NYSUT is more than 600,000 people who work in, or are retired from, New York's schools, colleges, and healthcare facilities. We are classroom teachers, college and university faculty and professional staff, school bus drivers, custodians, secretaries, cafeteria workers, teacher assistants and aides, nurses and healthcare technicians. NYSUT is a federation of more than 1,200 local unions, each representing its own members. We are affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the National Education Association (NEA). We are also part of organized labor - the AFL-CIO - and of Education International, with more than 20 million members world wide. We range in size from tiny locals of fewer than 10 members to the United Federation of Teachers, which represents more than 140,000 teachers and other school employees in New York City. We are dedicated to improving not only our working conditions, but also our professions. We're united in a common commitment to improve the quality of education and healthcare for the people of New York.

Advancing the health of individuals and communities by providing leadership, representation, and service to health providers and systems across the entire continuum of care. The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) is proud to be the only association that represents and advocates on behalf of all New York's hospitals and health systems at all levels of the federal and state government. HANYS has access to policy leaders, regardless of their political affiliation, and is an integral player in health policy discussions. Based just outside Albany, New York, HANYS also communicates the members'​ concerns and positions to New York and national media in support of the Association's legislative and regulatory initiatives. Connect with us: @hanyscomm http://www.facebook.com/HealthcareAssociation Press resources: http://www.hanys.org/press/

Laborers Local # 157 is a construction company based out of 105 Clinton St, Schenectady, New York, United States.

This is the official LinkedIn page for LIUNA. LIUNA—the Laborers’ International Union of North America—is the most progressive, aggressive and fastest-growing union of construction workers, and one of the most diverse and effective unions representing public service employees. LIUNA members are on the forefront of the construction industry – a sector that is a powerhouse of 12 million workers producing 5 percent of our countries’ economic output. A half-million strong, we are united through collective bargaining agreements which help us earn family-supporting pay, good benefits and the opportunity for advancement and better lives.

The Civil Service Employees Association Inc is an education management company based out of 5484 Spring Rd, Rome, NY, United States.

For more than 100 years, the New York State Bar Association has shaped the development of the law, educated and informed the profession and the public, and responded to the demands of a changing society. Today, the New York State Bar Association is the oldest and largest voluntary state bar organization in the nation.

Founded in 1996, the Western Mass Economic Development Council collaborates with business leaders and key regional stakeholders to develop and execute the vision, strategies, and tactics that stimulate and facilitate a vigorous regional economy, encouraging and sustaining capital investment and quality job growth for Western Massachusetts. The EDC is committed to positive economic development in the region, which will further improve the quality of life for surrounding communities and their constituents.

Clinical & Support Options Inc. (CSO) is a community-based nonprofit behavioral health agency providing individuals and families with comprehensive, holistic care throughout Western Massachusetts and the North Quabbin region. With 16 locations in five Massachusetts counties (Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Worcester), CSO offers an “Open Access” model, with walk-in availability and “No Wrong Door” coordinated entry. CSO embraces a trauma-informed culture in fulfillment of its mission to provide responsive and effective interventions and therapeutic services to support adults, children and families. CSO serves more than 18,000 individuals and families annually in their quest for stability, growth and an enhanced quality of life. CSO provides a full range of behavioral and mental health and substance abuse outpatient services, including: • Urgent outpatient assessment & treatment • Diagnostic evaluations • Therapy for children, adolescents and adults • Child and adult psychiatry • Sexual abuse and trauma treatment for survivors and families • Treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD and general adjustment disorders • Group therapy • Structured outpatient addiction programs • Medication management • Intensive outpatient programs CSO Crisis Programs provide behavioral health assessment, intervention and stabilization for youth, families and adults 24 hours/day, 365 days/year. CSO’s Family Support Services are part of the Massachusetts Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI). CSO’s Friends of the Homeless (FOH) provides a warm bed and hot shower to more than 1,100 individual adults each year and serves 157,000+ hot meals to anyone in need of food. In addition, FOH case works help FOH guests find work and permanent homes, navigate state and federal assistance programs and access mental health supports.

Founded in 1972, Way Finders builds and advocates for a thriving and equitable region by improving the stability and economic mobility of families and individuals, together with developing and managing a wide range of housing to support strong communities. The largest nonprofit housing provider in Western Massachusetts, Way Finders provides housing counseling, financial education, employment training, affordable housing development and management, rental assistance, homelessness prevention services, neighborhood revitalization, and community building.

Inspired by the deep meaning and joy offered by Jewish living, the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (The HGF) helps people connect to Jewish values, faith, traditions, and culture, and build vibrant Jewish communities. The HGF has several flagship programs including PJ Library, JCamp 180, Life & Legacy, Voices & Visions, and Western Mass Grants. HGF flagship initiatives focus on Jewish outreach: • PJ Library® shares Jewish culture and values through children’s books that reflect the diversity of Jewish customs and practice. This global program is made possible by thousands of generous supporters, local program partners, the PJ Library Alliance, and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. To learn more about the program and ways to connect to local activities, visit pjlibrary.org. • PJ Library's sister program in Israel, Sifriyat Pijama, is currently serving more than 400,000 children in schools throughout Israel in partnership with the Ministry of Education. • The Voices & Visions program elicits the power of art to communicate great Jewish ideas. The project aims to inspire Jewish conversation, instill pride, and spark creativity among diverse audiences and ages • JCamp180 works to strengthen the infrastructure of Jewish camps throughout North America by providing mentor services in strategic planning, board development, fundraising, and technology • The Life & Legacy program offers an incentivized path to help communities secure meaningful after-lifetime legacy gifts for the future of their Jewish communal organizations • The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation (HGCF) provides philanthropic support primarily in Western Massachusetts. Programs include the Entrepreneurship Initiative, Local Farmer Awards, Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards, and ener-G-save.

A labor organization representing 59,000 professional, scientific and technical employees of New York State. PEF exists to promote the welfare of its members by representing them with respect to all terms and conditions of employment. PEF shall support and defend the concepts of individual merit and ethical performance as criteria for public service employees in order to best promote efficient delivery of services to the citizens of New York State.

LeadingAge New York represents not-for-profit, mission-driven and public continuing care providers, including nursing homes, senior housing, adult care facilities, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living and community service providers. Leading Age New York's more than 600 members employ 150,000 professionals serving more than 500,000 New Yorkers annually. LeadingAge NY's Foundation for Long Term Care is a private, not-for-profit research and education organization founded in 1978. In keeping with its mission to improve by research and education the way care for an aging society is delivered, it has a reputation for outstanding research and demonstration projects and for innovative seminars aimed at keeping health care professionals informed of constant changes in the field.