Report from UFT Executive Board September 22 2014
This was the second Exec Board of the year. The agenda was compressed, to accommodate a 6:30 visit by Carmen Fariña. There was no open mike. After minutes were approved they moved to the Staff Director’s report, as Mulgrew had not arrived. LeRoy Barr responded to questions from two weeks ear
Report from UFT Executive Board September 8 2014
This was the first Exec Board of the year. There was no speaker for the open mike. After minutes were approved they moved to the Staff Director’s report, as Mulgrew had not arrived. LeRoy Barr mentioned the Labor Day parade and thanked those who turned out, mentioned the ATR meetings that are
Letter to the Chief: Restore Teacher Eligibility
From the August 8, 2014 Chief-Leader: The UFT contract has been ratified and hailed as bringing in a new era for Teachers. Yet many problems in schools have not been addressed. During the last decade under Bloomberg and Klein, Teachers’ rights have been diminished. Teachers can no longer griev
Unjust, unfair firing of probationary teachers – give them a second chance.
NEW ACTION / UFT NEWS RELEASE Contact: Greg Distefano August 28, 2014 Phone: 718 757 4552 Unjust, unfair firing of probat
“We Will Not Go Back” – support march for justice
New Action supports the “We Will Not Go Back” march on Staten Island this Saturday, August 23, 2014. Further, we support the UFT leadership’s decision to be a sponsor. The event, called by the National Action Network, is demanding justice for the deaths of Eric Garner, 43-year-old
Discontinued?
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the June 2014 Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: June 2014 Leaflet Front and back During the last decade under the Bloomberg / Klein administration principals have been given much greater power and autonomy. As we know too well, many pri
Special Ed under Bloomberg
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the June 2014 Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: June 2014 Leaflet Front and back Special Ed Under Bloomberg “I want you to love your job again.” These were the words of Carmen Fariña to special education teachers, school psychologi
Restore Our Parking
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the June 2014 Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: June 2014 Leaflet Front and back In 2008, Bloomberg eliminated traditional parking passes for teachers. Other agencies had “park anywhere” passes, and there were reports of abuse. But
Transferring? Know Before You Go
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the June 2014 Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: June 2014 Leaflet Front and back Due to school closures, myriad mini-schools opening, and the creation of the ATR pool, more UFT members have needed to transfer in the last few years, incl
CONTRACT RATIFIED- WE CANNOT WAIT FOUR MORE YEARS!
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the June 2014 Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: June 2014 Leaflet Front and back Over 90,000 UFT members voted on the new contract proposal. 77% approved it. However, there are issues in the schools not addressed by the contract. And wh