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The Nassau Community College Federation of Teachers is a local of New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), a federation of more than 900 local unions representing more than 480,000 people who work in, or are retired from, New York’s schools, colleges, and healthcare facilities. NYSUT represents classroom teachers, college and university faculty and professional staff, school bus drivers, custodians, secretaries, cafeteria workers, teacher assistants and aides, nurses and healthcare technicians.
NYSUT is part of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the fastest growing union in the United States. We are also part of the AFL-CIO and Education International.

Recent News

Let’s Reaffirm Our Humanity

Let’s Reaffirm Our Humanity

In a world wracked by social injustice and an endless stream of daily human tragedies the terrorist attack by Hamas against innocent civilians shocked the world. This was more than a

October 15, 2023
Give a Big Welcome to our New Full-time Faculty!

Give a Big Welcome to our New Full-time Faculty!

Barbara Applegate, Art, Technical AssistantTania Barbosa, AHS, Clinical InstructorMaria Benner, Nursing, InstructorPatricia Bove, Hospitality, InstructorJoseph Causarano, AHS, InstructorDonna D’Ambrosio, Math/Com, Technical AssistantDerek Dathe, AHS, InstructorJean Forbes-Chung, Nursing, InstructorRobert Fournier, Chemistry,

September 21, 2023
Towards a “More Perfect Union” at NCC

Towards a “More Perfect Union” at NCC

We have two wonderful celebrations this month. Let’s welcome Juneteenth and Pride Month to reflect on our communities and, in particular, our college community. The emancipation order of June 19,

June 9, 2023
STEM at Long Island Community Colleges

STEM at Long Island Community Colleges

Look at Newsday's coverage of Suffolk Community College's expansion in STEM fields!What does NCC get? A planetarium with windows (!) and holes (!) in its dome.

June 2, 2023

Calls to Action

NCCFT Endorsements to the Nassau Legislature

NCCFT Endorsements to the Nassau Legislature

Dist 1 - Scott Davis (D) WON!!Dist 2 - Siela A. Bynoe (D) WON!!Dist 3 - no endorsementDist 4 - Alexis Pace (D)Dist 5 - Seth Koslow (D) WON!!Dist 6

October 29, 2023
It is Time for T-Shirt Tuesdays!

It is Time for T-Shirt Tuesdays!

We hoped to have an MOA for the new contract by now, ready for the NCCFT Executive Board and then membership to ratify. Due to the need to iron out

NYSUT Action:  Let’s Make Community College Funding a Priority!

NYSUT Action: Let’s Make Community College Funding a Priority!

SUNY & CUNY community colleges serve as the gateway to higher education for a large number of students, many of whom come from the neediest communities.Community colleges got a boost

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