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UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · 17h

🗽NYC! Early voting opens this month! 🚨

Find your poll site and cast your vote for candidates who support educators, working families & union rights!

🗺️ vote.nyc/page/find-yo...

#GOTV #UFTvotes #NYCLaborVotes

UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · 1d

Attention! Early voting starts October 25! 🚨

Make a plan to vote. We have the power to elect leaders who stand with public schools and working people.

Check out the NYC General Election schedule: vote.nyc/elections

#GOTV #UFTvotes #NYCLaborVotes

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UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · 2d

Mercedes Narcisse is a nurse, special ed advocate and voice fighting for our NYC schools, students and teachers.

@uftnyc.bsky.social is proud to support her re-election to City Council 💪

#UFTvotes #GOTV #nyclaborvotes

UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · 3d

Mercedes Narcisse rallied in support of @uftnyc.bsky.social paras demanding they get the "respect check" they deserve. She stands up for educators, public schools and our communities EVERY time.

UFT is proud to support her re-election to City Council 💪

#UFTvotes #GOTV #nyclaborvotes

UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · 5d

Loved the energy in BK yesterday!

Our UFT team came out in NUMBERS to canvass for Zohran Mamdani. 🍎🗽

#UFTvotes

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UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · 6d

Election Day is coming fast!

And we’re out in Brooklyn today supporting Zohran Mamdani for Mayor 💪

When candidates prioritize public education + organized labor – we have their back.

#UFTvotes

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UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · 7d

The @uftnyc.bsky.social supports Zohran Mamdani for mayor because he champions:

🏫Public Schools🎒

👩‍🏫 Organized Labor✊

👩‍👦 Investments in Childcare ✅

So, join us in canvassing for Zohran Mamdani in Brooklyn this weekend!

Sign up: web.cvent.com/event/de47fe...

#UFTvotes #GOTV

UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · 10d

NYC needs a mayor who stands with public schools & the communities they serve.

Join us in canvassing for Zohran Mamdani in Brooklyn this weekend!

Sign up here! ➡️ web.cvent.com/event/de47fe...

#UFTvotes #GOTV

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UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · 21d

NYC’s public schools are built on inclusion – every student, every background, every need. Charter schools can’t claim the same.

Our families deserve schools that embrace all kids and help them thrive.

UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · Sep 9

Tier 6 is a slap in the face of NYC teachers and other city workers.

@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social is exactly right – it’s time to undo the damage of Tier 6 & get newer teachers the pension they deserve.

#FixTier6

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UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · Sep 8

We support leaders who fight for opportunity & fairness for working people.

That is the core of the labor movement.

The @uftnyc.bsky.social was proud to stand with our labor allies this weekend. Solidarity forever.

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UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · Sep 8

. @uftnyc.bsky.social = strong working people = stronger communities. ✊

Together, we’ll keep fighting for the educators and city workers who make NYC special. #LaborDay #UnionStrong
@aft.org @nysut.bsky.social

UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · Sep 4

The @uftnyc.bsky.social fought for NYC’s cellphone ban.📵

And today @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social joined us at I.S. 5 to celebrate.

Like UFT President Mulgrew said: "There will be bumps. But it will be worth it." More focus in class, fewer disruptions, happier kids.”

UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · Sep 4

@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social joined @uftnyc.bsky.social at I.S. 5 to celebrate the first day of school for NYC students - and the start of the new statewide school cell phone ban.

We are giving students back more time to learn - and that’s a win we’re proud to fight for.

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UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · Sep 1

Today, we celebrate Carribean culture, the city's amazing educators – and the leaders who fight for us.

As mayor, Zohran Mamdani will deliver for working New Yorkers.

Let's get him elected.

UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · Jul 21

[email protected] President @melindajperson.bsky.social tells it how it is.

Great policies for our students & schools start with great teachers.

The bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions are a direct result of the leadership of teachers, NYSUT + @uftnyc.bsky.social members & real leaders in NYS.

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UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · Jul 21

It’s critical that our students + teachers have the best possible classroom environment.

Today, our allies at @nysut.bsky.social joined @governor.ny.gov to support the bell-to-bell smartphone ban that takes effect statewide this September.

www.governor.ny.gov/news/distrac...

UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · Jul 16

[email protected] is exactly right.

An education free of distractions is more important than TikTok dances and IG reels.

Cellphones in our classrooms have got to go.

(@uftnyc.bsky.social has not taken a position on the incoming Labubu craze 😉)

UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · Jul 16

The @uftnyc.bsky.social backs @governor.ny.gov’s plan to ban cellphones in schools.

Distraction is derailing learning - and students need our full support to succeed.

Let’s bring focus back to the classroom.

www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/...

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UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · Jul 16

“With this new law, we hope to make schools a safer space, free of the distractions that get in the way of teaching, learning and the human connection.” – Michael Mulgrew, UFT President

@uftnyc.bsky.social

www.governor.ny.gov/news/distrac...

Distraction-Free Schools: Governor Hochul and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Highlight Smartphone Restrictions in Nation’s Largest School System Starting This Fall

Governor Hochul and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos highlighted plans for implementing smartphone restrictions across NYC Public Schools – the nation’s largest school system – whe...

www.governor.ny.gov

UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · Jul 16

How do we hire and keep great teachers? Start by restoring what Tier 6 took away.

Zohran Mamdani’s campaign is about putting money back in the pockets of working people!

UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · Jul 15

“We are going to protect every single child in this city.” – Zohran Mamdani

Fear of ICE has driven school attendance down. Zohran will fight to keep our students safe, support our unions, and take on the federal attacks hurting NY’s public schools.

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UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · Jul 15

The next mayor will be responsible for the largest school system in the nation. That leader must partner with educators, not sideline them.

Zohran Mamdani believes decisions should include teachers, parents & students. That’s how you build a system that works for everyone.

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UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · Jul 10

“I will be proud, just as I was as an Assembly Member, now as the next mayor of New York City, to work with [UFT] to fully fund our public schools.” - Zohran Mamdani

#UFTVotes #UFTEndorsed #NYCLaborVotes

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UFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · Jul 9

Organized labor created the middle class.

Empowering working people = supporting the unions who represent them.

The @uftnyc.bsky.social is committed to the great people who make up our union – and @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social is prepared to fight for us.

#UFTVotes #UFTEndorsed #NYCLaborVotes

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