"Updating the state’s Tier 6 pensions to more closely match the benefits in the older Tier 4 system, particularly by permitting Tier 6 employees to retire earlier with full pensions, would potentially help school districts, cities and towns save money" — Michael Mulgrew
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Knee pain is one of the most common physical complaints for adults. Join us for an expert-led virtual presentation by Dr. Tiana Woolridge to learn how to manage knee pain as well as when it might be time to seek care from an orthopedic specialist.
Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3PN2DIe
Happy Occupational Therapist Appreciation Month! The UFT celebrates the role of OTs in our schools to help students build the skills they need to succeed in the classroom (and beyond).
The UFT’s 2026 city legislative priorities include passing the paraprofessional RESPECT check, fully funding class size reduction, ensuring the successful rollout of 2-K in NYC and universal 3-K and supporting UFT programs such as Teacher Centers and United Community Schools: https://bit.ly/4ti9gRg
Happy Arab American Heritage Month! In April, join us in recognizing the achievements of Arab Americans and celebrating the community’s rich heritage and contributions to society, and visit https://bit.ly/3WcFxvG to learn more about how to help tell the Arab American story.
TRS Chair Tom Brown brings you some fast facts about your pension 👇
It’s important for you to know that City Hall proposals to balance budgets DO NOT impact your pensions.
Your TRS pensions and benefits are managed separately – no elected official, leader or city agency can lean on these assets for budgeting.
Happy Easter to everyone celebrating! The UFT wishes you a blessed day.
Learn why UFT members are pushing for school librarians from grades K-12. All of our students deserve better.
Read more: t.co/h6wKo0QCHy
Happy National School Librarian Day!
New York state law mandates a school library in every school and a dedicated librarian in every secondary school, but that's not nearly enough to meet the literacy needs of the city's students.
Join us for the UFT's premier annual event, the Spring Education Conference, a day of camaraderie and professional development at the New York Hilton Midtown: https://bit.ly/48722qV
The registration price is $50. The deadline to register is Friday, May 1. Register before April 17 for a $40 ticket!
Chag Pesach Sameach and Happy Passover to all celebrating today and this week! Wishing you a blessed day.
Hello, Spring Break! Enjoy your well-deserved time off! 🌺☀️
UFT Paraprofessional Chairperson Priscilla Castro is featured in this great story from @aft.org highlighting the work paraprofessionals do each day supporting students and teachers alike. She even calls out our continuing fight for the RESPECT check. Go Priscilla!
https://bit.ly/4lZIkDa
This Transgender Day of Visibility and every day, the UFT stands with our trans members. This New York Teacher story showcases policies and practices that support acceptance and a welcoming learning environment for all.
Read here: https://bit.ly/3PKeAhE
“If we don't have the significant fixes in Tier VI, then vote the budget down.” - UFT President Michael Mulgrew
Read more in @gothamist.com here: gothamist.com/news/teachers-union-flex...
Members of the Federation of Nurses/UFT ratified a new contract Friday night that raises nurses' salaries at Staten Island University Hospital- South (SIUHS), protects their premium-free healthcare and requires the hospital to increase staffing in key units.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4dVpcUR
@uft.org is proud to support Carl Wilson for City Council. He understands the needs of educators and students and has spent the past decade fighting to ensure that everyone, not just the powerful, have a seat at the table.
#UFTAction #NYCLaborVotes #UFTVotes #UFTEndorsed
Last week, UFT President Michael Mulgrew testified before New York City Council, speaking to topics including the paraprofessional RESPECT check bill, class size, mayoral control and funding UFT Teacher Centers. Read more about our current city legislative priorities: https://bit.ly/4ti9gRg
Teachers union flexes on New York state budget: pension boosts or bust gothamist.com/news/teacher...
A sign reading Freedom is precious, don't let them take it away from anyone.
No Kings march logo on a sign
To get involved with our union’s activism, join the Member Action Committee today!
Sign up: www.uft.org/get-involved...
Last night at UFT Headquarters, the Retired Teachers Chapter and UFT Member Action Committee joined together for a sign making party ahead of the No Kings march tomorrow.
Register to join fellow UFT members in Manhattan: bit.ly/4deH0Kq
This country was built by working people, not by kings.
Across the country, union members are standing up for our communities, our rights and our future.
On March 28, we’ll come together in peaceful action to make that clear.
Find a #NoKings event near you: go.aft.org/nokings
ALBANY! Can 👏 You 👏 Hear 👏 Us 👏 YET? Real Tier 6 reform MUST be in any budget that you vote through. No Tier 6 reform? No budget.
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Your own senator & assemblymember
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Join your fellow UFT members at this Saturday’s No Kings March. We will be meeting up at 2 p.m. at 7th Ave and 59th Street and marching with the broader city labor contingent.
Day 2 of our 6 p.m. swarm to remind our legislators that Tier 6 reform must be included in the state budget.
Any budget without significant Tier 6 reform should receive a NO vote.
Find legislators: uft.org/statetags
Visit: mygovnyc.org
Email: uft.org/tier6email
Final call to nominate an outstanding high school educator, union activist or school chapter by Monday, March 30!
The UFT Academic High Schools Division will hold its annual awards reception on May 15. The division is accepting nominations for four categories.
Submit yours: https://bit.ly/4svkyS1
On this day in 1911 was the deadliest industrial disaster in the history of the city, and one of the deadliest in U.S. history, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. This tragedy ultimately led to significant labor and workplace safety reforms. Today we remember and honor the victims lost that day.
You're invited to the UFT's annual Early Childhood Conference, an inspiring day of creativity, growth, discovery and collaboration as we shape the future of education for our youngest learners. ☀️ Learn more and register here by Friday, April 17: https://bit.ly/4lLXgF7
It’s 6 p.m. Do you know where your Tier 6 reform is?
That’s a question for Gov. Kathy Hochul and the legislators voting on the budget soon.
Tell them to vote NO on any budget that doesn’t include Tier 6 reform.
Find your legislators: uft.org/statetags
Visit: mygovnyc.org
Email: uft.org/tier6email
