Press Releases
UFT statement on Albany's reforms to Tier 6 pensions
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement regarding Tier 6 pension reform for New York State public employees.
NewYork-Presbyterian tries to shake down New York City for more money
NewYork-Presbyterian is demanding sky-high rates to renew its health contract for New York City employees and pre-Medicare retirees, and is threatening to send 40,000 city workers, retirees, and their families out of network if its demands are not met.
Federation of Nurses/UFT Win 14% Increase With Staten Island University Hospital Northwell Health
Members of the Federation of Nurses/UFT ratified a new contract Friday night that raises nurses' salaries at Staten Island University Hospital- South (SIUHS) by a compounded 14 percent, protects their premium-free healthcare and requires the hospital to increase staffing in key units.
UFT to testify today in support of City Council paraprofessional RESPECT check legislation
The United Federation of Teachers will testify today in support of the City Council's proposed "RESPECT check" legislation that would provide every New York City paraprofessional an annual $10,000 payment in addition to their regular salary.
Massive Sunday labor rally for pension reform
New York’s labor movement came together on an extraordinary scale Sunday, March 8, to demand pension reforms at a rally at the MVP Arena in Albany.
UFT VNS Health nurses win 12% increase in new 2-year pact
Federation of Nurses/UFT members, who are registered professional nurses with VNS Health, overwhelmingly approved a new 2-year contract that provides a 12% compounded salary increase over the course of the agreement, preserves healthcare benefits and contains no give-backs.