Resolution supporting New York City's public libraries
The UFT resolves to convey the urgent need to support libraries to the City Council and other agencies, as they are a necessity for the children we serve. The union will work with NYSUT to influence legislation requiring adequate funding and staffing...
Resolution supporting the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers
The UFT stands in solidarity with our labor siblings here and abroad, especially with the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers of Britain, offering support where possible. The UFT will educate our members on the labor struggles that...
Resolution on ending the disproportionate impact of discontinuance for high school probationary teachers
The UFT will start a multifaceted campaign to convince the DOE and the city to limit the scope of discontinuance or denial of tenure of probationary high school teachers to the geographic district in which they teach.
Opposition to the US Food and Drug Administration's policy for blood donations from members of the LGBTQIA+ community
The UFT work with the AFT, Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the American Red Cross, the National Black Leadership Commission on Health (NBLCH), and other Human and Civil Rights Advocates to call on the...
Supporting newly arrived educators exploited by DOE administrators
The United Federation of Teachers will work with the AFT to support international teachers who were exploited by DOE administrators and will fight to ensure these teachers are covered by the same rights and protections of all current UFT members.
Resolution for the City Council to hold the DOE accountable for not servicing students with disabilities and English language learners
The UFT calls for greater oversight by the DOE to ensure full compliance with our students' special education and English language learner mandates.
Resolution to stand in support of Iranian protests in response to the death of Mahsa Amini
The United Federation of Teachers stand in solidarity with the Iranian women and the students risking their lives protesting the alleged torture of Mahsa Amini and supports the United Nations' request that the alleged torture of Mahsa Amini be...
Resolution in support of school communities who oppose Success Academy co-locations
The UFT opposes the proposals to open and co-locate Success Academy Charter Schools in the Springfield Gardens Campus Q420, the K495 Sheepshead Bay Campus, in the X113 Campus, and the Q072 Campus and we call on the NYC DOE to protect and further...
Resolution to support migrant families with children in New York City public schools
The UFT will support schools by advocating for appropriate funding based on the number of migrant students for additional staffing, school and classroom resources, professional support and training. The UFT will also advocate for migrant families by...
Resolution on discontinuing use of DESSA
The DOE should not continue using the DESSA screener for all NYC DOE students and schools and should instead reallocate funding allotted to the implementation of the DESSA contract to providing social emotional interventions and support services to...