Press Releases
City and state elected officials, business and non-profit leaders, labor and community organizations support the UFT school health and safety plan
A school health and safety plan proposed by the United Federation of Teachers continues to draw broad support from civic leaders. The UFT's position is unless all safeguards are in place, a school cannot open.
Mulgrew on opening school buildings safely in September
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement that school buildings will open in September.
UFT reacts to threat of layoffs
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement that he would plan to lay off up to 22,000 city workers.
UFT celebrates Albert Shanker Scholarship Award winners
In spite of the challenges presented by COVID-19, the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) has recognized more than 180 students from New York City’s public high schools and presented each with a $5,000 Albert Shanker college scholarship.
UFT virtual field trip for 1,000 New York City students
Students from more than 150 New York City middle and high schools will learn emotional coping skills through music during a virtual field trip, “Let’s Talk About It."
NYSUT-UFT joint statement on passage of criminal justice reform package
New York State United Teachers President Andy Pallotta and UFT President Michael Mulgrew released a joint statement of support on June 9 regarding passage of state criminal justice reform legislation in Albany.