Resolution in favor of gun safety
The UFT will stand with anti-gun violence activists, including the brave and outspoken students of New York City and Parkland, to make this country a safer place and will work with advocates and students across this country to make needed changes...
Resolution to strengthen the union in the face of any Janus vs. AFSCME verdict
The UFT will work with other municipal unions to come up with a long-term plan to ensure the health of the labor movement in the state while we await the Janus decision.
Resolution on the 58th anniversary of the UFT
We, the current members of the UFT, heartily thank those who preceded us and whose efforts allow us today to proudly celebrate our 58th anniversary, knowing that the UFT has made unique and important contributions to public education, to unionism and...
Resolution to support "I Am 2018"
The UFT will actively participate in the “I Am 2018” campaign, culminating with events in Memphis in the first week of April 2018.
Resolution in support of safe and supportive schools
The UFT reaffirms 1) the right of educators to shape professional development programming, including the creation of school-based climate equity teams, 2) increased counselor-to-student ratios, 3) social-emotional intelligence programs that matches...
Resolution endorsing David Kazansky for re-election to the NYC Teachers' Retirement Board
The UFT endorse David Kazansky for re-election as a Teacher- Member of the Teachers’ Retirement Board of the City of New York for a three-year term beginning in 2018.
Resolution on wearing red on Feb. 14 to show union support
The UFT will ask its members to wear red to work on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, to show their support for their union.
Resolution in support of the federal Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
The UFT membership — educators, trade unionists and individuals who understand the importance of a healthy population — urges the Republican members of Congress to reach across the aisle as in the past and immediately reauthorize funding for the...
Resolution against the U.S. House and Senate tax reform bills
The UFT will work with its national unions, the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association (NEA), to fight against tax cuts that unfairly target those who need help the most including senior citizens, those who earn the...
Resolution to support the employees of DNAinfo and Gothamist
The members of the United Federation of Teachers stand in solidarity with writers and editors of DNAinfo, Gothamist and all of the members of the Writers Guild East.