Press Releases

Approximately 17,000 teachers and other educators responded in the first 24 hours to the UFT survey by saying they were interested in getting the vaccine as soon as possible.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew announced today that the union had reached an agreement with major healthcare systems to expand the access of eligible UFT members to the coronavirus vaccine. Under the agreement, the UFT will survey all its members to develop a list of those who want the vaccine immediately, prioritizing personnel with a current in-school assignment.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement about how the COVID-19 test positivity rate should be used when determining whether or not to close school buildings.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement that the city would remove admissions screens for middle schools in 2021.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement that he would plan to keep public schools open in New York City if the state issues a new "pause" order.

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Nov. 29 announced a phased-in reopening plan starting the week of Dec. 7 that will allow elementary school and District 75 students to resume in-person instruction in parts of the city where transmission rates remain low. School buildings will reopen with new, more stringent testing in place. UFT President Michael Mulgrew released a statement in response.