The full tally for the nominations process for UFCT 1460 is now complete and is as follows: In total, we received 36 nomination forms, resulting in 128 nominations for six nominees. Two nominees were initially deemed ineligible for nomination because they served on the Elections Committee; however, NYSUT confirmed that they could become eligible if they resigned from the Election Committee. We received nominations from faculty in all five schools at Pratt, as well as the Libr

Developed and issued by UFCT 1460 Elections Committee for the Fall 2025 General Election Tom La Padula (Chair), Romel Espinel, Mike Friedman, Harriet Harriss, Zach Slanger The nominations and elections of UFCT 1460 officers will be conducted in accordance with the AFT Constitution, the UFCT 1460 Bylaws, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA). Fill out the Nominations Form here until Sept. 28th 2025. According to UFCT Bylaws Article III, Section 3, “The

Dear UFCT 1460 Member, This is to inform you that the official nominations period for UFCT 1460 President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary will open on Monday, September 1, 2025, in accordance with our Bylaws (see Article IV, Section 1, Sub-Section a). Fill out the Nominations Form here until Sept. 28th 2025. These four officers comprise the organization’s Executive Committee, as specified in the Constitution and the Bylaws. Officer terms are for three years, startin

Dear Pratt Faculty Union Members, We write with a couple of updates regarding our work on the union Executive Committee. From Emily Beall: As of today, I have resigned from the Vice Presidency of UFCT Local 1460. I have resigned because I believe I can be more effective in building our Union as a member and a Delegate. I am proud of my accomplishments as an Executive Committee member, including developing new member orientations, helping to advance bylaws reform, supporting

Attention Pratt Part-Time Faculty, For those who also work at The New School/New York University/Parsons and are members of Local 7902 (you can join to participate), I wanted to alert you to a Leadership Training Conference sponsored by the UAW. The conference is free (including lodging and airfare) for 7902 members. Why not have the UAW train you on their dime (in their luxurious conference center in rural Michigan), come back to Pratt, and help us continue to organize our w

Dear Pratt Faculty, This week labor organizer and theorist Jane McAlevey passed away. Author of countless books and articles, McAlevey was a fierce voice in the contemporary labor reform movement. In the quiet of summer, I am afforded time to contemplate her history in labor reform, and consider her strategies as they relate to our struggles at Pratt. McAlevey wrote extensively about the nuts and bolts of building strong coalitions through a focus on organizing disparate indi

I am excited to join the Executive Committee of UFCT Local 1460 in the role of Vice President. A new model of unionism is taking shape on our campus – one based on values of respect, collaboration, communication, and most fundamentally, the understanding that strong unions are ones where rank-and-file lead. These are values I hold deeply, and I believe I can contribute to the strength and transformation of our union. I bring to the position of Vice President a breadth o

The results for the Vice President confirmation vote for Emily Beal are in and have been affirmed. For more details see the file below: Thank to everyone for participating in this vote. In solidarity, The Elections Committee Lisa Bateman Andrea Katz Thomas La Padula Heather Lewis

Dear UFCT 1460 members, My sincere thanks for all who attended the town halls last week. It was a valuable learning experience for all of us on the Executive Committee. Having reflected on and discussed the three town halls with the Executive Committee, I am writing today to offer my perspective, and discuss how we will move forward. First, and foremost, on behalf of the Executive Committee, I am happy to announce, pending confirmation from the membership, the appointment of

Dear UFCT Local 1460 Members, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for electing me to represent you as President of the union. I wish to inform you that due to circumstances beyond my control I am compelled to resign from my position as of today, November 29th, 2023. “Vice President James Lipovac will temporarily take over the position as President until the Union is able to hold a free and fair election for the Presidency in the Spring”. Thank you again, I re