The PJSTA Takes the Ice Bucket Challenge!

One cause that has always been near and dear to the heart of the PJSTA is Ride for Life whose mission is to find a cure for ALS.  Ride for Life was started in 1997 by former teacher Chris Pendergast who has been heroically battling ALS for over 20 years now.  Anyone who has seen Chris (or …

Get excited… New PJSTA Apparel is Coming This Fall!!!!

We will be ordering new PJSTA apparel this fall.  We have a wide array of options this year including all of this fall’s hottest fashion trends!  Ok, maybe not the hottest trends, but great union made apparel none the less!  Plenty of options for you to wear on Thursdays this year along with the many …

NYSUT Refuses to Oppose Cuomo But You Still Can!

It’s been a shade over four months since the new NYSUT officers took office.  They were elected, largely due to the UFT Unity Caucus’ loyalty oath, after running a campaign in which they made big promises.  They spoke of a “grassroots” slate of candidates, “member driven” unionism, and spoke of how our statewide union needed …

NYSAPE Statement on Test Scores

Via NYSAPE, which the PHSTA is a member of… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 14, 2014 More information contact: Eric Mihelbergel (716) 553-1123; nys.allies@gmail.com Lisa Rudley (917) 414-9190; nys.allies@gmail.com NYS Allies for Public Education (NYSAPE) http://www.nysape.org Parents and Educators Reject the Tests, the Scores and Corporate Agenda of NYSED & Pearson Today Commissioner John King and …

R.I.P. Robin Williams

I am not the type who is really into too many celebrities, whether they be actors, musicians, etc.  But I always liked Robin Williams.  He came across to me as funny, intelligent, genuine.  For somebody who has lived 63 years, with some of the experiences he has had, to decide to take their own life is …