NYSUT Memorabilia, 1980-1998
Collection Number: 6174 MB

Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
NYSUT Memorabilia, 1980-1998
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Collection Number:
6174 MB
Creator:
New York State United Teachers (NYSUT)
Quanitities:
2.28 cubic feet
Language:
Collection material in English, Spanixh

Biographical / Historical

New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) was created in 1972 by the merger of the New York State Teachers Association (NYSTA) and the United Teachers of New York (UTNY). NYSTA had been affiliated with the National Education Association (NEA), and UTNY with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). UTNY was the statewide organization whose United Federation of Teachers (UFT), led by Albert Shanker, was the predominant teachers' union in New York City. In joining with United Teachers and affiliating with the AFT, NYSUT also became a member union of the AFL-CIO.
In 1976, NYSUT voted to disaffiliate with the NEA. Some locals left NYSUT and created the NYEA (New York Educators Association), which became the state affiliate for the NEA. In the early 1980s, NYEA changed its name to NEA-NY.
NYEA/NEA- NY viewed association with the AFL-CIO's industrial unions as undermining the professional image and independence of teachers. The two organizations also differed strongly on aspects of the governance structure, particularly with respect to ethnic minority representation, with NYSUT opposed to mandatory minimums. The rivalry between NYSUT and NYEA/NEA-NY in organizing new locals expended a great deal of resources for both labor organizations.
While competition with NYEA/NEA-NY was a constant focus of NYSUT's organizing efforts for teachers, NYSUT was also organizing college faculty members, nurses, and other non-teaching personnel. Once members were organized, NYSUT continued to advocate for teachers' and other workers' rights through contract support and legal services at the local level and political involvement at the state and federal levels, supporting candidates and legislation that protected funding, due process, and working conditions.
NEA-N Y merged with NYSUT in 2006, by which time NYSUT had grown to more than half a million members, becoming the largest union in New York State.

Items from conventions and other events dating as far back as 1845 but mostly concentrating on the 1980s and 90s; includes plaques, campaign pins, buttons, name tags, T-shirts, tote bags, and other items.
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Preferred Citation

NYSUT Memorabilia #6174 MB. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library.

Related Materials

Related Collections: 6174/017 MB 6174: NYSUT Records 6174 AV: NYSUT Audio-Visual Materials 6174 OH: NYSUT Oral History Interviews 6174 P: NYSUT Photographs 6174 PUBS: NYSUT Publications 6174/001: NYSUT President's Office Files 6174/001 P: NYSUT President's Office Photographs 6174/002: NYSUT Vice President's Office files 6174/003: NYSUT Division of Research and Educational Services. Files 6174/004: NYSUT Field Services Department Files 6174/004 AV: NYSUT Field Services Department Audio-Visual Material 6174/005: NYSUT Legislative Department Files 6174/006: NYSUT Public Relations Department Files 6174/007: NYSUT New York Special Task Force on Equity and Excellence in Education Files 6174/008: NYSUT Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals Files 6174/009: NYSUT Teacher Education Conference Board Files 6174/010: NYSUT Convention files 6174/011: NYSUT Mid-Hudson Regional Office Files 6174/012: NYSUT "Teachers United: The Rise of NYSUT" Research Notes 6174/013 AV: NYSUT Representative Assembly (RA) Audio-Visual materials 6174/014: NYSUT Alan Lubin Files 6174/015: NYSUT Boards of Directors Meetings 6174/016: NYSUT Vice-President's Office Maria Neira. Files 6174/017: NYSUT General Officers Records 6174/017 AV: NYSUT General Officers Audio-Visual Materials 6174/017 P: NYSUT General Officers Photographs 6174/018: NYSUT Division of Research and Educational Services, Maria Neira Files 6174/019: NYSUT Biography File

SUBJECTS

Names:
New York State United Teachers
Subjects:
Teachers' union--New York (State)

