NYC Educator: A Strong Union Embraces Diversity

NYC Educator: A Strong Union Embraces Diversity:

A Strong Union Embraces Diversity

by NYC Educator

UFT has just scored a victory against Mayor4Life, conclusively establishing that even those as rich as Bloomberg need to listen to voices other than those in their heads. CTU has just provided proof that a determined and cohesive union can negotiate a win-win. However, there's work ahead on both fronts. In NY, it's likely an embittered mayor will move toward more traditional school closings, because he needs what he wants, when he wants, how he wants. And Chicago, just like NY, still does not have a new contract.



A time like this is a time for us to stand firm, and stand together. Yet in Detroit, UFT will be represented only by