What I Want From NYSUT

Earlier today we posted about NYSUT’s Karen Magee asking to hear from the membership about what we want from our union.  It was a nice gesture.  Below is the letter I submitted to her.  I am sure most of my requests will be met.  I encourage all NYSUT members to submit your own ideas to …

What Do You Want From Your Union?

In this week’s NYSUT Leader Briefing Karen Magee asks, “What do you want from your union?”  Here is the link for you to fill out an online form and tell Ms. Magee what you want from your union.  I am going to get started on my list now.  It will be quite lengthy and will …

Thank You PJSTA!

The 2013-2014 school year has been a year like no other.  The PJSTA called on it’s rank and file to show up like never before as the battle for the soul of public education escalated to heights greater than any of us had seen before in our careers.  Large numbers of the PJSTA rank and file …

Karen Magee, Discussions, Invitations

In her mind NYSUT President Karen Magee is having discussions about some important stuff… unfortunately reality seems to suggest otherwise.  Reality-Based Educator with “They’re Discussing Having Discussions About the Coming Discussion on Teacher Evaluation Discussions”. Magee likes to see herself as a bulldog.  Someone who won’t back down in her tireless defense of the NYSUT membership. …

June 10th Rally at Riverhead Charter

A rally in support of our NYSUT brothers and sisters is scheduled for June 10th from 3:45 to 6:45 p.m., outside the Riverhead Charter School. Over the last two years, with the introduction of new principal, Raymond Ankrum, the administration has turned on the union and it leadership. Actions taken by the school over the …