The American Federation of Teachers is encouraging its state and local affiliates and its members to support one of three Democratic candidates for president: former Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders or Senator Elizabeth Warren.

Resolutions to endorse two former chapter leaders in their efforts to be elected to the City Council in 2021 were unanimously approved at the Feb. 12 Delegate Assembly.

Around 200 UFT members gathered for a weekend retreat in February to learn how they can make a difference for their co-workers, families and communities as members of the union’s new district-level political action teams.

The UFT is once again marshalling its forces to ensure we get a state budget that protects public education in New York City.

As a proud union member, Eric Dinowitz will stand up against the misinformation campaign that targets union membership and will work to protect union member benefits.

The UFT endorses Donovan Richards in his primary election for Queens Borough President as we believe he will be a strong ally for working people, our schools and our community.

NYSUT President Andy Pallotta — joined by union leaders, state lawmakers and activists — announces results of the survey showing that 92% of the state’s voters support new taxes on the ultra-wealthy during a Feb. 10 press conference in the...

In a show of solidarity with New York’s Jewish community, a strong contingent of UFT members joined tens of thousands of other Stand Up to Hate marchers who gathered in Foley Square in lower Manhattan on Jan. 5 for the march across the Brooklyn...

Emily Blatt made increasing contributions to the Committee on Political Education (COPE), the UFT’s political action arm, her first priority when she became chapter leader at University Neighborhood HS in Manhattan in September 2018.

Seven leading Democratic candidates for president vied to show their support for public education and public school educators in a forum on Dec. 14 in Pittsburgh.