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UFT on the need to delay reopening of school buildings

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators' call to delay the start of in-person learning.

Mulgrew reacts to Cuomo's statement on opening schools

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Gov. Cuomo's announcement that New York State schools are eligible to reopen.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew on the city's need for aggressive testing and tracing

Michael Mulgrew, the president of the United Federation of Teachers, argues New York City needs to have an aggressive testing and tracing policy in place if school buildings are to re-open in even a limited way in September.

Mulgrew on the city's safety plan

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the city's proposed safety plan for reopening school buildings in September 2020.

$65 million in federal CARES Act funding will support child care programs reopening

I have some exciting news to share with you about how the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act will support your child care program as the state reopens.

Apply by July 15 for a state grant to support your child care program's reopening

I want to let you know about the New York Forward Child Care Expansion Incentive Program, a grant program created just for New York child care providers through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.

Medical accommodations for remote work in the fall

The DOE established an online application for members to apply for medical accommodations that could allow them to work from home.

Teachers will return in the fall if...

New federal funds, now being held up in Washington, are the only possible way New York City will be able to invest in the protective measures and staff required for schools to safely re-open in September — even on a limited basis.

Updates for speech teachers and OT/PTs concerning the last week of school and the summer

The following guidance was sent to all DOE-employed speech teachers, occupational therapists and physical therapists from Vice President for Special Education MaryJo Ginese on Monday, June 22.

New rights for OTs and PTs: Course reimbursement and family leave

The following email about course reimbursement and family leave was sent to all DOE-employed occupational and physical therapists from UFT President Michael Mulgrew on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.