For Immediate Release

Weingarten Praises City Council for Override Of Mayor’s Veto of Whistleblower Bill

Jul 26, 2007 12:53 PM

           United Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after the City Council overwhelmingly overrode Mayor Bloomberg’s veto of a bill that protects educators from retaliation if they report wrongdoing that could harm the educational well being of children: 

           “We are gratified the City Council overrode the mayor’s veto. This bill will protect educators from being harassed, punished or fired for speaking up when they see conduct that hurts children. It is an essential check and balance against instances when teachers are threatened by their supervisors simply for blowing the whistle on cheating, the failure to provide mandated services for special needs kids or dangerous safety situations.”