Press Releases
Thousands of NYC educators demand pension reform
Thousands of New York City public school educators will ramp up a statewide campaign on Tuesday, 1/6, to demand state pension reforms for educators hired after April 2012.
UFT on selection of Kamar Samuels as New York City Schools Chancellor
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement on the appointment of Kamar Samuels as Chancellor of New York City Public Schools.
UFT statement on judge's health care decision
The city's new health care program can be implemented as planned, starting January 1, 2026, for 750,000 city employees, pre-Medicare retirees and their families, according to a ruling by New York State Supreme Court Justice Lyle Frank.
UFT announces citywide launch of Its NYC Childcare Navigator
The UFT's NYC Childcare Navigator connects city families to thousands of childcare options and offers eligibility checks for money-saving programs, application support, and the most comprehensive directory of city providers in a free and easy-to-use platform.
UFT Delegate Assembly overwhelmingly endorses health care plan that preserves premium-free health care for city employees
The United Federation of Teachers' Delegate Assembly, the union's highest decision-making body, on Monday evening overwhelmingly endorsed a proposed health care plan for 750,000 city employees, in-service, pre-Medicare retirees, and their families.
UFT Delegate Assembly to vote on proposed health care plan that preserves premium-free health care for city employees
The Municipal Labor Committee (MLC) and the city today reached a tentative agreement with EmblemHealth/United Healthcare on a proposed health care plan for 750,000 city employees, pre-Medicare retirees, and their families.