We should support Tish James for Public Advocate
New Action has not discussed an endorsement for Public Advocate. Michael Shulman sent the following personal appeal to our Executive Board: September 25, 2013 Dear New Action, Most of you know me from my 40+ years as a union activist and as a co-chair of New Action/UFT. In the recent citywide electi
Welcome Back, Chapter Leaders
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the September 2013 Citywide Chapter Leaders Meeting). For a printable version click: NA/UFT Leaflet 2013 September Welcome! New Action welcomes you to the Citywide Chapter Leader meeting. New Action/UFT is one of several caucuses (political parties) in th
NYC Elections
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the September 2013 Citywide Chapter Leaders Meeting). For a printable version click: NA/UFT Leaflet 2013 September ELECTIONS A few days ago New Yorkers massively repudiated Bloomberg’s legacy. New Action would have supported De Blasio, Liu or Thompson.
Teacher Evaluation
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the September 2013 Citywide Chapter Leaders Meeting). For a printable version click: NA/UFT Leaflet 2013 September TEACHER EVALUATION New Action opposed the adoption of this new teacher evaluation system every step of the way. It weakens tenure and introd