UFT demands MTA continue providing free student metrocards
On Feb. 18, a coalition of organized labor, elected officials, students and teachers rallied at Bowling Green Station in lower Manhattan on Feb. 18 to protest budget cuts that would eliminate free student metrocards.
Abdul Kalam lec at UFT
The former president of India Abdul Kalam came to UFT on April 18th to give a lecture on the role of science and technology in a civil society...or something along that line :P
UFT Mulgrew Applauds Barron: "Shut Down Tweed"
12-09-09 Councilman Charles Barron: we may have "to shut down Tweed [the Dept of Education]" if City persists in the unfair closing of public schools. UFT Pres. Mulgrew applauds Barron. At Maxwell High School 250+ protested their notice of closing. Build the movement to fightback citywide against...
UFT Charter School Press Conf. - Pt. 1
On Sunday January 3rd, 2010, the UFT released a report on charter schools and outlined a series of proposed changes to the state's charter school law. If adopted, these recommendations will ensure equal access to charters by all students, increase transparency in charter school finances and...
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UFT Announces Lawsuit Over School Closures
On February 1st, 2010, the United Federation of Teachers filed a lawsuit over the decision to close 19 New York City public schools. UFT President Michael Mulgrew held a press conference to announce the suit, and he was joined by a group of plaintiffs and supporters, including the NAACP, the...
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UFT President Michael Mulgrew on ny1's "Inside City Hall" - 1 of 3
UFT President Michael Mulgrew on ny1's award-winning Inside City Hall - Segment 1 of 3
UFT President Michael Mulgrew "Up Close" - Part 1
UFT President Michael Mulgrew on Channel 7's "Up Close with Diana Williams", February 8, 2010. He speaks on the continued fight against the proposed school closings, potential teacher layoffs, and the ongoing union contract negotiations with the city.
MS 399 Protests Closing 12-08 ICE/UFT
MS399-Bronx Protest on Dec.17, 2008 against closing by City. ICE-UFT was there to support and film. ICE campaigns against unfair testing that negatively impact on curricula, school & teacher evaluations. ICE demands that the UFT contract defend seniority transfer, tenure and due process.
UFT Mulgrew: Stop City Hall School Closures. Bronx PEP
Dec. 09 - 22 to 30 NYC Public Schools are targeted for closure by Mayor Bloomberg & Klein. UFT President Mulgrew calls to stop City Hall. United grassroots action by the UFT members, school-workers, parents, students and community on a citywide political level is the only way to defend and...
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UFT Sues DOE: Press Conference
The UFT and a coalition of community groups and parents on Jan. 5 sued the Department of Education for violating its obligation to use Contract for Excellence targeted funds to reduce class sizes. UFT President Michael Mulgrew said, New York City promised in writing that it would use specific...
UFT Election: Marian Swerdlow, High School Executive Board
Marian Swerdlow discusses the high school Executive Board elections.
UFT President Michael Mulgrew "Up Close" - Part 2
UFT President Michael Mulgrew on Channel 7's "Up Close with Diana Williams", February 8, 2010. He speaks on the continued fight against the proposed school closings, potential teacher layoffs, and the ongoing union contract negotiations with the city.
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