Press Releases
UFT Executive Board authorizes further negotiation; strike authorization vote possible tomorrow over safe reopening of schools
The Executive Board of the United Federation of Teachers Monday night unanimously approved a resolution instructing the union’s leadership to continue negotiating with the city with the intention of bringing to the union’s Delegate Assembly tomorrow either: a school reopening plan that meets the safety criteria set forth by independent medical experts, or, if negotiations fail, a strike authorization vote.
UFT on blended/remote learning
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement on the DOE-UFT agreement on blended learning.
UFT on mayor's call for outdoor classrooms
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement that New York City public schools will be allowed to submit plans for outdoor classrooms.
Teachers union, medical experts, elected officials, and parent and community groups: Individual schools deemed unsafe must remain closed
United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew, joined by medical experts, elected officials, and parent and community representatives, announced today a sweeping program of safety reviews, testing protocols and other features designed to protect the health of students and staff in reopening school buildings.
UFT on city's pledge to have a nurse in every school building
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Mayor Bill de Blasio's pledge that every school building would have a nurse.
UFT on the need to delay reopening of school buildings
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators' call to delay the start of in-person learning.