Notes on the UFT February Delegate Assembly (2-15-2023)
Summary/Analysis The President’s report was similar to that given two days ago at the executive board. Same with the Secretary’s report. Still worth a look. Questions: There were only three questions tonight (really two). Most of the time was eaten up by one question – really a planted stateme
Police Violence and Charters – 2-13-2023 – UFT Executive Board Minutes
Summary: Both Unity and United for Change speakers discussed what we can do to win the charter schools fight. Ed Calamia spoke about the train derailment in Ohio and what we could do as a union to help. A moving resolution was passed on ending police violence. During the open mic, one member spoke o
UFT vs. Charters: Could new NYC charter schools mean layoffs down the road?
Governor Hochul is reportedly preparing to alter the charter cap so that as many as 106+ new charter schools can be ‘built’ (really co-located) across New York City. Charter schools are an assault on public education even in ‘good’ times. But today, enrollment is down, hiring freezes are up,
UFT High School Executive Board Update!
Dear UFT Member, The New Action UFT caucus, as a member of United for Change coalition (UFC), would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support in last spring’s UFT election. UFC received 42 % of the Active Teacher vote, 32% of the Functional vote, 30 % of the Retiree vote, 43.
UFT: Let’s do those contract teach-ins right today
Contract teach-ins start today. As I wrote last week, I’m in favor of the teach-ins, albeit with some modifications. I support them to the extent that they help members learn, think, and build some organizing infrastructure around our contract. I oppose them to the extent that the timing is odd (t
Understanding the ‘Politics’ of the UFT’s Progressive Opposition
Members of Unity Caucus commonly claim that the High School Executive Board or its members have political motives. This was brought to a certain climax on Monday, Jan 23rd at the second January meeting of the UFT Executive Board with the word ‘political’ being used in response to a resolution th
Healthcare and Charters: Exec Board, 1-23-2023
Summary: Along with some meaningful speeches on contract from rank and file members, tonight’s UFT executive board meeting focused primarily on charters and healthcare. Contract: A Chapter Leader commented on her perplexity at the rationale behind the contract ‘teach ins’ given the
UFT: Let’s Organize for a Fair Contract
UFT members need a decent contract. With inflation at sky high levels and our pay rates stuck in the 2021-2022 school year, we frankly need that contract yesterday. On Jan. 30, many chapters across the city will engage in ‘teach ins’ to learn about and organize around the contract. Hundr
Mulgrew to Members: Prepare for Premiums – Analyzing the 1-18-2023 Delegate Assembly
The UFT’s first delegate assembly of 2023 was an incredibly rich source of disappointing information – particularly Mulgrew’s nonchalant remark that in-service members will likely now pay premiums. The big topic tonight was healthcare. For more exhaustive minutes, including the man
Who actually needs time to read a contract anyways? – Executive Board Meeting, 1-9-2023
Summary: The full minutes are below, but here are some highlights: Full minutes below: Open Mike Victoria (Librarian): 22 year veteran. Came in as a teacher. Always felt like I had a union presence in district 85. Feel like I’ve been thrown into the waters since I’ve moved into being a librarian