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Huge education benefits expected under Biden
With President-elect Joe Biden and the soon-to-be first lady, teacher Jill Biden, in the White House, sweeping changes in U.S. education policy may be on the horizon.
Florida’s GOTV effort goes digital
UFT Retired Teachers Chapter volunteers are calling fellow members in the swing state of Florida to get out the vote for Joe Biden. But instead of urging them to go to the polls, they’re making sure members receive and quickly return mail-in ballots.
Volunteers busy getting out the vote for this crucial election
The UFT has been a political player since its founding 60 years ago. Now, for the crucial presidential election on Nov. 3, UFT retiree volunteers have been busier than ever as they work to turn out a record vote for the Biden/Harris ticket.
Using our credibility
The attacks from this administration on our hard-earned benefits and on our aspirations for the society we helped build require that, in this national crisis, we use all our mutual credibility to secure our future.
Labor gets out the vote for Biden-Harris
Labor unions ramped up their efforts to help elect former Vice President Joe Biden to the presidency. The AFT organized members to call and text voters in 15 states while the SEIU is focusing on reaching voters of color.
As you vote, remember: Joe Biden gets us
Looking through the lenses of education policy and labor issues, the best candidate for president is Joe Biden — someone who is focused on our dignity, pay, benefits and the workplace protections we deserve.
UFT makes final push in key races
The UFT mobilized members to get out the vote for Joe Biden for president and other candidates up and down the ballot who support the union's education, economic and labor agendas.
Help get out the vote on Nov. 3
Help the UFT and our state affiliate, New York State United Teachers, elect candidates who support our issues.
Resolution in support of the UFT endorsing Kevin C. Riley in his special election for New York City Council
The UFT endorses Kevin Riley in his special election for New York City Council District 12 in the Bronx as we believe he will be a strong ally for working people, our schools and our community.
Union never quit on Census push
The UFT has been working tirelessly all year with its members and with public school families to try to boost New York City’s participation in the U.S. Census.