Mayor Mamdani outlined his top proposals for the city budget today. These are still just proposals - both the state and city budget must be officially voted on and passed. This is what you need to know about pension restructuring right now. TRS Chair Tom Brown explains.

Join the UFT at the annual AIDS Walk New York this Sunday, May 17! We’re raising funds and spreading awareness for those living with HIV/AIDS. If every UFT member contributes just $1, we could collectively make a huge impact. Come walk with Team UFT or donate in support! https://bit.ly/3OG5Mtc

“George Gresham fought for ordinary people to be treated with dignity and was never afraid to speak truth to power. He was a friend, a man of his word and a force in the union movement. He will be deeply missed." - Michael Mulgrew, President of @uft.org @1199seiu.org

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there, including those who educate NYC’s children while raising their own.🌼 Enjoy your day!

The SAVE student loan plan is ending, so you may need to make changes to your payment plans. Luckily as a UFT member, you don’t have to figure this out alone! There are debt relief specialists ready to help you make a plan at these webinars. Attend one before summer break: https://bit.ly/4dwyuGd

Having 3 different principals over 9 months would be chaotic anywhere, but one Brooklyn high school got through it with a huge assist from its Chapter Leader, science teacher Stephanie Isidore. Read about how she led in this Chapter Leader Shoutout 👏 #TeacherAppreciationWeek https://bit.ly/4wi5mKl

We've loved sharing these shoutouts and tributes from UFT members about UFT members. But of course, we know: one week isn't enough. Every day we work together to push for the things NYC educators really need to feel appreciated: rights in the workplace, safe working conditions and strong benefits!

#NEWS: @uft.org supports Adriano Espaillat for Congress in NY-13! 💪 #UFTVotes #NYCLaborVotes

#NEWS: @uft.org supports @alexbores.nyc for Congress in NY-12! 💪

🚨TIER 6 UPDATE 🚨 @governor.ny.gov didn’t mention Tier 6 in her main press conference this morning. So, what does this mean?

Here’s to the educators leading with compassion, heart and joy, going above and beyond, doing it all. Your colleagues, your students and their families truly appreciate you 🫶 #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Join the UFT Asian American Heritage Committee for the annual AANHPI Banquet! Enjoy a raffle to support local and national AANHPI organizations. Get your tickets now to celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse on Friday, May 22, at House of Joy in Chinatown. https://bit.ly/3QTTFtc

National Nurses Week is May 6-12 and we are so excited to celebrate the amazing Federation of Nurses/UFT chapter. FN/UFT has been representing nurses since 1970. We're proud to be in solidarity with unionized nurses across NYC. Thank you for everything you do!

Happy National School Nurse Day to all our members ❤️ 🩺 To our amazing UFT school nurses, thank you for everything you do each day to keep NYC’s public school students healthy and ready to learn!

On day 2️⃣ of Teacher Appreciation Week we're sharing what three UFT members said about their fellow educators 🙌

It's one of our very favorite weeks of the year. HAPPY Teacher Appreciation Week to every UFT member!!! The work you do is noted and appreciated — and we know you don't hear that enough ❤️. All week we'll be sharing tributes submitted by UFT members celebrating our fellow educators/rock stars.

Join the UFT at the annual AIDS Walk New York on Sunday, May 17! We’re raising funds and spreading awareness for those living with HIV/AIDS. If every UFT member contributes just $1, we could collectively make a huge impact. Come walk with Team UFT or donate in support! https://bit.ly/3OG5Mtc

Today is International Workers’ Day! Also called May Day, it honors the 1886 Haymarket massacre in Chicago, a pivotal moment in labor history. On International Workers' Day, the UFT joins with union siblings nationwide to raise our voices against attacks on workers' rights. We’re stronger together 💪

After missing the April 1 deadline, state legislators have passed seven temporary budget extended bills as negotiations continue. The delay has impacted our priorities like fixing Tier 6, getting a RESPECT check for paraprofessionals, and class size funding.

At Thomas A. Edison High School in New York City, @uft.org and @nysut.bsky.social are helping students connect learning to real-world careers through hands-on experiences and strong apprenticeship pathways. #PublicSchoolProud
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Once again, there have been major problems with state testing technology that has disrupted students and our members. NYSED must take action to fix these electronic testing issues once and for all. We will update you on any solutions they provide as soon as the information is available.

For nearly 30 years, including 12 as a TRS board member, Tom Brown’s efforts have helped all UFT members achieve a secure retirement. That’s why the UFT Delegate Assembly endorsed Tom for reelection with 83% of the vote. Read why the UFT supports Tom for these TRS elections: https://bit.ly/3OPrD1h

Election Day is TOMORROW! Get out the vote for Carl Wilson in District 3!

Meet one of your fellow UFT members, Matthew Colacurto! As a teacher at a Pathways to Graduation program in Manhattan, Colacurto helps prepare noncompulsory students for the HS equivalency exam. Learn more about these schools and educators like Matthew in this What I Do story: https://bit.ly/4n8jpOF

We will not be silent. Join the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, the New York Immigration Coalition and union and community members from across the city as we come together to commemorate International Workers’ Day.

April is #AutismAcceptanceMonth! This month and always, promoting inclusion, awareness and acceptance makes our school communities thrive.

NY lawmakers, it’s time to #FixTier6! Here’s why: ✏️Recruit & retain public workers ✏️Provide dignified retirements for public servants ✏️Fairness across pension tiers & fiscal responsibility Let’s👏get👏this👏done👏 www.uft.org/get-involved...

Happy #EarthDay! 🌍The 2026 theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," emphasizes the impact of daily actions of communities, educators, workers and families protecting where they live and work. Visit earthday.org to learn more.

We now have a calendar for next school year! The calendar features the legal minimum of 180 combined instructional and PD days. This year Election Day will be remote instruction. We’ll also have an 11-day spring break like this year. See the full calendar here: www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar/202...

@rweingarten.bsky.social is with @uft.org members for a pension expo talking about how we’re fighting for retirement benefits—including to #FixTier6. “This is not a give-me. This is a benefit you’ve earned every single day.”

The NYS Foundation Aid Formula delivers support to schools that need it most. However, last year's changes meant that NYC schools took $314M in cuts. That’s $314M our kids can’t afford. That’s why @uft.org demands lawmakers fix the Foundation Aid Formula.

This weekend, the UFT joined the AFT and other unions at a rally to launch Union Now, an organizing fund to support workers building unions across the country. UFT members TreVaughn Taylor and Fran Gachet spoke on the paraprofessional RESPECT check and fixing Tier 6. Learn more at unionnow.org.

It was great to introduce Fran Gachet and TreVaughn Taylor, two dedicated UFT, at today's @unionnow.org event. Union Now is about fighting for people to have unions. It's about growing union density, fighting for the rights of working families.

"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 Read: https://bit.ly/4c0woxR

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.

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.

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: https://gothamist.com/news/teachers-union-flexes-on-new-york-state-budget-pension-boosts-or-bust

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