News and Issues

last update: April 15, 2009

2009 NYSUT Journalism Competition Award

Recognizing outstanding NYSUT local union publications throughout the state, the New York Teacher Journalism Competition covers entries produced between September 1, 2007 and August 31, 2008. Winners of the competition, sponsored by New York Teacher, were honored at a luncheon at NYSUT's 2009 Representative Assembly in Buffalo, NY, held April 2-4, 2009.

Gates Chili Teachers' Association received two Awards of Merit in the NYSUT Journalism Competition at the 37th Annual Representative Assembly of NYSUT. The Gates Chili Teachers' Association website (www.nysut.org/gateschili) received one of the two awards for "Best Website, and the second award was given to the January/February 2008 edition of the VOICE for "Best Column or Editorial."

VOICE editor and GCTA Webmaster, Susan Evans, accepted the awards at the Journalism Editors' luncheon. Evans' husband, Bill Waller, and GCTA President, Bill Ahearn, with his wife, retired GCTA member, Lori Ahearn, also attended the luncheon.

Thousands will be reimbursed through ING settlement

New York Teacher - October 19, 2006

The Trust, which reviews vendors and products that are offered to members, was criticized last spring by the attorney general's office for not disclosing its endorsement agreement with ING in promotional materials. (see link above for complete article)

"Living the Legacy"

Katrina Cartee Korpeck, GCTA retiree, followed in Jackie Trobia's footsteps by being honored at the AFT National Convention 2004 in Washington D.C. as a recipient of a “Living the Legacy” Award.

"Enough is Enough"

GCTA delegates join districts from around New York State at the NYSUT Representative Assembly 2002 in New York City by participating in a rally to show support for UFT, in their 17th month without a contract.

"Winning a race to learn life lessons"

GC Middle School teacher, Tom Swain, centers curriculum unit around nephew's competition in the CBS television show, "The Amazing Race."