UFT members from District 28 in Queens meet with State Sen. James Saunders, Jr. (center). From left: Mary Ahern, Robert Brady, Sen. Saunders, Robert Sweeney and DR Angela Artis.

UFT members from Queens arrive in Albany.

A contingent of UFT members from Brooklyn are raring to go as they enter the capitol.

District 9 members from the Bronx gather before the luncheon in the convention center.

UFT family child care providers from across the city joined the lobbying effort.

Anthony DeBetta, Nyree Whittaker and Michelle Coronel from Queens take a moment with UFT President Michael Mulgrew during the luncheon at the convention center.

Brian Gavin and Carmine Puleva of Grover Cleveland HS in Queens meet with Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan, the chair of the education committee.

Chapter Leader Dennis Gault (left) and paraprofessional Yolanda Taitt, both from PS 19 in Manhattan, discuss prekindergarten with State Sen. Daniel Squadron.

State Sen. Brad Hoylman with Manhattan UFT members.

Assemblyman Marco Crespo answers questions from Bronx members.

Manhattan members, including District 6 Rep Myra Cruz (left), discuss community schools with State Sen. Adriano Espaillat.

Assemblyman Bill Colton weighs in on the issues with Brooklyn members.

Assemblyman Michael Cusick takes questions from Staten Island member.

A long day comes to a close. District 75 members prepare for the bus ride home.