Category: Statements
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Call to Action: Stop the Change to Administration Code 12-126
Hello Union Members, Community Members, and Friends! We are calling upon you to take a stand to prevent changes to Administrative Code 12-126. Some of our own union leadership (UFT I’m looking at you!) are standing by and opening the door for members’ healthcare to be privatized. There are some things we can do: 1.…
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What is the Executive Board? Why should I care?
What is the Executive Board? Why Should I Care? By Daniel Alicea, Educators of NYC, and Lydia Howrilka, UFT Solidarity The Executive Board meets twice each month, September through June. It is the intermediate policy setting body, in theory, and in practice. In theory and constitutionally, it takes direction from the Delegate Assembly, and…
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Press Release: UFT Solidarity stands in support of the suit TUCKER, KOTLER, et al. v. THE CITY OF NEW YORK, THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, and the CHANCELLOR OF THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, David C. Banks.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2022 Contact: Lydia Howrilka (917) 705-5699 lydia.howrilka@gmail.com NEW YORK: UFT Solidarity stands in support of the suit TUCKER, KOTLER, et al. v. THE CITY OF NEW YORK, THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, and the CHANCELLOR OF THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, David C. Banks. …
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Nominations for UFT Solidarity Council are Open!
Council is the “Executive Board” of Solidarity Caucus of the United Federation of Teachers (UFT). We welcome educators of all backgrounds to be a part of our caucus and help our caucus move forward. We welcome diverse candidates to be a part of our caucus and run for Council. Our desired qualities for a…
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Join us on Saturday in Central Park!
We are joining with several other groups and are hosting a Spring Social on May 14th. Given the ever-changing situation regarding COVID, at this point, we do not feel comfortable planning an end-of-year party in a restaurant, bar, or a member’s home. While Central Park isn’t super convenient for everyone, we do acknowledge that it’s…