Press Releases
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.”
Unions, parents sue SUNY over New York City charter school cap-busting scheme
New York city and state teachers unions, joined by parents, have filed a lawsuit against SUNY and its Charter Schools Institute to block the creation of a new charter high school in New York City that would illegally pierce the state cap on new charters in the city.
Mulgrew on optional mask policy
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Mayor Eric Adams' announcement that masks would become optional for students over age 5 in schools effective March 7, 2022.
UFT on Medicare Advantage Plus Plan ruling
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to a judge's ruling on the Medicare Advantage Plus plan.
UFT President Michael Mulgrew reacts to Chancellor David Banks' policy address
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Chancellor David Banks' March 2 policy address.