The UFT endorses Darma Diaz in her primary election for New York City Council District 37 as we believe she will be a strong ally for working people, our schools and our community.  

The UFT endorses Erik Bottcher in his primary election for New York City Council District 3 as we believe he will be a strong ally for working people, our schools and our community.

About 30 District 75 members learned how to organize their colleagues to get politically active and advocate for their interests as workers at a political action workshop at union headquarters on Feb. 25.

UFT members pledged to help ensure New Yorkers all are counted in the 2020 Census during six teach-ins at schools throughout District 2 in Manhattan on Feb. 11, a citywide day of action to educate New Yorkers about the Census.

The American Federation of Teachers is encouraging its state and local affiliates and its members to support one of three Democratic candidates for president: former Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders or Senator Elizabeth Warren.

Resolutions to endorse two former chapter leaders in their efforts to be elected to the City Council in 2021 were unanimously approved at the Feb. 12 Delegate Assembly.

Around 200 UFT members gathered for a weekend retreat in February to learn how they can make a difference for their co-workers, families and communities as members of the union’s new district-level political action teams.

The UFT is once again marshalling its forces to ensure we get a state budget that protects public education in New York City.

As a proud union member, Eric Dinowitz will stand up against the misinformation campaign that targets union membership and will work to protect union member benefits.

The UFT endorses Donovan Richards in his primary election for Queens Borough President as we believe he will be a strong ally for working people, our schools and our community.