UFT Resolutions
Substitute teacher and paraprofessional resolution
The UFT calls for more flexibility in the nomination of substitute teachers and paraprofessionals, and for the DOE to consider a Hard-to-Staff differential for substitutes serving schools that have had difficulty filling positions.
Resolution in support of migrant families
The UFT will fight the mayor's unnecessary budget cuts and reaffirm that we are proud to serve all students in this city regardless of migration status.
Resolution to promote humanitarianism in the Middle East
The United Federation of Teachers calls upon those working to de-escalate the conflict also work to promote humanitarianism. The UFT remains committed to the founding principles of building across differences for a better world.
Resolution to support an end to the cycle of violence in the Middle East
The UFT Delegate Assembly condemned the attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and resolved to work with those willing to make any and all efforts to end the cycle of violence and to bring peace to the region for Palestinians and Israelis.
Endorsement of candidates for city offices: contingency resolution
The UFT Delegate Assembly authorizes the union's Executive Board to consider, make or modify political endorsements during the summer in order to have a timely impact on any such campaigns.
Resolution to extend the hybrid DA rules
Since the hybrid UFT Delegate Assemblies continue to garner higher participation, therefore, the rules of order adopted in June 2021 to allow hybrid shall be continued for the 2023-24 school year.