PSC calls on Mayor Mamdani to veto Intro 175-B
We call on Mayor Mamdani to veto Intro 175-B, which broadly limits free speech outside of educational facilities, such as those that host worker-training programs, libraries, schools, and universities, including all CUNY colleges. The bill is unnecessary and unconstitutional and will invite political repression of unfavored speech. It deprives our…
No Kings March
At least 8 million people participated across the country in No Kings on Saturday. It was the largest single-day protest in modern American history—drawing one million more participants than the protests in October. The movement to defend democracy and take back our federal government is growing, and so is the…
No Kings Saturday | Rally With Bernie Sanders Sunday
The PSC is playing a key role in organizing a powerful rally at Lehman College in the Bronx this Sunday, March 29th, featuring Senator Bernie Sanders, along with local advocates who are calling for the progressive tax system we need in New York State. Programming will begin around 1pm, with…
Down With Political Blacklisting at CUNY
Nearly 100 Professional Staff Congress (PSC) members rallied outside CUNY Central, calling for the reinstatement of the final member of the “Fired Four.” In summer 2025, four Brooklyn College adjunct professors lost their jobs due to advocacy for Palestinian rights. Following sustained organizing by the union, faculty and staff, students…
Higher Ed Unions and Advocates Oppose City Council Bill Intro 175-B
In advance of a vote at this week’s New York City Council Stated Meeting, the following Higher Education Unions released this statement opposing City Council Intro 175-B. Professional Staff Congress/CUNY AAUP-NYU CFU-UAW NYU AAUP Leadership Council - The New School AAUP Executive Council - St. John’s University AAUP-Columbia University SVA…
Push continues for free OMNY cards for CUNY students
Pix11: New York City’s public school students get free transit, and now CUNY representatives are pushing for the same affordability solution. On Friday, CUNY officials will testify to the City Council on its annual budgetary needs. Professional Staff Congress, the union representing 30,000 faculty and staff, say CUNY needs more staffing…
Addressing delegates to UNCSW, AFT leaders connect affordability, solidarity and democracy
AFT: During the 70th annual United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, the AFT welcomed 25 leaders of unions affiliated with Education International and Public Services International as they began their deliberations on public finance, the care economy and protecting girls’ education. The gathering was as much about solidarity…
Students, educators and advocates call for increased funding for CUNY
The Chief: Students, faculty and advocates gathered at City Hall on Tuesday to demand the city boost funding and fully staff the City University of New York (CUNY) system. They were joined by Rita Joseph, chair of the city council’s committee on higher education, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and union…
CUNY For All at City Hall | PSC’s No Kings Meet-up Site
No Kings, Saturday, March 28 -- PSC Members Meet at 1:30PM, Step Off at 2 PM The PSC contingent will gather by 1:30 PM at 62nd St. and Central Park West on the park side and will step off at 2 PM heading south down Broadway. RSVP here: NO KINGS!
CUNY For All City Budget Press Conference
New York City Council Chair Rita Joseph and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams joined CUNY Rising Alliance groups today, Tuesday, March 17th, on the steps of City Hall to urge Mayor Mamdani and City Council to increase City funding for the City University of New York (CUNY). The City funds roughly…
