This is the official account for the United Federation of Teachers. We proudly represent NYC public school educators, nurses, childcare providers and other professionals.https://bsky.app/profile/uft.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3mkrzqyzjq42wToday 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 💪01 May 2026 11:32 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrzqyzjq42whttps://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3mkqgku56qc2pAfter 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.30 Apr 2026 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqgku56qc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3mko2pioyaq2aOnce 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.29 Apr 2026 21:38 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mko2pioyaq2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3mkimxj5rvf2fFor 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 27 Apr 2026 17:49 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkimxj5rvf2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3mkijuh3ds22xElection Day is TOMORROW! Get out the vote for Carl Wilson in District 3! [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Apr 2026 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkijuh3ds22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3mkgecvbigg22Meet 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/4n8jpOF26 Apr 2026 20:09 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkgecvbigg22https://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3mkbbkoiw2t2fWe 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.24 Apr 2026 19:36 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkbbkoiw2t2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3mk6v2kq7wz2aApril is #AutismAcceptanceMonth! This month and always, promoting inclusion, awareness and acceptance makes our school communities thrive.23 Apr 2026 20:47 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6v2kq7wz2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3mk3h5dp7v62wHappy #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.22 Apr 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3h5dp7v62whttps://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3mjz64zdl2k2mWe 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: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar/2026-2027-school-year-calendar21 Apr 2026 14:13 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjz64zdl2k2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3mjfudgb5pb2aThis 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.13 Apr 2026 21:57 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfudgb5pb2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3mj5nhypcvz2x"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/4c0woxR10 Apr 2026 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5nhypcvz2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3miybkczpjh22Knee 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/3PN2DIe08 Apr 2026 12:17 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3miybkczpjh22https://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3miwzuq5kde2yHappy 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).08 Apr 2026 00:27 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwzuq5kde2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3miwg3s74l322The 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/4ti9gRg07 Apr 2026 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwg3s74l322https://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3mitzltai7q2xHappy 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.06 Apr 2026 19:44 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mitzltai7q2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3mitj2nxqbc2aIt’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.06 Apr 2026 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mitj2nxqbc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3miqmaeivqw2zHappy Easter to everyone celebrating! The UFT wishes you a blessed day. 05 Apr 2026 11:07 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3miqmaeivqw2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3miogtntuqk2zHappy 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.04 Apr 2026 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3miogtntuqk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3mijvrjaico2xJoin 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!02 Apr 2026 19:09 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijvrjaico2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3mihsd7zdoq2iChag Pesach Sameach and Happy Passover to all celebrating today and this week! Wishing you a blessed day. 01 Apr 2026 23:02 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihsd7zdoq2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3mihi66irrc2yHello, Spring Break! Enjoy your well-deserved time off! 🌺☀️01 Apr 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihi66irrc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3mih3cuh65o2jUFT 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 https://www.aft.org/news/showing-love-our-paraprofessionals01 Apr 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mih3cuh65o2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3mif4yra7qc22This 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 https://www.uft.org/news/feature-stories/transgender-policy-starts-respect-all31 Mar 2026 21:35 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mif4yra7qc22https://bsky.app/profile/uft.org/post/3mieumlb3bv22“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-bust31 Mar 2026 19:05 +0000at://did:plc:lji7ztkweb56un5qb4xy475a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mieumlb3bv22