A portrait of Albert Shanker (1928-1997), a visiting speaker to the university. Shanker was president of the American Federation of Teachers and became known as a strong and courageous advocate for labor. He was known as an "iconoclastic thinker," "champion of children," and "educational statesman."
Attending an American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Convention are, left to right: Albert Shanker, president of AFT; and John "Tim" Reilly, president of United University Professions (UUP) from 1987 to 1993.
Nuala M. Drescher, president of United University Professions (UUP) from 1981-1987, talking to Albert Shanker during a UUP Delegate Assembly. Al Shanker was president of American Federation of Teachers (AFT) from 1978 to 1982.
Albert Shanker speaking during an event associated with United University Professions (UUP) and a contract dispute. Also attending are, left to right: Eileen Kolynich; Edward Alfonsin, UUP Secretary from 1975 to 1980, Membership Development Chair from 1981 to 1987, and served on the Executive Board from 1987 to 1997; Sam Wakshull, UUP president from 1975 to 1981, and an unidentified man. Shanker was president of the American Federation of Teachers and became known as a strong and courageous advocate for labor. He was known as an "iconoclastic thinker," "champion of children," and "educational statesman."
A portrait of Albert Shanker associated with a New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) convention. Shanker was president of the American Federation of Teachers and became known as a strong and courageous advocate for labor. He was known as an "iconoclastic thinker," "champion of children," and "educational statesman." This image is associated with the United University Professions (UUP).
A portrait of Albert Shanker associated with a New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) convention. Shanker was president of the American Federation of Teachers and became known as a strong and courageous advocate for labor. He was known as an "iconoclastic thinker," "champion of children," and "educational statesman." This image is associated with the United University Professions (UUP).
A portrait of Albert Shanker associated with a New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) convention. Shanker was president of the American Federation of Teachers and became known as a strong and courageous advocate for labor. He was known as an "iconoclastic thinker," "champion of children," and "educational statesman." This image is associated with the United University Professions (UUP).
Al Shanker speaking during a United University Professions (UUP) Delegate Assembly. Lawrence DeLucia (sitting, center) was UUP president from 1973 to 1975. Al Shanker was president of American Federation of Teachers (AFT) from 1978 to 1982.
Al Shanker speaking during a United University Professions (UUP) Delegate Assembly. Al Shanker was president of American Federation of Teachers (AFT) from 1978 to 1982.
Al Shanker speaking during a United University Professions (UUP) Delegate Assembly. Al Shanker was president of American Federation of Teachers (AFT) from 1978 to 1982.