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This is the official account for the United Federation of Teachers. We proudly represent NYC public school educators, nurses, childcare providers and other professionals.
All students have a right to education. That’s why hundreds of UFT members have taken part in immigrant rights workshops.
Join this town hall on Jan. 29 at UFT Headquarters to discuss how we as educators can support immigrant students at this time.
Registration is required: https://bit.ly/3LR8Jpf
Join this town hall on Jan. 29 at UFT Headquarters to discuss how we as educators can support immigrant students at this time.
Registration is required: https://bit.ly/3LR8Jpf
January 22, 2026 at 9:52 PM
All students have a right to education. That’s why hundreds of UFT members have taken part in immigrant rights workshops.
Join this town hall on Jan. 29 at UFT Headquarters to discuss how we as educators can support immigrant students at this time.
Registration is required: https://bit.ly/3LR8Jpf
Join this town hall on Jan. 29 at UFT Headquarters to discuss how we as educators can support immigrant students at this time.
Registration is required: https://bit.ly/3LR8Jpf
Union members in Minneapolis–St. Paul issued a call to show solidarity on Jan. 23 after a brutal ICE operation led to the killing of Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis substitute teacher, and the targeting of immigrant communities. Ways you can participate in this Day of Action: https://bit.ly/4r0H2ZX
January 20, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Union members in Minneapolis–St. Paul issued a call to show solidarity on Jan. 23 after a brutal ICE operation led to the killing of Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis substitute teacher, and the targeting of immigrant communities. Ways you can participate in this Day of Action: https://bit.ly/4r0H2ZX
Wrapping up our borough recaps from the Fix Tier Six day of action on 1/6 with a shoutout to Manhattan. Great work to everyone who showed up and made it visible!
On the 6th of every month, UFT members are coming together in coordinated actions building up to the Tier 6 rally in Albany on March 8.
On the 6th of every month, UFT members are coming together in coordinated actions building up to the Tier 6 rally in Albany on March 8.
January 17, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Wrapping up our borough recaps from the Fix Tier Six day of action on 1/6 with a shoutout to Manhattan. Great work to everyone who showed up and made it visible!
On the 6th of every month, UFT members are coming together in coordinated actions building up to the Tier 6 rally in Albany on March 8.
On the 6th of every month, UFT members are coming together in coordinated actions building up to the Tier 6 rally in Albany on March 8.
This Financial Wellness Month, make sure you are getting paid what you deserve. Use our tool to determine if your paycheck accurately reflects your salary. 💵 Login to the UFT Member Hub is required. https://salary-checkup.uft.org/
January 16, 2026 at 6:07 PM
This Financial Wellness Month, make sure you are getting paid what you deserve. Use our tool to determine if your paycheck accurately reflects your salary. 💵 Login to the UFT Member Hub is required. https://salary-checkup.uft.org/
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Your read of the day. So much out there about how ICE is marauding its way through Minneapolis but very little about grass roots resistance. Here I speak to a teacher on the front lines and he breaks down the *numbers* of people involved in resisting ICE. Chills.
www.thenation.com/article/acti...
www.thenation.com/article/acti...
A Minneapolis Teacher Wants the Whole Country in the Streets Confronting ICE
Dan Troccoli, a public middle-school teacher, says everyone should start “emulating” Minneapolis’s resistance to the Trump regime.
www.thenation.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Your read of the day. So much out there about how ICE is marauding its way through Minneapolis but very little about grass roots resistance. Here I speak to a teacher on the front lines and he breaks down the *numbers* of people involved in resisting ICE. Chills.
www.thenation.com/article/acti...
www.thenation.com/article/acti...
Thank you to City Council Member @shaunabreu.bsky.social for your time meeting with these paraprofessionals and hearing their stories. Each day, the UFT is gathering more pledges of support for the RESPECT check from Council Members - keep the pressure on!
January 16, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Thank you to City Council Member @shaunabreu.bsky.social for your time meeting with these paraprofessionals and hearing their stories. Each day, the UFT is gathering more pledges of support for the RESPECT check from Council Members - keep the pressure on!
