"You have all gone above and beyond the call of duty," UFT President Michael Mulgrew said at the UFT's annual Teacher Union Day on Nov. 7 that honored the courage and hard work of members during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Jeffrey Hoffman, the director of child care policy at the UFT, testified before the New York City Council Committee on General Welfare regarding the oversight of EarlyLearnNYC, the city's contracted child care system.

UFT Assistant Secretary Michael Sill delivered testimony before the New York City Council Education Committee on the implementation of the New York State class size law in city schools.

UFT Vice President for Special Education MaryJo Ginese testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education and Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction regarding the reopening of NYC public schools and its impact on...

UFT President Michael Mulgrew delivered testimony before the New York State Senate & Assembly Committees on Finance, Ways & Means and Education regarding the proposed FY25 Executive Budget.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew testified before the New York City Council Committee on Finance regarding the city's fiscal year 2023 executive budget and capital commitment plan.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew testified before the New York City Council Committees on Education and Health regarding health and safety in the reopening of New York City public schools.

UFT Vice President for Middle Schools Richard Mantell testified before the City Council Committee on Education regarding efforts to help struggling schools.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew testified before the New York City Council Committee on Finance and Subcommittee on Capital Budget regarding the New York City fiscal year 2021 executive budget.

UFT Vice President for Education Evelyn DeJesus testified before the New York City Council Education Committee regarding ensuring English Language Learners receive appropriate educational services.