MORE’s Hidden Secret
The MORE caucus and the bloggers who write for them want UFT members to believe they are a brand new caucus. The truth is MORE consists of several formations and groups that have a track record. One spokesperson/blogger recently alluded to the record of two of their members when they held seats on t
The Last Ten Years?
The following quotation is prominently featured in MORE’s election literature. And it is an astonishing statement. It shows the apparent lack of knowledge or disregard MORE has for the history of the UFT. Before we all wax ecstatic about the UFT from its founding until 2003, there are some iss
New Action at the UFT Executive Board 2010 – 2011
SOME ISSUES TAKEN UP BY OUR NEW ACTION/UFT EXEC BOARD MEMBERS Part I 2010 – 2011 September 2010 New Action receives reports of U-ratings for ATRs. Questions how many them. New Action calls for a contract update New Action asks for report on “rubber rooms” New Action introduces resoluti
New Action at the UFT Exec Board 2011- 2012
SOME ISSUES TAKEN UP BY OUR NEW ACTION/UFT EXEC BOARD MEMBERS Part II 2011 – 2012 September 2011 New Action meets at Columbus HS to plan action against Principal John Chase who is charged with sexual harassment. New Action wins support to publicize the struggle of Local 372 of District Cou
New Action targeted by rival caucus
We note that New Action has recently become the subject of negative campaigning by a MORE. New Action is an independent caucus, supporting Michael Mulgrew in this election. MORE’s campaigning seeks to treat New Action as part of Unity. We note in particular their second campaign video, their V
Retiree Program
Meaningful, effective programs to improve our COLA by raising increases to reflect Cost of Living Index Safeguarding and expanding our health and welfare benefits For the right of retirees to run and vote in Teachers’ Retirement Board elections Reduction of union dues of post 1984 retirees Fight t
New Action at the UFT Exec Board – this year
WHAT NEW ACTION/UFT HAS DONE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP SINCE 2010 -13 SOME ISSUES TAKEN UP BY OUR NEW ACTION/UFT EXEC BOARD MEMBERS Part III – September 2012 – March 2013 September 2012 New Action wins bipartisan support in solidarity with Chicago teachers New Action introduces resolution t
The Social Justice Caucus? Action vs Words
MORE Coalition- The Social Justice Caucus? The MORE group has highlighted their commitment to fight for social justice in recent election material. They call themselves the social justice caucus. On the other hand it is noteworthy that New Action/UFT has been in the forefront of the struggle for a n
NEW ACTION SLATE 2013
OFFICERS President Michael Mulgrew, Wm. Grady HS Secretary Carol Widom, PS 219K Assistant Secretary Cheryl F. Hawkins, PS/IS 150K, Retired Treasurer Ronald Leung, Fort Hamilton HS Assistant Treasurer Bruce Rajswasser, Curtis HS VP, at Large Gregory DiStefano, Tottenville HS, Retired, UFT Organizing
Why New Action opposes the recommendations to modify mayoral control
At Monday’s Executive Board the Committee on School Governance presented a set of School Governance Recommendations. The committee worked hard on its recommendations. The individual proposals are positive. But they are framed as modifications, as checks and balances on Mayoral Control. One o