Union Resolutions

Our union’s elected governing body debates and passes resolutions defining the union’s position on many issues. This section archives the resolutions passed by the UFT Delegate Assembly.

Resolution in support of streamlining the process to approve career and technical education programs October 19, 2016
The UFT calls on the State Education Department to streamline, rationalize and simplify the CTE program approval process and requirements.
Resolution in solidarity with Orlando June 15, 2016
The United Federation of Teachers will proudly support and march in the 2016 Pride parade with our brothers and sisters in honor and memory of the Orlando victims.
Resolution for sensible placement of counselors and social workers in excess June 15, 2016
The United Federation of Teachers will work with the Department of Education to change the rotation system so that guidance counselors and social workers in the ATR pool will be assigned to schools for a sufficient period so that they can continue to serve the children of NYC.
Resolution in support of immigrant students May 18, 2016
The UFT will ask the Department of Education to require that each school with immigrant students appoint an ‘immigration adviser’ (similar to the ‘sustainability coordinator’ or ‘anti-bullying liaison’) to ensure that school processes are welcoming of immigrant students and families.
Resolution to support the Every School Speed Safety Camera Act May 18, 2016
The UFT supports the passage of the Every School Speed Safety Camera Act; and the #EverySchool campaign to join with the voices of parents, educators and children who demand protection for all pedestrians from speed-related, avoidable traffic accidents.
Resolution to support appropriate instruction of English language learners May 18, 2016
The UFT will work to ensure that all ELLs receive appropriate ENL instruction as well as the resources and supports that will help them to achieve at the highest levels.
Resolution supporting the Healthy Workplace bill April 20, 2016
The UFT will continue to support the efforts of AFT and NYSUT to pass the Healthy Workplace bill in the Senate (S6438) and the Assembly (A3250).
Resolution in support of striking Verizon workers in their fight to get a fair contract April 20, 2016
The UFT stands behind striking Verizon workers in their bold effort to keep good, stable jobs in the U.S. and fight corporate greed.
Resolution on discontinued probationary staff members April 20, 2016
The UFT will continue to work with the DOE to ensure that legal, proper and fair practices are in place with regards to teacher discontinuances and that probationary teachers be treated with respect and professionalism.
Resolution in solidarity with the people of Michigan in their fight for safe public facilities and infrastructure April 20, 2016
The UFT supports our brothers and sisters in the Detroit Federation of Teachers and all other AFT affiliates in Detroit in their fight for safe working conditions for themselves and safe facilities for their students.