Dear Michael Mulgrew, We’re Overworked!
Dear Michael Mulgrew, Unity Caucus claims “[they] do the work.” But over the last several decades, they’ve allowed the DOE to pile on extra responsibilities for all UFT members. In essence, under Unity, we’re overworked. Let’s take a look at an example. The other day, I was logged in for s
UFT Staffers and Union Democracy
We at New Action and in United for Change value our UFT staffers. The vast majority of them are highly competent individuals who do important work for our membership. Yes, because Unity Caucus almost exclusively hires their own people, we are critical of the apparent patronage system that exists to
This is Not What We Meant by a Remote Option…
We need a remote option. The new deal worked out by the UFT and DOE isn’t one. Why we need a Remote Option As COVID-19 spirals out of control in our schools, infecting students, teachers, and their families, our Mayor and Chancellor refuse to temporarily make schooling remote. If we’re going to
Why New Action is running with United for Change, not Unity
United for Change is the rational progressive choice in the next UFT election. New Action’s participation with this unprecedented alliance of caucuses should signal just that. New Action is the oldest existing opposition caucus in the United Federation for Teachers (UFT). We have a long history of
Some thoughts on the Spring Break Decision
On January 5th, the arbitrator reached a decision on our compensation for spring break time. For each of the seven days we worked, we will receive a ‘vacation day.’ Subject to approval from school administration, and being given ‘expedited arbitration’ if we are denied a request, we can theo
State of Schools Event this Sunday, 1/2/2022
Please join New Action, and our friends in the United for Change Coalition at our State of the Schools virtual event on Sunday, 1/2/2022 at 4:00 PM. You’ll meet many of our top candidates, who will speak to the urgent situation in our schools as Omicron spreads, along with a variety of other k