The City College of New York

New York City, United States

The City College of New York is a senior college within the City University of New York (CUNY) system, renowned for its diverse student body and comprehensive academic programs across the arts, sciences, engineering, and more. It is committed to providing accessible higher education and fostering scholarly excellence.

CCI Score

60.42

-0.03% April 18

Latest Event

Ratification of New Labor Contract at CUNY

CUNY’s new contract for 30,000 faculty and professional staff, ratified with a 90% union vote, secures enhanced wages, lump-sum bonuses, and expanded benefits, reinforcing strong labor rights and fair working conditions.

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The City College of New York is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

Companies in this range actively lead the fight against authoritarianism by rejecting oppressive practices and championing democratic values. They implement robust policies, engage in transparent governance, and drive initiatives that set the standard for corporate responsibility.

Latest Events

JAN

14

2025

Ratification of New Labor Contract at CUNY
77.95

CUNY’s new contract for 30,000 faculty and professional staff, ratified with a 90% union vote, secures enhanced wages, lump-sum bonuses, and expanded benefits, reinforcing strong labor rights and fair working conditions.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 31

The ratification of a nearly five-year labor contract at CUNY, which includes a significant 13.37% across-the-board wage increase, lump-sum bonuses, expanded parental leave, and other benefits, represents a strong commitment to labor rights and fair treatment of employees. This action supports equitable labor practices and resists authoritarian labor policies.

Statement by CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez on the Ratification of a New Contract for 30,000 Faculty and Professional Staff – The City University of New York
JAN

14

2025

CUNY Employees Ratify Progressive PSC Contract
77.95

CUNY employees, represented by the Professional Staff Congress, overwhelmingly ratified a new contract that includes compounded raises of 13.4% and a $3,000 bonus, marking a significant win for labor rights and progressive employment practices.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 31

The ratification of the new contract by the Professional Staff Congress, which secured substantial raises and bonuses, represents a progressive step toward stronger labor rights and fair compensation. This action supports worker empowerment and aligns with anti-authoritarian values, enhancing the company's reputation for ethical labor practices.

CUNY employees overwhelmingly ratify PSC contract - The Chief
DEC

16

2024

CUNY Tentative Labor Agreement Advances Worker Rights
87.00

The City University of New York, which includes The City College of New York as a member institution, announced a nearly five‑year tentative labor agreement with the Professional Staff Congress covering over 30,000 employees. The agreement promises a 13.37% wage increase over the life of the contract, a lump sum ratification bonus of up to $3,000, expanded paid parental leave, and other enhanced benefits, reflecting a strong commitment to improving labor conditions and supporting unionized staff.
+90

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 31

The labor agreement significantly improves wages and benefits for faculty and staff, including adjuncts and lower-paid employees, highlighting a commitment to fair labor practices and worker rights. This move aligns with anti-fascist values by supporting equitable treatment of workers and strengthening union power in a historically marginalized group.

CUNY and Professional Staff Congress Announce Tentative Labor Agreement Covering Over 30,000 CUNY Employees
DEC

16

2024

CUNY Tentative Contract Agreement Enhances Labor Rights
77.34

The City University of New York reached a tentative contract agreement with unionized faculty and staff that includes significant wage raises, retroactive pay, equity raises for lower-paid members, and enhanced benefits such as expanded paid parental leave. The deal, which affects around 30,000 employees and follows nearly two years of union efforts, marks a substantial improvement in labor relations.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 31

The agreement demonstrates a strong commitment to improving labor relations and upholding workers' rights. The comprehensive contract, which includes across-the-board raises, retroactive pay, equity raises for some of the lowest-paid members, and increased benefits such as expanded paid parental leave, supports union efforts and enhances workplace fairness. This development is a positive step towards ethical business practices and the empowerment of marginalized workers.

CUNY, unionized faculty and staff reach tentative contract agreement
MAY

01

2024

CCNY Shifts to Remote Learning Amid Campus Unrest
-18.16

On May 1, 2024, The City College of New York moved all classes and functions online in response to ongoing protests and a campus encampment, which led to a police intervention resulting in 173 arrests and the removal of protest symbols.
-20

Public and Political Behavior

March 31

The college's decision to shift to remote learning and request police intervention amid campus unrest, though framed as a safety measure, effectively curtailed in-person assembly and free expression. This reliance on law enforcement, which led to heavy-handed tactics including mass arrests and the replacement of a Palestinian flag with the US flag, can be seen as indirectly endorsing repressive measures. Such actions raise concerns from an anti-authoritarian perspective, as they diminish the space for democratic protest.

City College of New York shifts to online learning amid protests, NYPD arrests 173