Date: May 24th 2013

Dear York Colleagues,

The votes from the Pathways referendum are coming in, and the early returns from the American Arbitration Association show that fewer than half of the eligible voters at York have voted. I know we can do better, and I’m asking you to take fewer than five minutes to express what so many of you have expressed to me in private conversations. It’s so important for us to vote for what we honestly believe will provide the best education for the students we love and hope to serve well. Your voice needs to be heard so we will no longer be misrepresented as to Pathways. I have heard York colleagues say that our voice within CUNY is not heard; this is a chance to change that!

I’d like to see us reach at least 66% of the full-time faculty voting, and that means that we need another 75 votes before the end of next week. I am writing to thank you if you have already voted, and to ask you to be one of those 75 if you haven’t.

The No Confidence in Pathways referendum is a chance to speak out about a critical academic issue that has been decided for us by the administration. It’s a chance to demand that the faculty voice be heard. How could we miss the opportunity to participate?

There is still time to vote, even if you never received a ballot or cannot find yours. Call the union office (212-354-1252) and ask for assistance in getting a ballot. Once your eligibility is verified, the American Arbitration Association will email you instructions on voting, along with the identification number you need in order to vote. Then you can vote immediately by phone or on the web.

Be one of the 75 votes we need to reach two-thirds participation at York! Don’t pass up this chance for our college to be a significant part of the conversation.

Sincerely,
Janice Cline, PSC Chapter Chair at York