To the
members of the
Pioneer Faculty
Association,
Richard
Mangino is a
union legend.
Although
retired since
1996, Mangino, RC 3, has long served
as a mentor to in-service PFA leaders.
And when asked to attend an arbitration
hearing earlier this year, about
contract language he wrote in 1972,
he generously testified alongside
other witnesses. The local won the
arbitration and former PFA president
Carolyn Richards attributes the victory
to “having the author of the original
language on hand to interpret it.”
The PFA thanked and formally
recognized Mangino at an executive
board meeting. But when they
heard about the NYSUT Legacy Fund,
they agreed that honoring him with
a legacy award was a perfect way to
further show their appreciation. “He
shows the importance of being union
strong, as well as the importance of
contract language,” said Richards,
who believes that Mangino’s willingness
to help the local brought greater
unity to their membership. “His work
is a lesson for all unionists.”
To honor an in-service or retiree
activist from your area, visit nysut.org/legacyfund. The fund recognizes
honorees at three contribution levels.
All donors receive a letter of thanks for
their contribution.
- $250 — Honorees receive a NYSUT
Legacy Fund pin, keychain and coin;
and a certificate of recognition.
- $500 — Honorees receive all
$250-level benefits and a mention in
NYSUT United.
- $1,000 — Honorees receive all
$500-level benefits and recognition
at the annual NYSUT RA.