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These 3 labor & delivery nurses bring life into the world every day.
Mount Sinai fired them hours before the current nurses strike. No investigation, no due process, just retaliation.
This is how hospital execs treat the people who deliver your children.
Mount Sinai fired them hours before the current nurses strike. No investigation, no due process, just retaliation.
This is how hospital execs treat the people who deliver your children.
January 15, 2026 at 3:24 PM
These 3 labor & delivery nurses bring life into the world every day.
Mount Sinai fired them hours before the current nurses strike. No investigation, no due process, just retaliation.
This is how hospital execs treat the people who deliver your children.
Mount Sinai fired them hours before the current nurses strike. No investigation, no due process, just retaliation.
This is how hospital execs treat the people who deliver your children.
Brooklyn educators are fired up to Fix Tier Six! From Gravesend, Cypress Hills, Brownsville and all the neighborhoods in between, UFT members made our pledge visible on last week's day of action. Next up in our "6" days campaign is 2/6: make it human. This fight is personal for our members' futures!
January 15, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Brooklyn educators are fired up to Fix Tier Six! From Gravesend, Cypress Hills, Brownsville and all the neighborhoods in between, UFT members made our pledge visible on last week's day of action. Next up in our "6" days campaign is 2/6: make it human. This fight is personal for our members' futures!
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@uft.org is proud to endorse @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social, @ebottcher.bsky.social, and @dianaforqueens.com in the upcoming Special Election for NYS legislature.
January 15, 2026 at 8:28 PM
@uft.org is proud to endorse @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social, @ebottcher.bsky.social, and @dianaforqueens.com in the upcoming Special Election for NYS legislature.
In 2023, educators at Growing Up Green schools in Queens unionized through the UFT. In December, management decertified its union by email, without holding an official vote through the NLRB. We’ve reported the school’s actions and we’re with these educators all the way! https://bit.ly/3ZetXjP
Queens Charter School Terminates Its Teachers Union Via Email
The United Teachers Federation is pursuing legal action after a charter school system decertified its union in December without holding an official vote through the National Labor Relations Board.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:59 PM
In 2023, educators at Growing Up Green schools in Queens unionized through the UFT. In December, management decertified its union by email, without holding an official vote through the NLRB. We’ve reported the school’s actions and we’re with these educators all the way! https://bit.ly/3ZetXjP
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📢 Free speech is free speech. Educators across Texas have been retaliated against for constitutionally protected speech that had no bearing on job performance and no impact on their classrooms.
Read more about our lawsuit against TEA in the New York Times article below 👇
Read more about our lawsuit against TEA in the New York Times article below 👇
Texas Is Sued Over Investigations Into Teachers’ Speech After Charlie Kirk’s Death
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:17 PM
📢 Free speech is free speech. Educators across Texas have been retaliated against for constitutionally protected speech that had no bearing on job performance and no impact on their classrooms.
Read more about our lawsuit against TEA in the New York Times article below 👇
Read more about our lawsuit against TEA in the New York Times article below 👇
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Instead of focusing on strengthening public schools, Texas officials launched a "state-sponsored attack" on teachers, investigating hundreds of educators for their private reactions to the death of Charlie Kirk.
Teachers have rights.
We’re here to protect them.
We have their back.
@texasaft.org
Teachers have rights.
We’re here to protect them.
We have their back.
@texasaft.org
January 14, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Instead of focusing on strengthening public schools, Texas officials launched a "state-sponsored attack" on teachers, investigating hundreds of educators for their private reactions to the death of Charlie Kirk.
Teachers have rights.
We’re here to protect them.
We have their back.
@texasaft.org
Teachers have rights.
We’re here to protect them.
We have their back.
@texasaft.org
Last week, UFT members all over Queens made our fight to #FixTier6 visible in their schools. 👏
We're building momentum to the Tier Six rally in Albany on March 8 and ending a united message that can't be ignored.
Next up: #MakeItHuman on Friday, 2/6. See you there.
