Press Releases
Federation of Nurses/UFT files notification of potential strike at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn
The Federation of Nurses/ UFT sent a 10-day strike notification to NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn on Tuesday night, Feb. 18. The Federation of Nurses/UFT's contract with NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn ends at midnight on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
An open letter to Mayor Adams
UFT President Michael Mulgrew penned an open letter to Mayor Adams regarding member concerns about the safety of our immigrant students.
UFT launches TV ad campaign to highlight NYC public school educators’ support for students in face of challenges
The UFT today launched a television ad campaign recognizing New York City public school educators as they overcome challenges while helping students reach their full potential.
UFT urges legislation to put more money in pockets of school paraprofessionals
United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew and New York City paraprofessionals joined City Council Education Committee Chair Rita Joseph and other council members as Joseph announced proposed legislation designed to reduce the income gap for paraprofessionals.
Arbitrator: NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn unjustly fired UFT nurses
Arbitrator James A. Brown rejected NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn's claims that nine nurses were at fault when a woman gave birth in a hallway outside the hospital's Labor and Delivery Unit.
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.