defend the Social Safety Net Forum, Tuesday night, October 25th, was a call to action. While speakers provided economic, political and historical context to deepen understanding of the issues, the emphasis of the evening was on action.

Both speakers and audience keyed on how to protect and extend Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, employee health benefits, public-sector pensions, unemployment benefits and other safety net programs. The defense of the social safety net has particular resonance for adjuncts, given the PSC’s campaign to save and enhance adjunct healthcare insurance.