Press Releases
UFT statement on the Rockefeller Institute's Foundation Aid report
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement on the release of the Rockefeller Institute's New York State Foundation Aid report.
Extensive staff shortages leave thousands of special education students without services, despite city’s promises
Thousands of special education students in city public schools remain without the services they are legally entitled to because of massive shortages of school-related professionals.
UFT statement on revival of congestion pricing plan
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement on the revival of the congestion pricing plan.
UFT statement on the results of the 2024 election
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement on the results of the 2024 election.
UFT on NYC's inability to provide special education services
UFT President Michael Mulgrew sent a letter to NY State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa outlining concerns with the city's inability to provide mandated special education services.
UFT demands NYC pay childcare providers the money they are owed
UFT President Michael Mulgrew, union leaders, and the chair of the City Council Education Committee on Wednesday demanded New York City to stop stalling and pay childcare providers the more than $500,000 they are owed for caring for city children.