UFT leader Mike Mulgrew removes opponents and critics from payroll
UFT Chairman’s Controversial Staff Changes Mike Mulgrew, the chairman of the City Teachers Union, has initiated what some are calling a “purge” at the UFT headquarters. This has reportedly involved the dismissal of staff deemed critical of him, according to insider sources. Amy Arundell, a veteran of the Teacher Staff Federation who had recently contested […]
Reversing course, teachers union president Mike Mulgrew opposes changes to Medicare
In a surprising about-face, Michael Mulgrew, president of the United Teachers Union, withdrew his support for controversial changes to health care for thousands of city retirees following a crushing defeat for his allied candidate in last week’s union elections. Sunday’s policy reversal came on the heels of stiff opposition from city union leaders representing Mulgrew […]