UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 25/11/2025open.substack.com/pub/uftunity...open.substack.comTo the Brink: How a year of resistance, organizing, and political pressure has brought the Para Respect Check Bill One Person Away from LawNothing about the Para Respect Bill has come easily. 021
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 17/11/2025open.substack.com/pub/uftunity...open.substack.comThe Push to Pause Class Size Didn’t Come Out of Nowhere — It is the Latest Move in a Long Anti-Union PlaybookThe organizations urging a "pause" seek to preserve a status quo where private interests influence public policy, unions are weakened, and public schools rely on corporate-funded intermediaries. 021
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusRandi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 20/08/2025Trump is trying to erase the horrors of slavery from the Smithsonian. It makes me think about how we teach history, when teaching honest history is under assault. Let me tell you about Ryan. He's a social studies teacher in New Hampshire. I write about him in www.WhyFascistsFearTeachers.com 517579
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusRandi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 03/07/2025@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social just broke the record for the longest floor speech!!! Making history on ensuring the American people understand why this Republican mega bill is a huge ugly betrayal to the American people. Thank you @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social 1319279
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusRandi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Planned Parenthood provides life-saving cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, contraceptives, and reproductive care for millions of Americans. SCOTUS already overturned Roe and continues to allow the Trump administration to attack our healthcare. apnews.com/article/supr...apnews.comStates can block Medicaid money for health care at Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court saysThe Supreme Court says states can block the country’s biggest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, from receiving Medicaid money for health services such as contraception and cancer screenings. 1915272
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusRandi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Unions are how we accomplish together what is impossible alone. They help us make sure every worker has safe working conditions, fair compensation, and a voice on the job. I’m glad federal judges blocked Trump’s attempts to strip rights from millions of federal workers. www.cnn.com/2025/06/24/p...cnn.comFederal judge halts Trump’s order to end collective bargaining rights for many federal workers | CNN PoliticsA federal judge on Tuesday indefinitely blocked President Donald Trump’s effort to terminate the collective bargaining rights for more than a million federal employees. 19327
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusAFT @aft.org · 22/06/2025We need a mass movement committed to nonviolence, dignity and the defense of our democratic values. Read @rweingarten.bsky.social’s latest NY Times column: www.aft.org/column/takin...aft.orgTaking action against authoritarianismProtesters showed what democracy looks like—peaceful, passionate and people-powered.Last Saturday, in small towns, suburbs and cities across America, more than 5 million people turned out against grow... 39833
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusRandi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Erasing history. What a pathetic move by Hegseth. apnews.com/article/harv...apnews.comHegseth orders the name of gay rights activist Harvey Milk scrubbed from Navy shipU.S. officials say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk in a highly rare move. 2013833
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusRandi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 17/05/2025There is a war on knowledge—and teachers are on the frontlines. I wrote Why Fascists Fear Teachers to answer the question many educators & parents are asking right now: Why the relentless attacks on public schools and on educators? It’s my first book!! You can pre-order it here: www.aft.org/bookaft.orgWhy Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of DemocracyComing out on September 16, 2025 — AFT President Randi Weingarten has written a book. It’s called WHY FASCISTS FEAR TEACHERS: Public Education and the Future of Democracy. In this moment in history ... 32666305
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusDeenaturalaunt @deevb.bsky.social · 09/05/2025@uftunity.bsky.social I have always voted for Unity and will continue. (40+years as a dues-paying Union Member. Now, retired and still voting Unity!) Both my parents are retired UFT. They both vote Unity as well! 💙💙💙💙💙💙 1132
