Report from UFT October 7 Executive Board
Open mike – there was only one speaker, Marjorie Stamberg, who spoke about the repression of teachers in Mexico, especially from the south (I think she mentioned Veracruz, Oaxaca, and Chiapas). Marjorie spent time this summer in Mexico. She said that she would bring the information to the Comm
Brief Reports from UFT Executive Boards
New Action Caucus has ten seats on the UFT Executive Board – the only ten seats that do not belong to Unity Caucus. Ten is not enough to win anything – but it allows our voice to be heard, it allows us to put forward resolutions, and when there is agreement, to put forward resolutions [&
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
A shadow and a candle
by Arjun Janah, July 2013 As the long, dread shadow of Detroit falls over the cities, a flickering candle is lit in Bridgeport, Connecticut.Will we allow it to be blown out, as Arne Duncan and so many who have power, wealth and access to the media would wish? The requirement that a school superinte
Two photos from demonstration against racist principal
Last month teachers and supporters picketed Tweed. They demanded an immediate, rapid and unbiased investigation by the Chancellor’s office into allegations that a Queens Principal called African American teachers she was firing “big lipped,” “nappy haired,” and “g
Coping with the new teacher evaluation
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the June 2013 UFT Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: Leaflet 2013 June Coping with the new teacher evaluation The system is here, like it or not. We are immediately faced with complexities: school-based committee to choose local measures, o
Resolution on UFT Elections
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the May 2013 UFT Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: Leaflet 2013 June Resolution on UFT Elections Only 18% of our in-service members voted this Spring. We should all be concerned. At the June 3, 2013 exec board meeting New Action introduced