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An active union membership is fundamental to our mission in education, and that means staying informed! Our public communications shared here will include news, calls to action, open letters, announcements, and other important union information. Please check back here regularly to stay in the loop!

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Gratitude and Support for Retirees

A big shout-out is due to NCCFT retirees politically active in our Retiree Chapter—and to those active in the Nassau NYSUT retiree Councils  in general — because their active engagement with our political process paid off in wins for public K-12 and higher education in the last election!  NYSUT President Melinda Person noted its impact in Nassau.   We are happy to see Cynthia Nunez elected to the Nassau Legislature; Ms. Nunez fought hard to bring back quality programming at her

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November 13, 2025 2 Comments

Challenges Identified at the NYSUT Community College Conference, Nov 7-9, 2025

Seven of us attended the NYSUT Community College Conference in Saratoga Springs on Nov. 7-9, 2025: Thomas Bruckner, Ziaullah Khan Durrani, Secretary Suzanne Kaebnick, Vice President of Non-Classroom Faculty Virginia Sanchioli, Alex Sanchioli, PAC Co-Chair Caitlin Thurber, and NCCFT President David Stern. Caitlin was among presenters on VOTE-COPE and political engagement, Tom on credit and contact hours, and David on the challenges of dual credit (high school and college credit) programs. NYSUT President Melinda Person gave an invigorating opening speech

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November 11, 2025 1 Comment

NCC Administration Stalls Promotions and Sabbaticals During Contract Negotiations

The Executive Committee of the NCCFT is disappointed to report that the College has declined to execute a side letter with the union (as they have done in the past) to grant promotions and sabbaticals while a new contract is being negotiated. The College appears to be using promotions and sabbaticals as leverage in the negotiation process. To be clear, we will not accept any proposals that severely undermine our collective voice and, by extension, our ability to provide quality

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November 11, 2025 No Comments

2025 NCCFT Endorsements for Nassau County Government

Seth KoslowCandidate for County Executive Campaign Website Wayne H. Wink, Jr.Candidate for County ComptrollerCampaign Website Joylette WilliamsCandidate for County ClerkCampaign Website Viviana RussellCandidate for Nassau Legislator, District 2Campaign Website Olena Nicks, Candidate for Nassau Legislature, District 5Campaign Website Debra MuléCandidate for Nassau Legislature, District 6Campaign Website Delia DeRiggi-WhittonCandidate for Nassau Legislature, District 11Campaign Website Thomas McKevittCandidate for Nassau Legislature, District 13Campaign Website Cynthia Nuňez Candidate for Nassau Legislature, District 14Campaign Website Arnold DruckerCandidate for Nassau Legislature, District 16Campaign Website Karen

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October 13, 2025 2 Comments

NCCFT Files Appeal of Court Decision: We Will Continue to Fight for Student Services and Educational Quality

On September 5, 2025, we filed, with the assistance of our parent union NYSUT’s office of general counsel, an appeal with the Appellate Division, continuing our legal challenge against the college administration’s elimination of 15 department chairperson positions.  Our appeal challenges the college’s elimination of department chairpersons with specialized expertise in their fields who provided crucial academic leadership and student support. The case seeks to ensure that Nassau Community College lives up to its stated mission of providing quality education.

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September 6, 2025 3 Comments

Report: May 15, 2025 NCC Board of Trustees’ Meeting

THANK YOU to the 20 NCCFT members who supported our full-time faculty and academic programming at the Board of Trustees on Thursday May 15. Their names are (with asterixes for those who spoke): Silvia Albanese*, Ellen Botkin, Ed Boyden, Arthur Friedman*, Lea Gennaro, Jason Gorman*, Fran Gulinello, Suzanne Kaebnick*, Mary Lannon*, William (Bill) O’Keefe, Dolores deManuel, Cheryl McBride, Carolyn Monastra*, Daniel Perrotto, Virginia Sanchioli, Neela Saxena, David Stern*, Caitlin Thurber, Cara Tuzzolini*, and Kimberly Wells-Bernard.  Your physical presence and words

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May 20, 2025 1 Comment
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