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusAFT @aft.org · 02/05/2025Great points from @rweingarten.bsky.social at the @nysut.bsky.social Representative Assembly today. We must build community and trust to protect education, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and more. 04223
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 28/04/2025How I came to be a Unity member www.unitycaucus.org/p/how-i-came...unitycaucus.orgHow I came to be a Unity memberSally-Ann tells her union story and how the members of Unity caucus empowered her to empower others. 020
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 25/04/2025One More Fact: UFT Members Win! www.unitycaucus.org/p/one-more-f...unitycaucus.orgOne More Fact: UFT Members Win!"Amy Arundell tried to sabotage the upcoming UFT election by filing a baseless lawsuit against the UFT, her own union. The goal of Amy Arundell’s lawsuit was to..." 021
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Why the UFT Opposition Is Missing in Action in the Fight to Defend Social Security and Medicare – And What It Could Mean For the Future of the UFT from @leoecasey.bsky.social www.unitycaucus.org/p/why-the-uf...unitycaucus.orgWhy the UFT Opposition Is Missing in Action in the Fight to Defend Social Security and Medicare – And What It Could Mean For the Future of the UFTOn Monday, I examined in some detail the scare campaign that the opposition ABC slate, following the lead of the entrepreneur Marianne Pizzitola, had waged around our UFT pensions, and its failure to ... 022
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 24/04/2025ABC’s Frivolous Lawsuit www.unitycaucus.org/p/abcs-frivo...unitycaucus.orgABC’s Frivolous LawsuitAmy Arundell's caucus issued a press release today filled with lies. 021
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusRandi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 31/03/2025✊ @aftunion.bsky.social is suing the Trump admin for the harm it is causing Americans-jeopardizing privacy, cutting essential education programs, stopping us from teaching history. Here are some updates. thehill.com/homenews/edu...thehill.com 212647
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 17/04/2025“More Money for Paraprofessionals” – It's A Matter of Justice - David Doorga www.unitycaucus.org/p/more-money...unitycaucus.org“More Money for Paraprofessionals” – It's A Matter of JusticeUFT members are on the move and building power for Paraprofessional Respect 011
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 13/04/2025Why I made the move from Solidarity Caucus to Unity "I realized the real change was starting to grow within Unity...they saw my potential and never asked me to be a yes dear type." www.unitycaucus.org/p/why-i-made...unitycaucus.orgWhy I made the move from Solidarity Caucus to Unity…I realized the real change was starting to grow within Unity...they saw my potential and never asked me to be a yes dear type. 011
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusUFT @uft.org · 03/04/2025Reminder: The UFT will have a contingent at the Hands Off rally in NYC on Saturday, April 5. Register here to join us as we push back: cvent.me/m2M0La 196
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusUFT @uft.org · 03/04/2025Have you seen our new television, digital, and streaming ad campaign calling on New York City Council members to pass legislation that provides paraprofessionals with an additional $10,000 annually? We need to fix this injustice. We need the legislation now. youtu.be/ObiGkKz0tPsyoutu.beCrisisYouTube video by United Federation of Teachers 062
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusUFT @uft.org · 03/04/2025Paraprofessional TreVaughn Taylor: “We don’t make enough, and we pour out entirely too much. Sometimes we have to take our work home. So, we’re pouring out. We’re giving everything just to get barely half back.” #pararespect2025 www.yahoo.com/news/giving-...yahoo.com‘We are giving everything’: Paraprofessionals rally for pay increaseNEW YORK (PIX 11) — New York City Department of Education paraprofessionals gathered outside City Hall Wednesday, joined by the United Federation of Teachers and elected officials, rallying for what t... 053
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 04/04/2025Our Union Needs Democratic Political Debate, But the UFT Opposition Gives Us Sectarian Self-Righteousness @leoecasey.bsky.social www.unitycaucus.org/p/our-union-...unitycaucus.orgOur Union Needs Democratic Political Debate, But the UFT Opposition Gives Us Sectarian Self-RighteousnessRecently, I wrote about my political history in the UFT on the Unity Substack. As a new teacher who had political differences with Al Shanker, I ran on the New Action slate in my first UFT election. B... 012
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusMelinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 03/04/2025One job should be enough. It’s time that paraprofessionals get the RESPECT they deserve! @uftnyc.bsky.social @uftunity.bsky.social 062
