New Action and MORE representatives met in November
Three representatives of New Action met with three representatives of MORE back on November 27. MORE brought one agenda item: what was New Action doing in the upcoming election? At that point we were working on an agreement to run a full slate, cross-endorsing Mulgrew and Unity’s high school p
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 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
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
New Action opposed the UFT Constitutional Amendments
January 2012 (Click for PDF version: Leaflet 2012 January) VOTE NO DELAY CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES GUARANTEE REPRESENTATION FOR ALL On Monday, December 19 2011, New Action Executive Board members and co-chairs Jon Halabi and Michael Shulman spoke against the proposed changes to the UFT Constitution.
UFT election coverage from cityhallnews.com
Fresh Off 91-Percent Win, Mulgrew Enters Ring For Next Administration Tangle (click here for original article) By Chris Bragg Less than a week after winning election as United Federation of Teachers president with a Castroesque 91 percent of the vote, Michael Mulgrew reached a landmark deal with the
UFT Elections – the members win!
Michael Mulgrew was elected President to a three-year term this week by an overwhelming majority (91%). New Action’s bipartisan program proved decisive in providing Mulgrew with the largest margin of victory in memory. The members appreciate the strong first year Mulgrew has had, and his willing
Vote for New Action surges; Mulgrew wins big
New Action’s vote total more than doubled among Functionals, and jumped a startling 61% overall. The raw totals and percents increased in every division. Based on preliminary results, New Action’s vote total increased from 3500 to 5500, while Unity’s increased from 35,200 to 40,400