United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew, joined by medical experts, elected officials, and parent and community representatives, announced today a sweeping program of safety reviews, testing protocols and other features designed to...

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Mayor Bill de Blasio's pledge that every school building would have a nurse.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators' call to delay the start of in-person learning.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the results of the DOE's blended learning survey, which indicate that 74% of New York City students opted into the blended learning model.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Gov. Cuomo's announcement that New York State schools are eligible to reopen.

Michael Mulgrew, the president of the United Federation of Teachers, argues New York City needs to have an aggressive testing and tracing policy in place if school buildings are to re-open in even a limited way in September.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the city's proposed safety plan for reopening school buildings in September 2020.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement that school buildings will open in September.

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.

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.