Carmel and Mahopac salute front line workers

It not only takes a village – it takes several villages with bustling union members to get food to overworked medical workers at dozens of hospitals in the tri-state area, and help others on front lines of this pandemic.

Recognizing workers on Administrative Professionals Day has never been more necessary

Today, like every April 22, is Administrative Professionals Day — a day to recognize the important work performed by these unsung heroes. But this year’s Administrative Professionals Day is like none other and thus, recognizing these workers has never been more necessary.

NYSUT distributes additional 45,000 masks, bringing total donations to 145,000

“Nothing feels better than giving back to those who give so much,” said NYSUT President Andy Pallotta. “As a NYSUT leader, nothing makes me prouder than being able to give back to our health care members, many of whom are working in unimaginable conditions right now.”

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NYSUT provides 100,000 masks for Long Island and NYC health care workers

Several groups of downstate health care professionals got a welcome delivery in April. Thanks to generous member donations to the NYSUT Disaster Relief fund, the statewide union purchased and delivered 100,000 masks to members working in Long Island and Manhattan.

The next line of defense: Visiting nurses provide critical post-care

Visiting nurses in Westchester took on their first coronavirus patients on Monday, traveling to monitor 33 new patients just released from hospitals and rehabilitation centers.

Kingsborough CC lab techs donate much-needed protective gear

With protective gear running low for front-line health care workers, Kingsborough Community College lab technicians donated hundreds of pairs of gloves, goggles, lab coats and hospital grade disinfectants and hand washes for Bellevue Hospital workers.

Long Islanders dig deep for virtual food bank

When organizers set up a virtual food bank to help needy Long Island families, their initial goal was collecting 2,000 pounds of food. The online site went live mid-afternoon Friday, and within just a couple of hours, generous donors nearly doubled that goal - and by Wednesday, donations topped 15,000 pounds.

Institute offers teens a safe space online to navigate the new normal

North Colonie Teachers Association member Thea MacFawn launched the "We Can Together" website as a collection of resources, news stories, and contributions from teens, school psychologists, social workers, teachers and other experts. Submissions are welcome.

BOCES counselors stay close while socially distancing

When a student’s 16th birthday fell during the coronavirus shutdown, Laurie Hall wanted to do something to make it special. Using Google Meet to invite staff and a few friends, she threw a virtual birthday bash complete with signs and a mini slide show.

NYSUT health care workers are on the front lines of a pandemic

As the coronavirus attacks more and more people, health care is an ever-changing landscape. Doctors, nurses, first responders, virus test administrators, and health care staff are all working the front lines, often without enough personal protective equipment.

For these NYSUT members, remote learning is all in the family

“My daughter is teaching 140 students online and providing daycare for the grandkids, and I’m going out of my mind trying to teach six different classes fully online,” said UUP member Doug Cody. “But that’s nothing compared to what others, the health care providers and first responders on the front line, are going through. It's probably the craziest time in our lives.”