Saturday, March 27, 2004.

Delegates reiterated NYSUT's support of 17 issues formally reaffirming previous resolutions ranging from support of teacher centers to maintenance of health insurance and other benefits for retirees.

NYSUT's support was voiced once again for the Greenburgh 11 Federation of Teachers in the Westchester County local's long battle with a non-elected school board that has been targeting union activists for 10 years.

Looking to give elementary and middle-level teachers more time to deal with year-end tasks, NYSUT will continue to lobby for half-day sessions during the final five days of school.

The statewide union will continue to seek protection from discrimination for members who are genetically predisposed to various medical conditions. It also recommitted itself to increasing oversight of assisted-living facilities.