We're building momentum to the Tier Six rally in Albany on March 8 and ending a united message that can't be ignored.
Next up: #MakeItHuman on Friday, 2/6. See you there.
January 14, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Last week, UFT members all over Queens made our fight to #FixTier6 visible in their schools. 👏
We're building momentum to the Tier Six rally in Albany on March 8 and ending a united message that can't be ignored.
Next up: #MakeItHuman on Friday, 2/6. See you there.
We're building momentum to the Tier Six rally in Albany on March 8 and ending a united message that can't be ignored.
Next up: #MakeItHuman on Friday, 2/6. See you there.
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A City Council staff member, who works every day to improve our city, has been detained by ICE without justification.
We are working to gather more information, we will do all we can to support the staffer in custody, and we are outraged as ICE continues its assault on decency.
We are working to gather more information, we will do all we can to support the staffer in custody, and we are outraged as ICE continues its assault on decency.
January 13, 2026 at 3:50 AM
A City Council staff member, who works every day to improve our city, has been detained by ICE without justification.
We are working to gather more information, we will do all we can to support the staffer in custody, and we are outraged as ICE continues its assault on decency.
We are working to gather more information, we will do all we can to support the staffer in custody, and we are outraged as ICE continues its assault on decency.
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Our strike begins today! Show your support for nurses fighting for safe staffing, healthcare benefits and a fair contract!
#NYCNurseStrike #SafeStaffingSavesLives #PatientsOverProfits
#NYCNurseStrike #SafeStaffingSavesLives #PatientsOverProfits
January 12, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Our strike begins today! Show your support for nurses fighting for safe staffing, healthcare benefits and a fair contract!
#NYCNurseStrike #SafeStaffingSavesLives #PatientsOverProfits
#NYCNurseStrike #SafeStaffingSavesLives #PatientsOverProfits
To receive reimbursement through Teacher's Choice, educators must save and submit receipts as proof of purchase and a DOE accountability form. This year, the deadline to submit receipts is Friday, Jan. 16. More info and link to form: https://www.uft.org/your-union/uft-programs/teachers-choice
January 13, 2026 at 7:53 PM
To receive reimbursement through Teacher's Choice, educators must save and submit receipts as proof of purchase and a DOE accountability form. This year, the deadline to submit receipts is Friday, Jan. 16. More info and link to form: https://www.uft.org/your-union/uft-programs/teachers-choice
Sign up now to prepare for our next #FixTier6 day of action. Join us Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 4:30 p.m. for a prep call.
Register for the February Day of Action Prep Meeting here: https://bit.ly/49QOu47
It will be quick and informative, plus you’ll know exactly how to prep for 2/6 when it’s done.
Register for the February Day of Action Prep Meeting here: https://bit.ly/49QOu47
It will be quick and informative, plus you’ll know exactly how to prep for 2/6 when it’s done.
January 12, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Sign up now to prepare for our next #FixTier6 day of action. Join us Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 4:30 p.m. for a prep call.
Register for the February Day of Action Prep Meeting here: https://bit.ly/49QOu47
It will be quick and informative, plus you’ll know exactly how to prep for 2/6 when it’s done.
Register for the February Day of Action Prep Meeting here: https://bit.ly/49QOu47
It will be quick and informative, plus you’ll know exactly how to prep for 2/6 when it’s done.
In June, the city launched its Financial Literacy for Youth initiative, aimed at teaching young people the money management skills they will need to thrive. In this Linking to Learning article, you'll find tips and resources for teaching about financial literacy.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4q7nrau
Read more: https://bit.ly/4q7nrau
January 12, 2026 at 6:13 PM
In June, the city launched its Financial Literacy for Youth initiative, aimed at teaching young people the money management skills they will need to thrive. In this Linking to Learning article, you'll find tips and resources for teaching about financial literacy.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4q7nrau
Read more: https://bit.ly/4q7nrau
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ICE used pepper spray on students at a school in Minneapolis last week. We need ICE out of schools. Send a letter to Congress right now. actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell Congress: Keep ICE Out of Schools
This week, we witnessed unconscionable acts of violence by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minnesota—including the murder of Renee Nicole Good, the handcuffing of school staff, th...
actionnetwork.org
January 12, 2026 at 1:37 AM
ICE used pepper spray on students at a school in Minneapolis last week. We need ICE out of schools. Send a letter to Congress right now. actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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Mount Sinai nurses spoke to DocumentedNY to share their experience facing workplace violence and retaliation after speaking out for workplace safety.
