Monthly Archives: August 2014

PJSTA Flashback: 38 years ago!

Posted on August 31, 2014 by

A friend of ours sent this along.  The newspaper clipping below, from the Long Island Press dated September 8, 1976 tells the story of three Long Island locals who voted to authorize strikes.  One of those locals was your very … Continue reading →

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Links on Teachout & NYSUT

Posted on August 30, 2014 by

I’ve been out of commission for a few days as I had some laptop issues resolved.  However I am back in action and have a few links to pass on that we should all be reading. First to Zephyr Teachout, … Continue reading →

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Sign Letter of Support for Zephyr Teachout

Posted on August 26, 2014 by

Last Friday the PJSTA issued an official endorsement of Zephyr Teachout, who will square off against Andrew Cuomo in the gubernatorial Democratic primary on September 9th.  Teachout, considered the underdog to the Wall Street backed Cuomo, has gained significant momentum … Continue reading →

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The PJSTA Welcomes Our New Activists!

Posted on August 26, 2014 by

Today the PJSTA welcomed twelve new members to our local.  Our new brothers and sisters are excited to bring their energy and activism to the PJSTA as we embark on another school year that will, once again, require more work than ever … Continue reading →

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Lauren Joos Takes the Ice Bucket Challenge!

Posted on August 24, 2014 by
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