by Chris Reese | Apr 20, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Continuing the state budget fight, APSCUF President Steve Hicks yesterday provided testimony to the House Democratic Policy Committee, chaired by state Rep. Mike Sturla (Lancaster). Approximately a dozen House members, including state Rep. James Roebuck...
by Chris Reese | Apr 18, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
State System Chancellor John Cavanaugh spoke today to the Pennsylvania Press Club, a monthly luncheon series that features elected officials and other leaders discussing hot topics in national and state government. Since Gov. Corbett introduced his budget in March and...
by Chris Reese | Apr 18, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Some quick news this afternoon from the Legislative Assembly meeting this weekend: APSCUF delegates voted overwhelmingly to approve a resolution encouraging members to boycott Georgia-Pacific products, which include Dixie cups, Brawny paper towels, Angel Soft bath...
by Chris Reese | Apr 12, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Tomorrow is April 13. In a whole bunch of states (at last count, I think 10), faculty will be participating in “Take Class Action” day. We at APSCUF are participating, too. Your local campus may have put out some details; I know at some campuses, in...
by Chris Reese | Apr 12, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
With state budget talks ready to begin, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Jake Corman, R-Centre, has his priorities set. His top goal, which he says is shared by many lawmakers in both parties, is restoring “all” of the $500 million-plus cut by Gov. Tom...