Nurses don't want to strike, but we're ready to do whatever it takes to win a fair contract.
documentedny.com/2026/01/08/w...
Nurses don't want to strike, but we're ready to do whatever it takes to win a fair contract.
documentedny.com/2026/01/08/w...
Workplace Violence is Pushing New York Nurses to the Brink of Striking - Documented
More than 16,000 nurses at five NYC hospitals could walk off the job next week as management continues to push cuts to employee care and staffing.
documentedny.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Mount Sinai nurses spoke to DocumentedNY to share their experience facing workplace violence and retaliation after speaking out for workplace safety.
Nurses don't want to strike, but we're ready to do whatever it takes to win a fair contract.
documentedny.com/2026/01/08/w...
Nurses don't want to strike, but we're ready to do whatever it takes to win a fair contract.
documentedny.com/2026/01/08/w...
All students, regardless of their background, have a right to education. That’s why hundreds of UFT members from schools across the city have taken part in immigrant rights workshops. Join the next workshop on Jan. 23 at the Staten Island borough office. https://bit.ly/4qfink4 #ImmigrantRights
January 12, 2026 at 5:36 PM
All students, regardless of their background, have a right to education. That’s why hundreds of UFT members from schools across the city have taken part in immigrant rights workshops. Join the next workshop on Jan. 23 at the Staten Island borough office. https://bit.ly/4qfink4 #ImmigrantRights
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United Federation of Nurses/ @uft.org stands with @nynurses.bsky.social on demanding safe staffing and fair compensation 💪
#safestaffingsaveslives
#safestaffingsaveslives
Our strike begins today! Show your support for nurses fighting for safe staffing, healthcare benefits and a fair contract!
#NYCNurseStrike #SafeStaffingSavesLives #PatientsOverProfits
#NYCNurseStrike #SafeStaffingSavesLives #PatientsOverProfits
January 12, 2026 at 12:43 PM
United Federation of Nurses/ @uft.org stands with @nynurses.bsky.social on demanding safe staffing and fair compensation 💪
#safestaffingsaveslives
#safestaffingsaveslives
Meet Veronica Herrera, college and career counselor. Her role supports students making their postsecondary plans at Hillcrest HS in Jamaica.
Learn more here in this What I Do feature: https://www.uft.org/news/member-spotlight/what-i-do/veronica-herrera-college-and-career-counselor
Learn more here in this What I Do feature: https://www.uft.org/news/member-spotlight/what-i-do/veronica-herrera-college-and-career-counselor
January 10, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Meet Veronica Herrera, college and career counselor. Her role supports students making their postsecondary plans at Hillcrest HS in Jamaica.
Learn more here in this What I Do feature: https://www.uft.org/news/member-spotlight/what-i-do/veronica-herrera-college-and-career-counselor
Learn more here in this What I Do feature: https://www.uft.org/news/member-spotlight/what-i-do/veronica-herrera-college-and-career-counselor
New York State added an addendum requirement for the mandated “Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect” workshop during the 2024-25 school year. The UFT Teacher Center is offering virtual addendum workshops on Jan. 12 and Feb. 9. Register: https://bit.ly/43utigX
Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect Workshop
This required training provides New York mandated reporters the tools to recognize and report instances of suspected child abuse or maltreatment. Recent amendments updated the curriculum to include tr...
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January 9, 2026 at 7:21 PM
New York State added an addendum requirement for the mandated “Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect” workshop during the 2024-25 school year. The UFT Teacher Center is offering virtual addendum workshops on Jan. 12 and Feb. 9. Register: https://bit.ly/43utigX