United Federation of Teachers

UFT President Michael Mulgrew visited PS 332K and PS 1M on opening day to stress the importance of supporting our most vulnerable students and their educators.

UFT reaches settlement with Merrick

Under the terms, the teachers dismissed by the Queens charter who wished to return to the school this fall will be reinstated at their old salaries.

Michael Mulgrew at OneNation kick-off news conference

Organizers rally support for D.C. march

On Sept. 1, UFT President Michael Mulgrew joined union leaders, elected officials, and community groups to kick off the Oct. 2 march and rally in Washington.

UFT backs Schneiderman for atty general

UFT President Michael Mulgrew on Aug. 24 announced the UFT’s endorsement of Eric Schneiderman for attorney general of New York State.

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The Spinning Race To Nowhere

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s decision to fire the state education commissioner is reminiscent of the late Yankee owner George Steinbrenner’s serial firings of manager Billy Martin: you keep looking for a way to root against both bullies.

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