As the UFT celebrated its 57th anniversary on March 16, I want to say thank you to those 1960s and 1970s teachers who put their livelihood on the line! You created a safer, more legitimate system for our kids and professionals.

Melissa Jade Murphy, Teacher Career Pathways Program
(via Facebook)
 

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Thank you for negotiating my contract, providing professional development opportunities and giving my family eye care, dental care and prescription drug plans.

Francine Canin, IS 238, Queens