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Weingarten to step down as UFT president
It was standing room only, overflowing with those who had come to say goodbye to and celebrate the leadership of Randi Weingarten, who was stepping down as UFT president. Read More...
New agreement preserves age 55 retirement, restores post-Labor Day school start
Negotiations between the UFT and the city over pensions resulted in a big win — since approved by the June 24 Delegate Assembly — that preserves the union’s age 55 retirement plan and restores the traditional post-Labor Day school start for members. Read More...
UFT, Green Dot reach tentative contract agreement for Bronx charter
The UFT and the Green Dot New York Charter School signed an agreement that UFT President Randi Weingarten said “is based on a very basic premise: Teacher professionalism is the surest path to sustained student achievement.” Read More...
