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UFT awards nearly 200 Shanker scholarships

The United Federation of Teachers will award Albert Shanker college scholarships to nearly 200 public high school seniors at a ceremony at UFT headquarters Tuesday.

UFT on passage of small class size legislation

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the passage of class size legislation in Albany.

UFT reacts to proposed Albany legislation

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued statements in response to two pieces of legislation in Albany, one on governance of NYC public schools and one proposing to lower class sizes.

Michael Mulgrew re-elected UFT president with two-thirds of the vote

UFT President Michael Mulgrew has won his fifth term as the union’s president. Mulgrew, the Unity Caucus candidate, received 66.3 percent of the votes counted, while his closest competitor, United For Change candidate Camille Eterno, received 33.6 percent.

UFT reacts to change in vaccine mandate for athletes and performers

A UFT spokesperson issued a statement in response to Mayor Adams' announcement that he was rolling back the COVID vaccine mandate for athletes and performers.

NYC Teachers' Retirement Fund to divest Russian holdings

The trustees of the New York City Teachers’ Retirement System have voted to “prudently divest” from Russian securities “to ensure the long-term stability of our pension system.”