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@UFTAug 19
🚨NEWS: THE RESPECT CHECK IS NOW LAW!! Thanks to our advocacy and our champions in @NYCCouncil, especially @SpeakerMenin and @CnDelarosa, paras will now receive a critical financial boost.
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UFT phone banking continues this week! Join fellow UFT members to phone bank for our union's endorsed candidates. There are dates throughout October and early November and we also have special sessions for retirees. We'll provide all the training you need to get involved. Check our website to sign up for in-person phone banking at our borough offices and virtual Zoom sessions: uft.org/phone-banking
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In honor of Italian American Heritage Month, we’re sharing a tribute to UFT founder George Altomare (July 11, 1931 - Aug. 20, 2023). He was born to Italian immigrant parents in Queens and influenced early by his father’s work with the Amalgamated Clothing Workers. He later attended Brooklyn Tech HS and City College, where he found a passion in making a difference for kids in the community. After starting his teaching career in 1953 at Astoria JHS, Altomare and his colleagues shared frustrations with working conditions over lunch and decided to take a stand by joining the Teachers' Guild. At the time, the Teachers' Guild was dominated by elementary-school teachers; Altomare and his colleague Al Shanker were able to recruit secondary- and high-school educators to grow the union. The new young members pushed the Guild towards “a more active unionism”, as Altomare said. This culminated in the 1960 strike that created the UFT we know today. Altomare held both advisory and elected positions for the union over the decades. He created and led the UFT Strike Committee and Organizing Network, which led to successful strikes in the 1960s and ‘70s. He served as the union’s vice president for high schools for 25 years, and he helped negotiate DOE-UFT contracts through 1985. The UFT proudly remembers his role as one of our founders and a major contributor to our development into the strong union we are today. Happy Italian American Heritage Month!
A stylized illustration of a smiling individual with glasses, commemorating them for Italian American Heritage Month. The text highlights George Altomare, described as UFT Founder, former UFT Vice President, and chair of the Italian-American Heritage Committee, noted as an activist and devoted unionist. The UFT logo is present at the top.

ALT A stylized illustration of a smiling individual with glasses, commemorating them for Italian American Heritage Month. The text highlights George Altomare, described as UFT Founder, former UFT Vice President, and chair of the Italian-American Heritage Committee, noted as an activist and devoted unionist. The UFT logo is present at the top.

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LAST CALL to confirm your email address with the UFT before our contract survey goes out in a few weeks. Make sure you're receiving UFT emails to make your voice heard with surveys and receive our next contract action steps. Check your email here: bit.ly/4AmJsaR
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UFT is thinking pink! Members are participating in our annual Pink Day, wearing shades of pink to raise awareness and show support for everyone impacted by breast cancer 🩷
A group of individuals is gathered in front of a banner that reads "The Mayflower School P.S. 193 P.S. 192." Most are wearing pink clothing. They are posing together in a school setting.

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A group of individuals is standing together, all wearing shades of pink clothing. They are indoors, in front of a display case with a sign above them that says "UFT." The group consists of ten people, standing and kneeling, smiling at the camera.

ALT A group of individuals is standing together, all wearing shades of pink clothing. They are indoors, in front of a display case with a sign above them that says "UFT." The group consists of ten people, standing and kneeling, smiling at the camera.

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Reminder: the deadline for your initial planning conference meeting is Friday, Oct. 30. This will be the first step for your observations this year. Observations may feel stressful, but they shouldn’t be. Our union has compiled a toolkit to help you understand your rights and make the most of your IPC. Read through for what to know and learn more here: uft.org/sites/default/files/…
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RT @UFT_action: 📞@UFT is calling on our neighbors! We’re hitting the phones to elect pro-teacher, pro-student leaders this November. And…
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UFT retweeted
NYSUT@nysutOct 12
Today, we celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay! We remain steadfast in our efforts to strengthen the work and culture of Indigenous peoples here in New York and beyond. We are proud to partner with the Indigenous community in ensuring a quality education and future for all students.
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Today, the UFT honors Italian Heritage Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day. We’re proud to celebrate the many contributions of Italian Americans and Indigenous communities! Schools are closed today, Monday, Oct. 12.
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Nominations are now open for this year’s FLAG Awards! Submit the name of a fellow full-time 3K–12 NYC educator for recognition and celebration. The award honors city educators who inspire learning through creativity, passion, and commitment. Learn more and submit nominations here: flagaward.org/
A group photo of seven people standing on a stage, holding a large ceremonial check awarded to Shadé Tyson for twenty-five thousand dollars from the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence. All individuals are smiling and dressed in casual formal attire. The backdrop is a plain curtain.

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Parents, register now for the UFT annual Manhattan fall parent conference at UFT Headquarters! Parents, caregivers and community members from all boroughs are welcome. The theme of this year's conference is "the greatest love of all," referring to the love of parents, caregivers and educators for the children in their care. ❤️ Keynote Speaker @‌DOEChancellor Kamar H. Samuels will address the crowd in the morning. As always, we'll have speakers, a resource fair, raffles, food, entertainment, and workshops. Please note: children may not attend. Register here: web.cvent.com/event/5ca71917…
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Today, Gov. Hochul announced that New York State will opt into the Trump administration's voucher program. Giving up local control of public education to the federal government through this scheme is a failure of leadership. Gov. Hochul will bear the responsibility, but our students, educators, and families will bear the price. The UFT is disappointed in this decision and we will continue to stand with parents, educators and public school supporters to do what we can to roll back this policy and protect our classrooms. Full statement: uft.org/news/press-releases/…
The image features the UFT logo at the top against a blue background. Below is a quote from Michael Mulgrew, UFT President, criticizing the transfer of local education control to the federal government through the Trump administration's private school voucher scheme. The quote highlights concerns about leadership and the impact on students, educators, and families.