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Why I stand with Unity Caucus www.unitycaucus.org/p/why-i-stan...unitycaucus.orgWhy I stand with Unity CaucusFrom being elected Delegate my first year teaching, to being elected Chapter Leader six years later, my journey in activism has opened my eyes to the extraordinary efforts that Unity members put in 010
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Increasing Para Pay: Making A Slogan into A Reality By @leoecasey.bsky.social www.unitycaucus.org/p/increasing...unitycaucus.orgIncreasing Para Pay: Making A Slogan into A RealityNeither ABC or ARISE have offered any ideas on how to improve para pay, just platitudes...but can’t bring themselves to endorse the only plan that exists – because it has been put forward by Unity 001
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 24/03/2025open.substack.com/pub/uftunity...open.substack.comWhy I am Voting for Unity"If you believe in avoiding division within the UFT, Unity’s stance might resonate with you." - Emile Fici, Special Educator, former Paraprofessional and current Chapter Leader 021
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 22/03/2025Weingarten: If you think this is unprecedented. You’re not crazy. It is. It is. We have never faced the kind of assault on people that has happened in the last 60 plus days. 173148493778
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Pension Misinformation in the Blogosphere www.unitycaucus.org/p/pension-mi...unitycaucus.orgPension Misinformation in the Blogosphere"They want you to be afraid. They want you to be angry. That is their stock-in-trade." 000
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 18/03/2025open.substack.com/pub/billwood...open.substack.comThe Illusion of Action: How Social Media Outrage Replaces Real OrganizingWhy Yelling Online Feels Productive—But Isn't Changing Anything 000
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 09/03/2025"There’s still work to be done, but my wife and I are proud to stand behind President Mulgrew and the Unity Caucus. They’re not just dreaming of change—they’re making it happen." John Herron District 21 Middle School Social Studies Teacher open.substack.com/pub/uftunity...open.substack.comMy Inter-Tier Marriage"There’s still work to be done, but my wife and I are proud to stand behind President Mulgrew and the Unity Caucus. They’re not just dreaming of change—they’re making it happen." 100
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusRandi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 06/03/2025No one likes bureaucracy + everyone’s in favor of more efficiency. Let’s find ways to accomplish that. But don’t use a ‘war on woke’ to dismantle the Ed Dept & attack kids living in poverty & kids with disabilities, to pay for vouchers and tax cuts for billionaires. www.aft.org/press-releas...aft.orgAFT’s Weingarten on Trump’s Order to Dismantle the Education DepartmentWASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement responding to media reports revealing the draft of Donald Trump’s executive order attempting to eliminate the U.S. Department o... 21618221
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusRandi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Educators, students & parents just rallied at 2,000+ Protect Our Kids events nationwide. Any attempt by the Trump admin or Congress to gut programs for kids living in poverty or kids w/ disabilities would be a grave mistake which we'll fight tooth & nail. www.youtube.com/shorts/sEFjb...youtube.comMarch 4 Day of Action to Protect Our KidsYouTube video by AFT 119270
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Are you following our other social media accounts? linktr.ee/UFT_Unitylinktr.eeUnity Caucus | Instagram, Facebook | LinktreeFollow our social media accounts using links below 000
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusRandi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 26/02/2025House Republicans voted last night to cut Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. Billions cut in health care & food assistance so the wealthy can pay less. How does this help American strivers? How does this lower costs? Every Dem voted against these cuts. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...politico.comHouse approves ‘big, beautiful bill’ budget after wild whip effortGOP leaders canceled then rescheduled a Tuesday evening vote as they tried to flip holdouts. 914669
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusUFT @uft.org · 07/02/2025Our schools are governed by the same protocols as before. ICE agents cannot enter our schools without a judicial warrant signed by a judge. Chancellor Aviles-Ramos told us that the DOE is sending a message to families letting them know that schools remain safe zones. 56730
