In the New York State Democratic primary for president of the United States, currently scheduled to be held on April 28, the PSC endorses Senator Bernie Sanders for his progressive agenda on higher education, in particular, and on broader issues that represent the interests of our members, CUNY students, and working people, such as climate change, economic inequality, union protections, health care, and immigration. While we endorse Senator Sanders in the Democratic primary, we recognize the imperative of defeating President Trump, and therefore pledge to support the Democratic nominee in the general election, and to urge the nominee to embrace the progressive agenda that Bernie Sanders promotes.

Sanders’ candidacy offers a national platform for his progressive agenda, and it pressures the Democratic Party and the nominee to negotiate with his progressive agenda. Sigmund Shen, the PSC chapter chair at LaGuardia, urged delegates to use "this endorsement to send a message that the issues matter, a movement matters, and even in the most frightening times, building on our hopes for a better future matters."

As a progressive union, the PSC is proud to endorse Senator Sanders and we look forward to working with his campaign in the New York State Democratic primary. The resolution also pledges the PSC’s support for the national Democratic nominee and for a progressive national platform.

In solidarity,
The PSC Executive Council