CSEA Competitors

New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) is the largest public school system in the United States, serving approximately 1 million students across more than 1,600 schools in all five boroughs. Our schools are powered by over 75,000 teachers and thousands of paraprofessionals, school counselors, social workers, administrators, and central office professionals—each playing a vital role in delivering bright starts and bold futures for every student. NYCPS reflects the city it serves: vibrant, diverse, and dynamic. We are deeply committed to equity, inclusion, and excellence in education. Our workforce mirrors the cultural richness of New York City, and we actively recruit individuals from all backgrounds to help shape the future of urban education. Whether you're looking to teach, support, lead, or innovate—there’s a place for you at NYC Public Schools. Join us in building a school system where every student is seen, supported, and set up to thrive.

The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.

AFSCME is the nation’s largest and fastest growing public services employees union. AFSCME’s members provide the vital services that make America happen. We are nurses, corrections officers, child care providers, EMTs, sanitation workers and more. With working members in hundreds of different occupations and retirees across the country, AFSCME advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and prosperity and opportunity for all working families. AFSCME is a union comprised of a diverse group of people who share a common commitment to public service. For us, serving the public is not just a job, it’s a calling. An important part of our mission is to advocate for the vital services that keep our families safe and make our communities strong. We also advocate for prosperity and opportunity for all of America’s working families. We not only stand for fairness at the bargaining table — we fight for fairness in our communities and in the halls of government.