Student Voice: No transportation, no education. The fight continues

The fight goes on. The MTA has decided to postpone its vote on the issue of student MetroCards, saving the final decision until June. During these next few months it is more important than ever that we make our voices heard and keep the pressure on!

A few weeks ago, students from the Urban Youth Collaborativemet with MTA Chairman Jay H.Walder on the issue of student MetroCards, and brought with them 5,000 petitions against the proposal.

Previously, members of the NYC Student Uniontestified at the MTA public hearings, bringing with them approximately 2500 student MetroCards covered in messages of protest from their fellow students.

The City Council delivered 40,000 petitions to the MTA this week with the message “Don’t cut our services.”

And, half of the folks who voted in last week's Insideschools.org poll said they were "fighting mad" and would raise their voices to keep student MetroCards free.

From pupils to politicians, the heat has been on. Now’s your chance to join us in making your voice heard, if you haven't already.  Here's how:

1. Stay tuned to the facebook page for upcoming protests and actions.
2. Sign Scott Stringer’s petition.
3. Sign the City Council’s petition.
4. Sign the Working Families Party petition.

The NYC Student Union is planning another major action in the next few weeks. Stay tuned to our website and Insideschools.org for upcoming details. Let's keep up the fight!