UFT wins contract as child care network provider
The UFT has won a city contract as a network provider to coordinate the work of home-based family child care providers. The new network expands the union’s advocacy on behalf of these workers.
LearnUFT courses remain remote through school year
The union’s LearnUFT courses provide low-cost professional development and Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours for UFT members.
Trader Joe’s workers: Company skimping on safety
Study finds that Black, Latino and poor students are hurt the most by COVID-19.
Suit: California not providing equal ed during pandemic
A recent lawsuit alleges that the state of California is not providing equal education during the pandemic.
COVID hurts Black, Latino and poor students most
Study finds that Black, Latino and poor students are hurt the most by COVID-19.
UFT steps up for city communities
The UFT and its members step up to help communities hurt by the pandemic by helping deliver food to those in need and by donating coats to children in shelters.
Huge education benefits expected under Biden
With President-elect Joe Biden and the soon-to-be first lady, teacher Jill Biden, in the White House, sweeping changes in U.S. education policy may be on the horizon.
DA approves 4 resolutions
The Delegate Assembly overwhelmingly approved four resolutions at its Nov. 18 meeting, which took place via conference call.
Citywide Parent Newsletter - December 2020
This is the December issue of the citywide parent newsletter.