Support for Mamdani from the UFT: Letters
Concern: The Federation of Teachers Backs Zohran Mamdani. The endorsement from the New York City Federation of Teachers for Zohran Mamdani communicates a strong message about the future of our educational system. We’re at a critical point. This choice could lead to an exodus of the diligent middle class from the city. If he gets […]
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 […]
UFT act breaks school rules as NYC mayoral candidates seek support
Recent reports indicate that NYC mayoral candidates may be breaking established rules that ban the use of school visits for political purposes, all for approval “stunts” orchestrated by the influential teachers’ union. With the endorsement of school chancellor Melissa Aviles Ramos, the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) announced in March a requirement for candidates to […]
The UFT wants to kill NYC mayoral control — Gov Hochul must stop them
In Albany, knives are being pointed at Gotham City public school children. Lawmakers are seeking to end the mayor’s control over the city’s systems. Will Governor Hochul be able to protect Mayor Adams from the assassins? This week, the Democratic majorities in the Assembly and state Senate left the mayoral power update out of their […]
UFT paying costs of Staten Island congestion-pricing fight
New York City's powerful teachers union is funding a Staten Island legal battle to block the MTA's congestion pricing plan, The Post has learned. Staten Island Borough President Vito Fosella, who along with the union is a plaintiff in Brooklyn, said “the United Teachers Union is leading the Brooklyn federal court case'' and is sending […]