Press Releases
Unions, parents sue SUNY over New York City charter school cap-busting scheme
New York city and state teachers unions, joined by parents, have filed a lawsuit against SUNY and its Charter Schools Institute to block the creation of a new charter high school in New York City that would illegally pierce the state cap on new charters in the city.
Mulgrew on optional mask policy
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Mayor Eric Adams' announcement that masks would become optional for students over age 5 in schools effective March 7, 2022.
UFT on Medicare Advantage Plus Plan ruling
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to a judge's ruling on the Medicare Advantage Plus plan.
UFT President Michael Mulgrew reacts to Chancellor David Banks' policy address
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Chancellor David Banks' March 2 policy address.
Mulgrew on the city budget
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the proposed city budget for fiscal year 2023.
UFT President Michael Mulgrew reacts to Gov. Hochul's approach on masks in schools
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Gov. Hochul's Feb. 9 press conference outlining the factors that would weigh into her decision on whether to lift the mask mandate for school districts.