Press Releases
UFT to host mayoral forum May 17 during union's annual spring conference
United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew announced the union will hold a forum for mayoral candidates on Saturday, May 17, at the union's annual Spring Education Conference.
UFT response to antisemitic material included in a DOE Master Teacher newsletter
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement regarding a DOE Master Teacher newsletter which contained antisemitic material.
UFT calls on New York City Department of Education to reimburse employees on time
United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew called on the city Department of Education to reimburse employees on time for tuition and mileage costs.
Over 700 schools to receive funds to lower class sizes this September
The city DOE notified more than 700 schools that they would receive all or most of the funding they requested to hire additional teachers to lower class sizes this September.
UFT rally draws 1,600 calling on City Council to support paraprofessional legislation
More than 1,600 members of the United Federation of Teachers rallied outside City Hall Wednesday, calling on the City Council to support legislation to provide paraprofessionals with an additional $10,000 annually.
UFT launches TV, digital and streaming ad calling on the City Council to pass legislation to give paraprofessionals more money
The UFT launched a television ad campaign calling on members of the New York City Council to pass legislation aimed at providing paraprofessionals an additional $10,000 annually.