UFT Loses Big on Budget
This week, UFT educators lost big on budget. We lost particularly big in the City, but we lost big in the State as well. In New York City, Mayor Adams doubled down on cutting school budgets. He framed his arguments around ‘enrollment declines,’ but then directed cuts in places that had nothing t
New Action Meeting Tonight (4/27/23) at 5:30 PM
A reminder that New Action Caucus of the UFT (NAC) will have our monthly meeting tonight, 4/27/23, at 5:30 PM. We look forward to seeing members, friends, and supporters. Zoom links have been sent out, so if you did not yet receive one, make sure to contact Nick Bacon or Michael Shulman. Tonigh
A Timeline for the UFT Contract: Executive Board Minutes, 4-24-2023
Summary/Analysis: There was some pretty big news tonight on contract. Carl Cambria explained that ideally we’ll have a tentative agreement before Summer. In terms of what’s left, most of what we’re looking at now is workplace-related (negotiations with the DOE). On the City end, the pattern is
Strikes, charters, contract, and endorsements: UFT Delegate Assembly Summary/Analysis/Minutes, 4-10-2023
Quick Summary/Analysis: Informal Minutes Mulgrew: Introduces Pallotta, who did great work for us on the political side at NYSUT. NYC teacher who is retiring. Andy Pallotta (Outgoing NYSUT President): Been a UFT member, District Rep. When we work together we do great things. Thanks for your support o
Los Angeles Teachers Get 21% Raises – Without Even Having to Strike
UTLA has announced a tentative deal with the City of Los Angeles that includes 21% in raises over just three years. The signatures are still pending, but I don’t expect a no-vote on this one. Not only do the raises put our dismal pattern to shame; they aren’t even the only economic gains
New Action Caucus of the UFT (NAC) to Meet on April 27 at 5:30 PM
We look forward to meeting with members and supporters on April 27 at 5:30 PM. A number of urgent items are on our agenda, including: the new UFT contract, retiree healthcare, in-service healthcare, UFT meeting updates, and New Action’s organizing efforts. The full PDF with details is below. P
UFT Endorsements are Imminent – Let’s Make Informed Votes
It’s Spring Break, and UFT members are in the midst of well-deserved vacations. But, it’s also endorsement season for NYC City Council and certain judicial seats. In fact, UFT leadership voted in two big lists of endorsements at the last executive board meeting, so we should expect a vote at the
Healthcare Rally on Tuesday 4/11/2023 at 12:00 PM
On Tuesday, 4/11/23, at 12:00 PM, a rally is scheduled at City Hall in support of keeping traditional public Medicare. Retired and in-service members alike are urged to attend. Numbers matter. Show the City we aren’t going to just roll over and let them privatize our healthcare.
Should teachers wear uniforms? Some thoughts on the PBA contract and the uniform pattern.
PBA now has a contract. The details are better than DC37’s, which has led to some questions and confusion amongst rank and file in the UFT. In this post, I analyze some of the details/implications, answering some questions I’ve seen circulating along the way. So, yes, teachers and all other R
Michael Shulman’s WBAI Interview Transcribed
Earlier this week, Michael Shulman was interviewed by Daniel Alicea on his WBAI radio show, Talk out of School. That essential interview is also transcribed below. Danieal Alicea: I’m on the line with Michael Shulman. He is a retired educator, who taught in New York City schools for 36 years.