Welcome to our story hub—a place where every voice, experience, and perspective comes together. Here, you’ll find all the stories we’ve shared across the site, from inspiring journeys and insightful interviews to behind-the-scenes moments and community highlights. Whether you’re looking to catch up, explore something new, or simply get inspired, this is your gateway to everything we’ve been talking about.
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In the Aftermath of Hurricane Maria
As the tragic aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria continues, we in the Murphy community are reminded that the struggles of Puerto Rico residents are our struggles as well. Last week, the New York Times featured an article highlighting community efforts in New York to aid with disaster relief, and quoted Murphy student John Carlos
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CUNY Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development Seeks Director – Adult Learner Initiative
Overview: Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development is seeking an organized and self-motivated individual with a deep understanding of effective system change work, excellent project management skills, and the ability to develop trusting relationships with a variety of high-level stakeholders. Reporting to a senior leader in the continuing education and workforce programs department, and
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New Labor Forum Highlights: Oct 2nd, 2017
The New Labor Forum has launched a bi-weekly newsletter on current topics in labor, curated by the some of the most insightful scholars and activists in the labor world today. Check out some highlights from the latest edition below. A number of contemporary economists and political observers have begun to argue that remedies for the devastating consequences of neoliberalism
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Video: The Taylor Law in Perspective at 50
2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Public Employees Fair Employment Act, commonly known as the Taylor Law. This New York law was one of the first state laws to grant public workers the right to unionize, to require public employers and unions to bargain in good faith over working conditions, and to mandate conciliation of
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