CONTAINER LIST
Container
Description
Date
Box 1 Folder 1
New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Institute and Commission Plaque
Scope and Contents
In Recognition for Service and Leadership, Thomas Y. Hobart, President, NYSUT-- 5x7 etched glass plaque with wooden stand
Box 1 Folder 2
AFT paddles
Scope and Contents
3 paper paddles shaped like apples
Box 1 Folder 3
Cotton and paper signs
Scope and Contents
cotton-- "Aylwin, Presidente de Todos Los Chilenos" ; paper -- Bodegas y Vinedos Giol, Maipu, Mendoza, Buenos Aires
Box 1 Folder 4
Alfred E. Smith Award : For conspicuous Service in Behalf of Public Education to
Scope and Contents
5x7 wood plaque
Box 1 Folder 5
AFT hats
Scope and Contents
1 cotton hat - "American Federation of Teachers" ; 2 foam visors - "American Federation of Teachers"
Box 1 Folder 6
Union Leadership Institute, American Federation of Teachers - badges
Scope and Contents
name tags - American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, Staff ; Union leadership Institute, Charles Santelli, Director of Research and Educational Services NYSUT
Box 1 Folder 7
Stickers
Scope and Contents
AFT Clinton/Gore bumper stickers ; Solidarity Day '91, august 31, Washington, D.C. be there! American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations ; Be there! Solidarity Day '91, ALF-CIO, August 31, Washington D.C. - roll of stickers
Box 1 Folder 8
New York State Council of Educational Association Plaque
Scope and Contents
"The New York State Council of Educational Associations expresses its appreciation to The New York State United Teachers for their generous support and service in the production of their monograph on Multiculturalism, April 1994" - 8x10 plaque
Box 1 Folder 9
Buttons (13)
Scope and Contents
AFT ; AFT ; aft Clinton/Gore ; 1888 One Hundred 1988 Years of Solidarity, Rochester & Vicinity Labor Council AFL-CIO ; It's Time for them to GO! Vote Democratic (2) ; Stop Tuition Tax Credits ; I was there! Solidarity Day '91, AFL-CIO, August 31, Washington, D.C. ; Right to Strike, Right to Organize, Solidarity Day, August 31, 1991, Washington, D.C.
Box 1 Folder 10
Buttons and Pen
Scope and Contents
5 of same button - The Real Education Candidate Clinton, NYSUT ; 1 Pen - Civitas
Box 1 Folder 11
Buttons, Tie Tacks, Name Plates
Scope and Contents
3 buttons - Bill Clinton For President ; 2 push pins - Clinton/Gore ; 1 pin - National Rainbow Coalition ; 1 push pin - Civitas ; 1 tie tack with a torch on it ; 1 pin - Solidarity Day '91, AFL CIO, August 31, Washington, D.C. ; 2 name plates - James M. Balassone, 1963-1964 and Helen P. Maney, 1959-1960 ; 1 push pin - CBY ; 1 push pin - NYSUT, 1972-1982 (was removed from 6174/010, box 1, FF2)
Box 1 Folder 12
NYSUT name tag
Scope and Contents
NYSUT, United Teachers, AFT, New York State United Teachers (Paul Cole)
Box 1 Folder 13
Buttons
Scope and Contents
1 - I Toed the Line, Chicago Teachers Union, 73 ; 1 - Free to be You and Me ; 1 - Try a Virgin Island, St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas
Box 1 Folder 14
Assorted Name Tags and Business Cards
Scope and Contents
luggage tag - Chicago, PSEA, Pennsylvania State Education Association ; pin - Teacher Unity, NEA, AFT, Merge ; NYSUT Business Cards for James Conti ; name tags - Attorneys for Teacher Law Seminar, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO ; 1980 Representative Assembly, New York State United Teachers ; AFT, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO ; New York State, Public Employees Federation, AFL-CIO, Guest ; NYSUT, United Teachers, New Presidents Workshop
Box 1 Folder 15
Buttons - (13) ; Name Plates (2)
Scope and Contents
The Hunter's Horn, Irish Power ; Unity Independence ; Our Position, No Tuition, Legislative Conference, Boycott - Non-UFW Grapes ; Non-Violence is our strength ; P.O.W.'s, Never Have a Nice Day ; MIA, Missing or Prisoner ; I Do Not Want To Strike. But I Will ; (Apple with an X thru it) ; Teachers, AFT, United! ; State Employees for PEF, N.Y.S. Public Employees Federation ; NYSTA UTNY Teacher Unity --- name plates -- NYSTA, New York State Teachers Association, James Conti ; New York State Teachers Association, National Education Association
Box 1 Folder 16
Buttons, Push Pins
Scope and Contents
12 push pins shaped like a foot ; 3 push pins - NYSUT United Teachers ; 1 push pin shaped like NY, New York State United Teachers ; 1 pin - PSA ; 1 - Boycott non-union Lettuce ; 1 - Rossomando, Executive Committee ; 1 - McGovern
Box 1 Folder 17
Medallion
Scope and Contents
Gold circular medallion - New York State Teachers Association, 1845
Box 1 Folder 18
Loose in box items
Scope and Contents
t-shirt - AFT Merger, R.I.P. ; t-shirt - Solidarity Day '91 ; T-shirt - Vote, November 3, Good for Education, Bill Clinton ; cap - Union Yes, NYSUT ;
Box 1 Folder 19
small cloth bag
1987
Scope and Contents
NYSUT, 15th Annual Representative Assembly, April 2-4, 1987, Albany, New York
Box 1 Folder 20
NYSUT: A Union of Professionals (fold up -- re-usable bag)
Box 2 Folder 1
Push Pins (2) -- AFT, Past President and AFT-Code
Box 2 Folder 2
Western Union Telegram -- from Senator John F Kennedy
Scope and Contents
Regret very much but due to busy schedule it will be impossible for me to accept your very kind invitation for me to speak at your central zone meeting on October 16th at Syracuse. Extremely sorry. Many thanks for thinking of me
Box 2 Folder 3
Amendment to Charter
1980
Scope and Contents
The University of the State of New York, Education Dept. -- The Trustees of the Teachers Homegranted February 28, 1980
Box 2 Folder 4
Tie (framed)
1997
Scope and Contents
Tie with clock design -- note: March 24, 1997 -- Dear Edie: Al had made scores of memorable speeches. His speech in 1976, subsequently entitled Keep the Clock, was one which had an enormous effect in helping to keep NYSUT united
Box 3
NYSUT-Sign for Solidarity Day '91
Box 3 Folder 1
Sign
Scope and Contents
Large sign - NYSUT - Solidarity Day '91
Box 4 Folder 1
NYSUT badges
1998
Scope and Contents
2 - Representative Assembly, NYSUT, 25th Anniversary, Delegate badges (one with a ribbon, one without) --- pulled from 6174/010, box 3/ff22, caption RA Delegate Kit, 1998
Box 4 Folder 2
NYSUT push pin
Scope and Contents
NYSUT 300,000 -- removed from 6174/010 -- box 3/ff7 - caption RA Delegate Kit, march 22-25
Box 4 Folder 3
Push pins (2) and Pen
1991
Scope and Contents
1- shaped like a yellow ribbon, tied in a bow ; 1- NYSUT ; 1 Pen from Mutual of Omaha - items removed from 6174/010 - box 3/ff9 - caption -- RA Delegate Kit - 1991
Box 4 Folder 4
NYSUT Cloth tote bag
Scope and Contents
10th Anniversary, 1972-1982 -- NYSUT United Teachers