Klein goes; his policies need to go next
The news that Chancellor Joel Klein resigned is welcomed by New Action as long overdue. In fact, it should be cause for celebration throughout the school system and in the communities of NYC. His performance as chancellor has had a terrible impact on teachers, students, parents, as well as administr
Per diems under the gun
Carol Ruiz is a substitute teacher in Brooklyn. There is no other group of members of the union I can think of that are more under-represented than substitute teachers. We are called upon to serve the children of the city of New York on a moments notice, and to work in some of the worst […]
Central Falls petition against mass firing
Go here: Central Falls Kids Deserve Better.com/petition to sign their petition. Sign Our Petition Firing Teachers instead of Helping Kids? The Students, Teachers and Community of Central Falls Deserve Better Teachers and staff at Central Falls High School are making real progress in improving acad
March 4 NY – part of the national day of action to defend education
March 4th Actions Rally at Gov. Paterson’s Office, 4 pm (633 Third Ave. @ 41st St.) Then March to the MTA Hearings at FIT (Seventh Ave. @ 27th St.) Stop the school closings and privatization of public education Stop the cuts to K-12 and higher education Restore the free student MetroCard Full fun
New Action/UFT election petitions filed
New Action filed petitions last Thursday to qualify for the ballot in the upcoming UFT elections. New Action is running a full slate. The New Action slate includes officers, and Exec Board for each division: high school, middle school, elementary school, and functional. There are also Exec Board at
Resolution on Agreement Securing Pension Benefits and Ending Two Work Days Before Labor Day
On Monday, June 22, 2009 the UFT’s Executive Board overwhelmingly approved a resolution that created a new pension tier (of poorer quality) for future UFT hirees. It also, effective immediately, ended the requirement to report to work on the two days before Labor Day. New Action/UFT enthusiastical
NEW ACTION ENDORSES WILLIAM THOMPSON FOR MAYOR
The Executive Board of New Action/UFT, including its eight members currently serving on the United Federation of Teachers Executive Board have unanimously endorsed the candidacy of William Thompson for Mayor of the City of New York. Thompson the recipient of the UFT’s prestigious John Dewey Awar
Klein must go!
Klein must go! No matter what contract is negotiated, New Action believes Chancellor Klein must be replaced. We have stated on several occasions that we cannot tolerate him for another four years. No chancellor has done more to destroy, ignore, and disrespect teachers, parents and students. Chance
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