UFT statement on judge's health care decision
The city's new health care program can be implemented as planned, starting January 1, 2026, for 750,000 city employees, pre-Medicare retirees and their families, according to a ruling by New York State Supreme Court Justice Lyle Frank.
UFT announces citywide launch of Its NYC Childcare Navigator
The UFT's NYC Childcare Navigator connects city families to thousands of childcare options and offers eligibility checks for money-saving programs, application support, and the most comprehensive directory of city providers in a free and easy-to-use...
UFT Delegate Assembly overwhelmingly endorses health care plan that preserves premium-free health care for city employees
The United Federation of Teachers' Delegate Assembly, the union's highest decision-making body, on Monday evening overwhelmingly endorsed a proposed health care plan for 750,000 city employees, in-service, pre-Medicare retirees, and their families.
UFT Delegate Assembly to vote on proposed health care plan that preserves premium-free health care for city employees
The Municipal Labor Committee (MLC) and the city today reached a tentative agreement with EmblemHealth/United Healthcare on a proposed health care plan for 750,000 city employees, pre-Medicare retirees, and their families.
UFT on NYC rise in state test scores
UFT President Michael Mulgrew said that the rise in test scores in both ELA and math is a testament to the hard work by New York City educators and our students.
UFT Delegate Assembly endorses Mamdani for NYC mayor
The United Federation of Teachers' Delegate Assembly, the union's highest decision-making body, voted Tuesday evening to endorse Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor in the general election.
UFT calls on Speaker Adrienne Adams to support the "Paraprofessional Respect" bill
UFT President Michael Mulgrew, UFT officers, educators and elected officials called on City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams to schedule a public hearing on the proposed "Paraprofessional Respect" bill.
UFT: No endorsement in the New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary
UFT President Michael Mulgrew said the UFT will not be making an endorsement in this year’s Democratic primary for mayor.
High school seniors across the five boroughs to receive Albert Shanker college scholarships
The United Federation of Teachers (UFT) will award nearly $1 million in college scholarships to public high school students at its annual Shanker Awards ceremony on Tuesday, June 3 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m., at UFT headquarters, 52 Broadway, Manhattan.
Michael Mulgrew re-elected President of the United Federation of Teachers
UFT President Michael Mulgrew won his sixth term as the union’s president. Mulgrew and the Unity Caucus candidates received 54% of the vote.