Winter “Day of Action”
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the December 2012 UFT Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: Leaflet 2012 December New Action proposes citywide mobilizations this winter to address a host of issues in the schools, not least the fact that we have been without a contract since
Learning Environment Surveys – Does Your Principal Respect You?
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the December 2012 UFT Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: Leaflet 2012 December At many schools a majority of teachers disagreed with the statement “I feel respected by the principal.” If there are extenuating circumstances for a school
“Abusive Administrators” — a real and ongoing problem in many schools
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the December 2012 UFT Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: Leaflet 2012 December New Action continues to receive numerous reports about abusive administrators. The DOE itself now says that the Principals Leadership Academy has not worked. Se
Diversity in New York City Schools
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the December 2012 UFT Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: Leaflet 2012 December New Action/UFT strongly urges Chapter Leaders and delegates to support today’s [substitute] resolution calling for support to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund /Pu
The Real Reason So Many New Teachers Quit
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the December 2012 UFT Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: Leaflet 2012 December Our leaders have told us repeatedly that a lousy evaluation system causes teachers to leave the system. A recent study by Peter Youngs and Ben Pogodzinski of Wa
What is The Kings College?
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the November 2012 UFT Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: Leaflet 2012 November Some of us have noticed that The Kings College is now renting space in 52 Broadway. TKC is an ultra-conservative institution whose president, until recently, wa
Merit Pay, the Newark Contract, and one from the archives
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the November 2012 UFT Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: Leaflet 2012 November Merit Pay and the Newark Contract In a hotly contested election, Newark teachers approved a contract that includes merit pay. We do not want to criticize the te
After the Elections
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the November 2012 UFT Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: Leaflet 2012 November Obama Wins Three weeks ago the threat of an ultra-right victory was turned back. We knew what they had done in Wisconsin, Michigan, and other states, and we kne
End Mayoral Control of the Schools
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the November 2012 UFT Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: Leaflet 2012 November It is almost ten years since State legislation gave Mayor Bloomberg control of New York City schools. Our union played a major role opening the door to making t