How to Promote Social Justice

The NYSUT Standing Committee on Civil and Human Rights has charged us to advance the union's efforts to promote equity and social justice. NYSUT’s agenda promotes equal access to society's opportunities, thereby empowering people to have choices and control over their own destiny.

Fair Trade

NYSUT has been encouraging Fair Trade since a 2006 NYSUT RA resolution was passed. The resolution resulted in a statewide education and awareness campaign, encouraging NYSUT members and the schools they work in to purchase Fair Trade products.

From the Desk of the President Deb Peterson - September / October 2016

September is the beginning of NYSUT’s fiscal and membership year, which affords us all with the opportunity for renewal and rejuvenation. It is also an opportunity to answer the charge of the NYSUT Standing Committee on Civil and Human Rights to advance the union's efforts to promote equity and social justice. NYSUT’s agenda promotes equal access to society's opportunities, thereby empowering people to have choices and control over their own destiny. 

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Trump's Dystopian Vision For Schools

AFT President Randi Weingarten's response to Donald Trump’s Education “solutions,” which include  vouchers, charter expansion, merit pay, tenure and much more.  

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From the Desk of the President Deb Peterson - Announcing RC 43's Fall 2016 Conference

 2016 NYSUT Retiree Council 43's 2016  Annual Conference will be on September 27, 2016 at the SpringHill Suites Orlando Airport, 5828 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822. This year’s conference is open to all NYSUT Members & Retirees; NYSUT TRIF Unit Officers, Delegates and Members; Guests; Union Affiliates including AFT; NEA; FEA; AFL-CIO; FLARA and invited Presenters.

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