The UFT wholeheartedly supports the members of Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians in their efforts to secure the residual payments that are often the lifeblood of their profession.

The UFT will partner with outside organizations to work toward an accurate count for New York in the 2020 census and with a citywide coalition to accomplish this task.

The UFT will partner with NYSUT and the AFT to provide disaster relief to affected regions and encourage and assist members to support Hurricane Dorian victims.

The UFT endorses Darcel Denise Clark in her re-election for Bronx district attorney.

The UFT will work with NYSED and the DOE to identify appropriate modifications and supports for observant students and staff when school and state testing days that coincide with Ramadan.

The UFT commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and Rebellion.