Congratulations, after a long year
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the June 2015 UFT Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: June June 2015 Leaflet Front Congratulations to Reelected and Newly Elected Chapter Leaders! What a big responsibility! Chapter Leaders are the backbone of our union. Take a deep breat
Stand up for Public Education – Defeat Cuomo’s Voucher Bill
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the March 2015 UFT Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: May 2015 Leaflet Andrew Cuomo continues his fight against public education and the students of New York State. We must continue to oppose him. Support the resolution on tonight’s Del
Cuomo’s War on Educators
Andrew Cuomo got much of what he wanted in his attack on NY state’s teachers. Tenure now will take four years. Fifty percent of our ratings will be based on standardized tests that our students take. It will be quicker to fire teachers. This set of changes is designed to “churn” teachers, t
The UFT Opposes Governor Cuomo’s State of the State Address Proposals – Now we Need a Real Fight!
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the February 2015 Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: February 2015 Leaflet Front In mid-‐‑January 2015 New Action spelled out the dangers in Gov. Cuomo’s blueprint for educators: • Raising the charter school cap • Extending th
Cuomo dumps on de Blasio and on NYC public school students
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the April 2014 Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: April 2014 Leaflet Front 2014 and back This winter, when Mayor de Blasio approved most, but not all, planned co-locations, including several charter schools, he thought he had found compr