We must vote our interests
Many don’t realize it, but the most important story in the April 22 edition was headlined “Chicago teachers’ broad bargaining rights restored.”
Beat the Mets
I urge all to boycott the Mets — this despite my having been a fan of the team for nearly 60 years. The new owner, Steve Cohen, has slapped all the fans — and particularly teachers — in the face by bringing Chris Christie onto the Mets’ board of directors.
Doesn't like 'pork'
"At a retiree chapter meeting, I heard support for the $2.75 billion “pork” that was allotted to the private schools by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer. This addition to the stimulus bill is wrong for the following reasons."
Deficit spending will bankrupt our nation
"In response to Larry Hoffner’s “School funding” letter [Feb. 18]: I agree that we should cut back on part of our military budget. It’s been a waste to have U.S. troops fighting skirmishes overseas for the past 20 years."
Hail to the UFT's founding
"As the UFT reaches 61 years of age, I thank you for my 40 years in a professional teaching career with amazing benefits and the additional 17 and counting years of protected retirement."
Changing pandemic protocol
The reality is that no one is abandoning any safety protocols with the new guidelines. Safety is still a top priority, but as the science evolves, we also have to evolve.
UFT vaccine program
The union’s scheduling my vaccine appointments allowed me to get my vaccines when the city scheduling did not.