ALT The image features the UFT logo at the top against a blue background. Below is a quote from Michael Mulgrew, UFT President, criticizing the transfer of local education control to the federal government through the Trump administration's private school voucher scheme. The quote highlights concerns about leadership and the impact on students, educators, and families.

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Public dollars should be for public schools, period! The Trump administration's private school voucher program will redirect billions of our tax dollars from schools that serve the vast majority of our children. Now that the proposed regulations for the federal voucher program, the so-called "Federal Scholarship Tax Credit," are public, we need your voice. Add your name to our coalition's petition to oppose this voucher program, which would drain funding from our public schools: publicschoolsuniteus.org/our… Urge Gov. Hochul to say "no" and keep New York out of this costly voucher scheme! Stand with our public schools! #NoFederalVouchers #OptOutNow #NoVouchersInNY #HochulSayNO
A person stands at a podium with a "UFT" logo, addressing an audience. Behind them, a large screen reads "No Vouchers New York!" with a QR code and a silhouette of New York State. A #SayNo hashtag is visible.

ALT A person stands at a podium with a "UFT" logo, addressing an audience. Behind them, a large screen reads "No Vouchers New York!" with a QR code and a silhouette of New York State. A #SayNo hashtag is visible.

A group of people are gathered in a room, sitting and standing, holding signs that read, "Say No to Vouchers" and "Stand Together for Public Schools." They appear to be at an event advocating for public education. Some attendees are wearing lanyards, and there are others in the background.

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UFT retweeted
NYSUT@nysutOct 8
Replying to @nysut @AndreaSCousins
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and @NYSComptroller are among the latest state leaders who have raised concerns about the voucher scheme and are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to protect New York’s public schools. (2/3)
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UFT retweeted
NYSUT@nysutOct 8
Opposition to the federal private school voucher program is growing across New York, as some of the state’s most prominent elected leaders join educators, parents, civil rights organizations and labor unions in warning against opting New York into the new federal program. (1/3)
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Come door knocking for Cait Conley, the UFT-endorsed candidate for NY's 17th Congressional district, in White Plains on Saturday, Oct. 17! A bus will be running from the Bronx UFT Office (2100 Bartow Avenue) to White Plains for the event. Please arrive by 8:30 a.m., as we leave at 8:45 SHARP. If you are not taking the bus, please meet at WPCLB AFL-CIO, 595 West Hartsdale Avenue, in White Plains, NY 10607 at 10 a.m. Register here to join: bit.ly/4egSlZZ
A flyer for a canvassing event for Cait Conley (NY-17) with UFT Bronx. The event is on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 595 West Hartsdale Ave., White Plains, NY. It includes details about a bus service from the Bronx UFT office at 2100 Bartow Ave. The flyer features a photo of an individual and the UFT logo.

ALT A flyer for a canvassing event for Cait Conley (NY-17) with UFT Bronx. The event is on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 595 West Hartsdale Ave., White Plains, NY. It includes details about a bus service from the Bronx UFT office at 2100 Bartow Ave. The flyer features a photo of an individual and the UFT logo.

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Come door knocking with the UFT for Chris McCreight, the UFT and NYSUT’s endorsed candidate for NYS Assembly, in Bay Ridge on Saturday, Oct. 17! Please meet at 8011 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY at 11 a.m. Please meet at 8011 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY at 11 a.m. Register here to join: web.cvent.com/event/6b46415c…
Poster for a UFT Day of Action for Chris McCreight's NYS Assembly campaign. Includes an invitation to canvass on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 8011 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY. Features a photo of a smiling individual in a circle frame, and the UFT logo with the text "Get Out the Vote for November!

ALT Poster for a UFT Day of Action for Chris McCreight's NYS Assembly campaign. Includes an invitation to canvass on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 8011 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY. Features a photo of a smiling individual in a circle frame, and the UFT logo with the text "Get Out the Vote for November!

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Want to make a difference? Join team @UFT throughout October to phonebank for pro-educator candidates 📱 We’re dialing for leaders committed to making life better for our schools, educators and students! Grab a friend and call for change: uft.org/get-involved/uft-pol…
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Make your voice heard this election season. Join fellow UFT members to phone bank for our union’s endorsed candidates. There are in-person and virtual phone banks throughout October and early November - sign up for whichever you’d prefer! We also have special sessions for retirees. We’ll provide all the training you need to get involved. Check our website to sign up for in-person phone banking at our borough offices and virtual Zoom sessions: uft.org/phone-banking
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1/2: @UFT VP for Education, Mary Vaccaro shared written testimony at yesterday’s @NYCCouncil hearing on the risks of AI, affirming UFT’s commitment to empower educators and fight for safeguards around AI’s use in the classroom.
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María Portalatín helped turn school paraprofessionals from low-wage workers with little power on the job into a powerful voice in organized labor. As a key leader at the @UFT, @nysut, and @AFTunion, she fought for better pay, benefits, and the respect paraprofessionals deserved.
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