Convention by the numbers

April 8, 2005

Robert Astrowsky of the United Federation of Teachers in New York City, longtime chairman of the Credentials Committee, reported that as of Thursday evening, there were 1,481 delegates registered, 96 non-voting alternates and 468 registered visitors.

Pictured here, Astrowsky, left, discusses the convention program with NYSUT lawyer Gerry DeWolf and convention coordinator Tony Bifaro.

VIP guests

The following guests were recognized at Thursday's night opening session:

• Former NYSUT Vice President Walter Dunn;
• Former NYSUT Secretary-Treasurer Fred Nauman;
• AFT Executive Vice President Antonia Cortese; and
• AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Paul Cole.