Press Releases
UFT on mayor's call for outdoor classrooms
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement that New York City public schools will be allowed to submit plans for outdoor classrooms.
Teachers union, medical experts, elected officials, and parent and community groups: Individual schools deemed unsafe must remain closed
United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew, joined by medical experts, elected officials, and parent and community representatives, announced today a sweeping program of safety reviews, testing protocols and other features designed to protect the health of students and staff in reopening school buildings.
UFT on city's pledge to have a nurse in every school building
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Mayor Bill de Blasio's pledge that every school building would have a nurse.
UFT on the need to delay reopening of school buildings
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators' call to delay the start of in-person learning.
UFT on blended learning survey
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the results of the DOE's blended learning survey, which indicate that 74% of New York City students opted into the blended learning model.
Mulgrew reacts to Cuomo's statement on opening schools
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Gov. Cuomo's announcement that New York State schools are eligible to reopen.