On March 27th, NYSUT launched a statewide public campaign asking parents to join teachers in opposing the state’s use of new, hastily implemented standardized tests for high-stakes decisions affecting students and teachers. For months, our statewide union has been pressing the … Continue reading
Just prior to the spring recess, the UTN Board of Directors met with Superintendent McDermott to engage in a dialogue about issues of mutual concern. Among the many issues discussed at that meeting was the APPR. Your leadership team clearly and emphatically … Continue reading
by Randi Weingarten President, American Federation of Teachers The F-35 fighter jet is the costliest weapons system in U.S. history, yet it is virtually recession-proof and largely shielded even from the sequester. Production of the jets is spread across so many … Continue reading
Article 42—Leaves of Absence Each year, UTN Members are credited with fifteen (15) days to their individual sick banks. Unused days are cumulative from year to year during the term of employment. Family sick is to be reported as “sick”. Annually, up … Continue reading
Stop the obsession with standardized testing! Invest in student learning, not testing! Devote time and resources to getting evaluations and common core right! THE ISSUE: “Tell It Like It Is” is an important campaign launched by the union providing all … Continue reading