On Friday, October 12th, the United Teachers of Northport gathered at The Lark to celebrate the start of a new school year and to raise money for a cause. The members, both active and retired, enjoyed the company, refreshments, and … Continue reading
Recently, Jolene DiBrango posted an essay in the Democrat & Chronicle highlighting the teaching profession and what it still has to offer young people today. She also points out the challenges ahead for our state as it grapples with a … Continue reading
The following video was produced by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) and provides a 5 minute overview of what is know as the Janus Decision.
The following article appeared in the Utica Observer-Dispatch and was written by Jolene DiBrango. DiBrango is executive vice president of the more than 600,000-member New York State United Teachers. She graduated from New Hartford High School and Mohawk Valley Community … Continue reading
The vote to open up the NYS Constitution went down big time in the last election. An article posted by writer Frank G. Runyeon highlights the results…. There were three proposals on the ballot this year, and the one that … Continue reading