Press Releases
UFT statement on the nomination of Randy Mastro
The UFT issued a statement of support for Randy Mastro to be named New York City’s next corporation counsel.
UFT supports Kamala Harris for president
UFT President Michael Mulgrew said the union was proud to support Harris as an ally of public education and educators, nurses and other unionized workers after the AFT, our national union, said it planned to endorse her for president.
UFT statement on DOE class size plan
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement on the latest DOE class size reduction plan released in July.
Judge dismisses case challenging New York teacher tenure
A Manhattan judge has dismissed a long-pending case that attacked New York teacher tenure and layoff procedures.
UFT statement on congestion pricing
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement regarding Governor Hochul's halt of the city's congestion pricing plan.
UFT launches ad calling on Gov. Hochul and the state health department to enforce NYS' safe staffing law in hospitals
The UFT launched a television ad calling on Gov. Hochul and the state health department to enforce the state's landmark safe staffing law.