AFT President Randi Weingarten and Texas American Federation of Teachers President Louis Malfaro at the morning town hall brought a national perspective to the threats facing public education and the labor movement.

A resounding feeling of togetherness characterized this year’s UFT 5K Family Run/Walk, which took place on May 6 in Coney Island.


The UFT testified before the New York City Council Committees on Education and Finance regarding school planning and siting for new schools and seats.

The UFT testified before the New York City Council Committees on Finance and Education regarding the FY2018 education capital plan.

UFT Vice President for Special Education Carmen Alvarez testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education regarding the FY2018 education expense plan.

The UFT calls for improving the health care safety net, including protecting and improving Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.

The United Federation of Teachers will embark on a voter-registration drives for eligible New York City High School students and others eligible to vote in New York City; the UFT will seek to work with our community and civil rights partners to...

The UFT submitted testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Education regarding sex education, gifted and talented program information and cultural sensitivity.

We, the current members of the UFT, say to all those who came before us “thank you” for yesterday’s efforts which enable us today to proudly celebrate our 57th anniversary knowing that the UFT has made a remarkable contribution to public education...

The UFT will continue to advocate to end the policy of distributive scoring of Regents exams.