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Our schools need a lifeline

The coronavirus pandemic has devastated the U.S. economy. The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the federal Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act to be a critical part of the recovery effort. Now it’s time for the U.S. Senate to pass the bill.

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NYC teachers’ lessons featured in PBS program

"Let's Learn NYC!", a one-hour program that airs every day on PBS, features teachers from across the city.

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Shanker Scholarship winners aim to make ‘world a better place’

The UFT awarded more than $1 million to more than 180 city public high school students and graduate students this year.

The protections we need to return to school

Federal funds, now being held up in Washington, are the only possible way New York City will be able to invest in the protective measures and staff required for schools to safely re-open in September — even on a limited basis.

Read President Mulgrew's op-ed

Union Rights and Benefits

#UnionProud

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It’s very scary to find yourself suddenly without health insurance due to an administrative error. I’m thankful the union was there for me when my family and I needed them...
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Alyson Macaluso

Teacher at PS 255 in Queens

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The Student Debt Relief Program negotiated with the same loan provider who told me I wasn’t eligible for student loan forgiveness, and they worked a miracle...
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