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UFT statement on NYC COVID protocols

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued the following statement responding to the release of the DOE's Health and Safety plan which details its COVID-19 regulations and protocols for the 2021-22 school year.

UFT statement on New York City vaccination policy

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued the following statement responding to the announcement that all DOE employees will be required to receive at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by Sept. 27.

UFT looks forward to working with Kathy Hochul

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued the following statement responding to the news that New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will assume the role of Governor of New York upon the resignation of Andrew Cuomo, effective August 24, 2021.

City Council announces bill to cap classroom capacity

City Council Education Committee Chair Mark Treyger introduced a public health measure today that would update the city’s Administrative Code, raising the minimum per person classroom space to 35 square feet per student from the current 20 square...

UFT statement on New York City vaccination/testing policy

The UFT issued a response to Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement that all city workers will be required by Sept. 13 to either be vaccinated or participate in weekly COVID-19 testing and be fully masked in the workplace.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew applauds decision by New York State Board of Regents to uphold New York City charter cap

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the New York State Board of Regents' decision to reject plans by four New York City charter schools to join together and open a new high school.

UFT on New York City's Academic Recovery Plan

UFT President Michael Mulgrew's statements on New York City's Academic Recovery Plan, which was announced on July 8, 2021 by Mayor de Blasio.

UFT on school reopening in September 2021

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement that there would be no remote learning option for students in September 2021.

UFT endorses Corey Johnson for city comptroller, Alvin Bragg for Manhattan D.A.

The Delegate Assembly of the United Federation of Teachers, the union’s highest policy-making body, today endorsed City Council Speaker Corey Johnson in the Democratic primary race for City Comptroller, and former State Deputy Attorney General Alvin...

UFT endorses Scott Stringer for NYC mayor

The Delegate Assembly of the United Federation of Teachers, the union’s highest decision-making body, endorsed Scott Stringer for mayor.