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Why I Left the UFT Opposition to Join Unity – And Why It Still Matters Today by Leo Casey @leoecasey.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/uftunity...open.substack.comWhy I Left the UFT Opposition to Join Unity – And Why It Still Matters TodayIf UFTers recognize my name, it is as a longtime activist and leader in the union: fourteen years as a rank-and-file teacher, including a decade as the Clara Barton HS chapter leader; a dozen years as... 030
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 31/01/2025Breaking the Pattern: A $10K Pay Boost for Paraprofessionals is Just the Beginning open.substack.com/pub/billwood...open.substack.comBreaking the Pattern: A $10K Pay Boost for Paraprofessionals is Just the BeginningThis historic fight to close the pay gap challenges outdated bargaining limits—and paves the way for bigger wins for all UFT members. Sign the petition and be part of the change! 020
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusUFT @uft.org · 30/01/2025The UFT is at City Hall with City Council members to announce new proposed legislation that would pay our paraprofessional members around $10,000 more in compensation per year. It’s time to fix the paraprofessional pay gap. 285
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 30/01/2025🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨 Michael Mulgrew and the UNITY Caucus are fighting for higher para pay right now! open.substack.com/pub/uftunity...open.substack.com🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨 Paraprofessionals Need Higher Pay Now!Michael Mulgrew and the UNITY Caucus are fighting for higher para pay now! happen right now! UFT 100
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 29/01/2025UFT Exec Board Meeting Notes 1/27/25 open.substack.com/pub/uftunity...open.substack.comUFT Exec Board Meeting Notes 1/27/25NYSUT RA Resolutions Approved, Class Size Reduction Law Implementation, District and Committee Reports, NYHA... 000
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 19/01/2025open.substack.com/pub/uftunity... The publishing corporations shareholder profits skyrocket while the child’s cognitive learning windows slowly but inexorably shut - Its well past time city educrats Let Teachers Teach!open.substack.com“Let Teachers Teach” – Our District 75 MantraThe publishing corporations shareholder profits skyrocket while the child’s cognitive learning windows slowly but inexorably shut - Its well past time city educrats Let Teachers Teach! 011
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 16/01/2025Why I'm UNITY - By Nina Tribble open.substack.com/pub/ninatrib...open.substack.comInbox | Substack 020
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 09/01/2025open.substack.com/pub/uftunity...open.substack.comUFT Exec Board Meeting Notes 1/6/25Continued curriculum concerns, class size law implementation progress, impact of special education committees, library book contracts... 000
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 07/01/2025open.substack.com/pub/uftunity...open.substack.comWhy I'm proud of the UFT Welfare FundRead the latest from UFT Welfare Fund Executive Director Geof Sorkin 010
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 05/01/2025Read Leo Casey’s latest. open.substack.com/pub/uftunity...open.substack.comThe UFT Opposition: Watch What They Do, Not What They SayWatch what the UFT opposition does, and you will see that they don’t understand the responsibilities of union leadership, and they don’t know how to do the work of leading. 120
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 03/01/2025Unity Takes Action: Making NYC Reads Work for Educators and Students open.substack.com/pub/uftunity...open.substack.comLet Us Teach!Unity Takes Action: Making NYC Reads Work for Educators and Students 000
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusKim Kelly @kimkelly.bsky.social · 30/12/2024The new generation of young, diverse, fired-up worker-organizers around the country are embracing one of the oldest tactics in the pro-union handbook: salting. My latest for @teenvogue.bsky.social: www.teenvogue.com/story/what-i...teenvogue.comHow Undercover Organizers Are Energizing the Labor MovementLet’s talk about “salting.” 401788516
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusStarbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 25/12/2024These unfair labor practice strikes are an initial show of strength, and we’re just getting started. We’re going to keep fighting until Starbucks gives us a serious economic offer. Starbucks should know: This is just the beginning. 1541594
Reposted by UFT Unity CaucusStarbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 23/12/2024UPDATE: We have a correction on our St. Louis picket line address! The correct address is 8023 Dale Ave, Richmond Heights, MO 06517
UFT Unity Caucus @uftunity.bsky.social · 23/12/2024Happy December 23rd! When students, families and educators come together we win! uftunity.substack.com/p/happy-dece...uftunity.substack.comHappy December 23rd!When students, families and educators come together we win! 030
