New Action/UFT and MORE: Support Chapter Leader and School under attack
New Action Caucus / UFT and MORE Caucus, and our representatives on the UFT Executive Board wrote to the Unity Caucus controlled leadership of the UFT, asking for real demonstrations of support for an embattled Chapter Leader (Marilyn Martinez, Central Park East 1, facing trumped up 3020a charges) a
Retroactive Pay and Fairness
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the October 2015 UFT Delegate Assembly) In a disheartening turn, after unusually harsh commentary by a teacher who is employed by the union, the Unity leadership, followed by its caucus, voted en bloc against letting the delegates debate the issue. For a
Winter “Day of Action”
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the December 2012 UFT Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: Leaflet 2012 December New Action proposes citywide mobilizations this winter to address a host of issues in the schools, not least the fact that we have been without a contract since
Dignity for All Teachers (Draft Resolution, for October, if necessary)
If June’s no layoffs agreement works as planned, many more ATRs may find regular appointments in the fall. But if in the fall the position and conditions of the ATRs are not improved, then New Action will introduce the following resolution at the October Delegate Assembly: Dignity for All Teachers
UNION BUSTING IN PUERTO RICO
New Action/UFT also urges all delegates to support the resolution on Puerto Rican teachers. We are proud to have initiated this resolution at the UFT Executive Board. Puerto Rican governor Fortuno has fired the entire leadership of the Puerto Rican Teachers Federation (FMPR). The teaching licenses o
WISCONSIN / NEW YORK CITY – SAME STRUGGLE / SAME FIGHT
Wisconsin proves that today we must have a strong union movement. Public employees, especially educators, are under attack all across our country. Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Florida are also suffering attacks on pensions, health care plans, seniority, and our long and hard fought right to coll
UFT Resolution on Wisconsin
… and other states. Passed Exec Board, bipartisan support, after several amendments. Will be presented at the March 9 Delegate Assembly (this Wednesday). Needs to be accompanied by concrete actions, such as those New Action has proposed. WHEREAS, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is scapegoating