@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...

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. Like, comment, repost and tag @governor.ny.gov @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social Your own senator & assemblymember uft.org/statetags mygovnyc.org

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

Wednesday, March 25, 11:30 AM: Join the NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Workers United, SEIU, and the Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition for the 115th Anniversary Commemoration of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.

Swarm tonight, 6 p.m. #FixTier6 Read @nysut.bsky.social : www.nysut.org/news/2026/ma...

UFT Honors Mary Pat Keegan, a longtime early childhood teacher, chapter leader, and delegate at PS 123 in Bushwick, Brooklyn, and a consummate educator who made learning fun for her students over her 27-year teaching career. Read more about Mary's life and legacy: https://ufthonors.uft.org/keegan/

@speakermenin.bsky.social is right - our paraprofessionals have long worked for too little pay. $32K is far too low to get by in this City let alone afford to continue to serve it. @council.nyc.gov needs to pass the RESPECT Check Now! #RESPECTforParaprofessionals

We’re hearing that legislators in Albany are stalled on Tier 6 reform. We need you for 6 minutes at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to join a social media swarm. Each day, for three days, we are going to remind Albany — loud and clear — that fixing Tier 6 is not negotiable.

Eid Mubarak to all celebrating Eid al-Fitr! See resources for recognizing your students here: https://www.uft.org/eid-al-fitr

UFT Lobby Day 2026 was a success! Our presence and participation were vital in making our voices heard in Albany. If you haven't already, please keep the pressure on by sending our pre-written email to legislators asking them to support our priorities: https://bit.ly/4by4OX9

Here’s what’s going on with Tier Six 👉 Swipe to stay up to date with the latest on reforming our pensions. Let's keep pushing state lawmakers to fix Tier Six — we’ll get this done!

National Deaf History Month is celebrated from March 15 to April 15, honoring the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. The UFT wants to take this chance to honor our members and students who are part of this vibrant community.

We're almost at 100,000 Bluesky followers. Share this post to encourage anyone who cares about education, healthcare, or public services to follow us. @aftunion.bsky.social Once we hit 100k you will be rewarded with a dad joke.

It ain't luck, it's a union contract.

Pension consultants do SO much for our members! These experts help every member work toward a secure financial future. Last Friday, UFT pension consultants gathered to discuss strategy, challenges and next steps to keep our pensions growing 📈

I love seeing students pick up books that excite them. This is what #ReadingOpensTheWorld is all about - getting kids excited about reading and growing their confidence in their literacy skills. Thank you @uft.org for helping us give out books at PS 48! www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRV8...

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the UFT! Wishing you a day full of good luck.🍀

@uft.org members showed up and showed out in Albany for Lobby Day 2026! A BIG thank you to all our members who traveled to Albany and voiced our union’s priorities to state lawmakers. Your dedication is at the heart of everything we do. This is #UnionStrong!

Back in the State Capitol with the @uft.org Lobby Day!

D28 in Queens members had a productive meeting with Sen. Leroy Comrie and staff!

Members are off to their appointments!

UFT members are on the ground in Albany 👏 Seen here are educators from Districts 1 and 2 in Manhattan and Districts 18 and 22 in Brooklyn.

About 1,000 UFT members are arriving in Albany for Lobby Day 2026! Educators are in the State Capitol today making the case for our union priorities. Stay tuned for updates from our meetings with representatives 😎

The UFT was founded 66 years ago today on March 16, 1960. 🎉 Since then, generations of educators have joined together to fight for our rights as public workers. Take a walk down memory lane here: https://bit.ly/3NrHoKW

Register your students for a college and networking event hosted by UFT Team High School in collaboration with the UFT Office of Parent and Community Engagement. For each college fair, teachers may register students for a one-hour visit. More info/registration link: bit.ly/3MY2iBa

The UFT Honors Ellen Bloom, a longtime teacher of homebound students who loved to sing, dance and write music. Bloom, who was a special education teacher in Brooklyn, retired after a 31-year career with NYC public schools. Learn more and share your condolences here: https://ufthonors.uft.org/bloom/

Each year, UFT members travel to Albany and hold in-person meetings with state officials. We share our stories and put a human face to the issues: why we need to fix Tier Six, why funding should go to this or that program, and more.

"When we say 3,000 to 4,000 vacancies, we should always translate it as thousands of students without services. When we say $10,000, translate it as retention, stability, dignity." — Paraprofessional Chapter Chairperson Priscilla Castro on the RESPECT check at the Paraprofessionals Awards Luncheon

After the City Council hearing on Monday, our RESPECT check bill has moved to the next stop on the road to becoming law. Up next: an out of committee vote. We will post on social media when we know the date of that vote, so be sure to check for updates.

Join the UFT Pride Committee for a fun afternoon of arts and crafts 🎨 Paint on canvases while enjoying drinks and snacks on Thursday, March 19 in the Bronx. Tickets will benefit the UFT Pride Committee's 2026 Daniel Dromm Scholarship. Space is limited, so reserve your seat now: bit.ly/410eTHr

Time to check in on our push to Fix Tier Six! Here's our progress report as of today. Members, sign up for tonight's meeting with UFT President Michael Mulgrew. He'll be discussing how we showed up on Sunday and our strategy. Register here: http://www.uft.org/tier6update

#NEWS: At tonight’s Delegate Assembly, the @uft.org announced its endorsement of community organizer Carl Wilson in the upcoming Special Election for NYC Council District 03!💪 #UFTAction #NYCLaborVotes #UFTVotes #UFTEndorsed

TRS Chair Tom Brown has been instrumental in safeguarding our pensions and helping our educators plan their retirement. See what a few of them have to say 🥹

🚨 #NEWS: Today, the @nysenate.bsky.social & NYS Assembly announced their commitment to improving Tier 6 in their budget overviews. This is the DIRECT result of HARD WORK & dedication from @uft.org members + allies across NY. We will not stop until we #FixTier6! 💪

UPDATE on Tier 6: WE MADE OURSELVES HEARD! Thanks to our advocacy, especially the fact that we showed up strong in Albany over the weekend, the State Senate and Assembly committed to fixing Tier 6 in their response to the Governor's budget.

Join the UFT Jewish Heritage Committee for the annual Labor Seder! Celebrate the story of the Exodus through the themes of labor. Join us for a meal this Passover season - all are invited to attend on Thursday, March 26 at the UFT Brooklyn Office. Go here for more details: https://bit.ly/3OYa1Qx

@speakermenin.bsky.social knows that giving our paraprofessionals the dignity they deserve is non-negotiable. Proud to have her join us this past weekend at the Para luncheon and fight for the para RESPECT check. Thank you Speaker Menin for having our backs! #RESPECTforParaprofessionals

March is Social Workers Appreciation Month, a time to recognize the social workers who provide vital support in mental health, healthcare, and communities nationwide. Learn more about the UFT’s Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter: https://bit.ly/4734PRJ

“Every day, we are losing paraprofessionals. Why? Because of the wage. Not because they want to leave the profession, they have to leave the profession. Who can live on $33K? They cannot live in NYC so they’re leaving.” - Priscilla Castro, @uft.org Para Chapter Chair

“This legislation is about dignity [...] If we believe that every child deserves support in the classroom, then we must also believe that workers providing that support deserve wages that allow them to live with stability and RESPECT in the City that they serve” - @cndelarosa.bsky.social

Saw off @uft.org members yesterday as they headed to Albany to fight for fairer pensions and to finally Fix Tier 6. Thank you to our teachers for giving up their Sunday to advocate for such an important cause—proud to stand with you today and always.