Resolution on Discontinued Probationary Staff Members
New Action wrote the original version of this resolution (March 28, 2016), and supported the revised version which was passed by the Executive Board (April 4, 2016) and by the Delegate Assembly (April 20, 2016.) It does not go far enough. As long as we have abusive and incompetent principals with th
For Appropriate Supervision
New Action introduced the following resolution at the April 18, 2016 UFT Executive Board. It was tabled to allow details to be reviewed and corrected. We expect a revised resolution to be brought forward at the May 9 Executive Board. For Appropriate Supervision April 18, 2016 Whereas both the Danie
Defend Chapter Leaders
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the March 2016 UFT Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: Leaflet 2016 March Chapter Leaders are on the front line in our schools. Members vote for them, know them, rely on them. When principals go after the chapter leader, they are sending
Did you get fooled into voting for higher co-pays?
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the March 2016 UFT Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: Leaflet 2016 March Co-pays are jumping: Emergency Room visits – up from $50 to $150. Urgent Care – from $15 to $50. MRIs from $15 to $50. Specialists – from $15/$20 to $30. Blo
Delink testing from evaluation!
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the March 2016 UFT Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: Leaflet 2016 March Race to the Top (RttT) pushed states to adopt teacher evaluation schemes that included student standardized test scores as part of teacher evaluation. Bad idea. Ob