Why isn’t the UFT opposition united this year?: A Statement by the New Action Caucus of the UFT
Why isn’t there a united opposition slate for the UFT elections this year? Well, there kind of is—but it’s complicated. The 2025 UFT elections present one of the greatest opportunities in our union’s history. After decades of decline in real wages, benefits, and working conditions, Unity
The Parent Trap: How Long Should UFT Members Returning from Leave Go Without Pay?
I should start out with gratitude, considering I’m writing this on Thanksgiving. I am so grateful for the six weeks of Paid Parental Leave (PPL) I was able to enjoy, thanks to the advocacy of the UFT and other unions. I cannot imagine not having those six weeks. They were truly the best six weeks
Healthcare Changes Now Decided by DA! -UFT DA Minutes 12/11/2024
Summary/Analysis Mulgrew – President’s Report: Wonderful display of Christmas sweaters here. Moment of silence for Ellen Fox. National, state, city politics are in an unsettled situation to say the least. National: Biggest difference between first and second administration of Trump is that this
Join ARISE, our Coalition in the UFT Elections!
To Our Fellow UFT Members: We are a Coalition of Working and Retired Educators and are excited to announce our intent to run in the 2025 UFT elections. Composed of three major UFT caucuses, all open for any UFT member to join, we bring decades of experience in bettering conditions for NY
UFT Executive Board Minutes, 12/2/2024
Before I post the minutes, a quick reminder that Wednesday, 12/4 is the NAC General Meeting. Reach out if you need a Zoom link. Summary/Analysis Unofficial Minutes Open Mic: a CL from Staten Island spoke about an incident that shook up to community and led to organizing of teachers and students with
Election Update and Nac General Meeting on Wednesday, 12/4/24
New Action members and supporters, We are writing you this post to update you with some good news: we, New Action, are in the final stages of forming a slate in conjunction with our caucus partners, Retiree Advocate and the Movement of Rank and File Educators. Working with these groups, and with al
UFT Pension Options and Tax Deferred-Annuity (TDA) Workshop Minutes – 11/14/23
Unofficial Minutes – for official pension information, contact a pension rep (some contact info is included below) UFT Pension Services Look for articles in New York Teacher Schedule a pension consultant phone: 212.331.6311 Attend pension/BERS workshops Retiree Toolkit: Upcoming events W
UFT Executive Board Analysis/Summary/Minutes, 11/18/2024
Summary/Analysis Open Mic: Matthew Labanca: Music teacher in Queens. Parents are teachers, dad was Tier 1. Entire family filled with educators, always admired. Came to NYC to pursue broadway acting, taught in catholic schools. Married my husband and it all changed. Lost my job because of who I am, s
11/13/2024 UFT Delegate Assembly Sumamry/Minutes/Analysis
Summary/analysis: Unofficial minutes Mulgrew: Sorry report was so long last time, but people come here for information. Moment of silence for deaths of several UFT activists. Teachers Choice, seems to have gotten it right. A couple of things, besides the obvious, happened on election day. Early chil
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