Category: Statements
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Community Support Letter for TRO/OSC Regarding COVID Testing and Remote Schooling from 1/3 to 1/18/2022
Sorry, everyone. Looks like we broke the Internet and Jotform is refusing to accept any more signatures. Time to switch to our old friends at Google Forms. – Lydia Howrilka Yesterday, I filed an Article 78 proceeding in NYC Civil Court protesting the reopening of NYC schools without adequate testing, mitigation measures, and allowing for…
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Testing in NYC Public Schools- A Survey by UFT Solidarity (with the support of folks in the UFC Coalition)
Per an email sent out by UFT President Mulgrew on December 2, “the city will now allow the testing of school staff on a voluntary basis. Beginning on Monday, Dec. 6, school staff can request to be tested on their school’s scheduled test day. “According to the new policy: 1. Student testing must be completed…
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Stay Safe- Stop the Spread- Common Sense Tips!
There are record numbers of daily COVID-19 infections in NYC. I think everyone needs to know the procedures on COVID for employees. Personnel Memorandum 1 came out in September. We have copied it in full below. Please read it and follow the guidelines closely. Please also follow our COVID Toolkit thoroughly! Here is a link to CDC’s…
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United for Change Announces Candidates and COVID Safety Plan
December 19, 2021 – Statement regarding the current COVID Surge Emergency, Calls for Action, Demands and Our Candidates For A Better Union This is a crisis week in the COVID pandemic. NYC is exploding with cases. This week alone cases have tripled in our city. Theater, sports, music venues, and colleges are shutting down,…
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Become a member of UFT Solidarity!
Join the fight for a democratic union by becoming an active member of UFT Solidarity. Membership is open to all UFT employees — past and present — who are committed to defending the profession, and who may be in need of critical support. By telling us about yourself, we can match you up with our…