May 28, 2021 | News Story

PSC-CUNY Rallies to #FreeTheFunds

Members of the Professional Staff Congress (PSC-CUNY), students and supporters gathered on Wednesday both at the gates of Brooklyn College and simultaneously via Zoom for a #FreeTheFunds: Beyond Racist Austerity Rally.

“There is no longer any excuse to increase class size for Brooklyn College students and trim our offerings. Whether in-person or remote, class size should return to pre-pandemic levels, if not lower, so that students can learn and instructors can teach more effectively,” said James Davis, newly elected PSC-CUNY President and former chair of the PSC chapter at Brooklyn College.

CUNY has over $800 million dollars of federal stimulus funds it has not released to the campuses. Brooklyn College should be getting over $50 million dollars, yet BC President Michelle Anderson continues to operate as though we are in austerity. This tremendous influx of federal funds represents a real opportunity to create the Brooklyn College of our Dreams. Take action by clicking here to send a letter to Chancellor Matos Rodriguez asking her to free the funds and and allow CUNY colleges to use the money to reverse the layoffs and cuts of the past year. And read more about Wednesday's rally in Brooklyner!