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April 2025
CASEA Family,
support means fewer resources for schools, larger class sizes and potential job losses for teachers, aides and support staff. When public schools lose funding, students suffer, and the burden falls on local governments to make up the difference, often leading to service cuts or higher taxes.
Public employees don’t just work in these systems—we are the backbone that keeps them running. These cuts don’t just hurt budgets; they hurt families, communities and the public good. We must stand together, speak out, and demand that our leaders in Washington protect the funding that keeps New York strong.
Don’t take my word for it. In
this issue are examples of members dealing directly with the threat of federal cuts. Listen to what they have to say and help fight to protect jobs, services and the New Yorkers who rely on them.
In Solidarity,
Mary E. Sullivan, President
Wor k Force federal cuts
The
The real cost of
cross New York State, public
employees provide essential services that keep our communities running. But now, proposed federal cuts—especially to Medicaid and education—threaten not only the people we serve but also the jobs of thousands of dedicated workers.
New York is one of the largest recipients of Medicaid in our country. Cuts would have a devastating effect on hospitals, nursing homes and
other health care facilities that rely on Medicaid funding to provide care for millions of New Yorkers. In particular, the state’s Office of People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and Office of Mental Health (OMH) would be greatly impacted, as a majority of the agencies’ funding comes from Medicaid.
These cuts will lead to staffing shortages, increased workloads and potential layoffs for health care and direct care workers who are already stretched thin. It’s not just about funding—it’s about real people losing access to care and workers losing the ability to do their jobs effectively.
In education, reduced federal