Friday, March 26, 2004.

In a dramatic showing of solidarity, more than 3,000 NYSUT members took a break from their convention business to march in support of their New York City union brothers and sisters working without a contract. [complete story]

In the front row, from left, Paul Cole, Sheldon Silver, Randi Weingarten, Tom Hobart, Antonia Cortese and Ivan Tiger.

UFT President Randi Weingarten, PSC President Barbara Bowen and Lou Stollar, president of UCE/Fashion Institute of Technology.

Nina Tribble of the UFT, who teaches at JHS 190 in Queens.

Pat Forsberg of the Erie County Librarians Association.

Maria Zervos of the United College Employees of FIT.

Bill Ritchie of Albany Public Schools Teachers Association.

Members of Local #1 Stonemasons and #79 Laborers cheer on the rally.

Matt McMullen stands with Marcia Meirowitz, president of the Bayport-Blue Point TA.

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