Arthur Goldstein
@teacherarthurg.bsky.social
UFT ESL Teacher for 38 years, now Vice-Chair UFT Retired Teacher Chapter. Friend of newcomers and class size reform. Dog lover. Read me at https://arthurgoldstein.substack.com/
Unlike UFT Unity, I think we should see and read contracts BEFORE we agree to them. Who knows what new surprises are in store for us?
Harsh Medicine from Unity...
...as retirees in huge numbers are denied medications
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November 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Unlike UFT Unity, I think we should see and read contracts BEFORE we agree to them. Who knows what new surprises are in store for us?
UFT Unity has a lot of happy talk, but when push comes to shove we always get pushed and shoved.
Unity Said No Major Changes for Medicare Recipients
SURPRISE--they lied again.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
UFT Unity has a lot of happy talk, but when push comes to shove we always get pushed and shoved.
I like Jon Stewart, but I like Desi Lydic more.
Desi Lydic Foxsplains Zohran Mamdani, NYC's Radical New Mayor | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
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November 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I like Jon Stewart, but I like Desi Lydic more.
It's remarkable how UFT Unity somehow manages, in the face of adversity, to make themselves look even worse.
Unity Digs a Deeper Hole
And manages to make themselves look even worse.
arthurgoldstein.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's remarkable how UFT Unity somehow manages, in the face of adversity, to make themselves look even worse.
Good news from an unexpected source.
November 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Good news from an unexpected source.
In Trumpworld, insurrection is fine, but throwing a sandwich at an officer will land you in court.
‘It smelled of onions and mustard,’ Border Patrol officer hit by sandwich in DC testifies | CNN Politics
The sandwich-throwing incident became a moment of resistance in the city, with spray painted posters popping up around the capital in the wake of the alleged assault.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
In Trumpworld, insurrection is fine, but throwing a sandwich at an officer will land you in court.
For my many cat-loving friends--no paywall for you today.
Shop Cats Run the City
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November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
For my many cat-loving friends--no paywall for you today.
Another UFT Unity blunder means the new health plan may never see the light of day.
City Health Plan Faces a Legal Challenge
The dog, yet again, ate Unity's homework.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Another UFT Unity blunder means the new health plan may never see the light of day.
Who's behind Andrew Cuomo and trying to buy yet another election? Surprise, surprise, NYC. If you're a teacher, you remember exactly how he treated us. Expect the same from Cuomo. No paywall for you today.
Bloomberg Gives $1.5 Million to Pro-Cuomo Super PAC
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October 30, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Who's behind Andrew Cuomo and trying to buy yet another election? Surprise, surprise, NYC. If you're a teacher, you remember exactly how he treated us. Expect the same from Cuomo. No paywall for you today.
Did you miss last night's ABC-UFT meeting? I took notes and have commentary.
ABC Mass Meeting
Activism is stressed (and the time for it is now).
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October 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Did you miss last night's ABC-UFT meeting? I took notes and have commentary.
Here's why it's good to be king. No paywall for you today.
Unlike Trump, Most Who Seek Money for Official Misconduct Face Long Odds
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October 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Here's why it's good to be king. No paywall for you today.
Was beginning to think it got lost in the mail. You get yours yet?
October 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Was beginning to think it got lost in the mail. You get yours yet?
A few short takes on what's happening in the UF of T.
Odds and Ends
Executive Board, Ashley Returns, Pissgate Redux, Robert's Rules, and the COLA is STILL Crapola
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October 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
A few short takes on what's happening in the UF of T.
So much for Trump ending a war.
Israel Strikes Gaza and Temporarily Halts Aid, Saying Hamas Broke Truce
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October 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
So much for Trump ending a war.
Donny’s not gonna love this.
October 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Donny’s not gonna love this.
Once again, I attend the UFT RTC meeting so you don't have to.
UFT Retired Teacher Chapter Meeting
October 16, 2025
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October 16, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Once again, I attend the UFT RTC meeting so you don't have to.
Tonight, Michael Mulgrew once again saw fit to lecture members on democracy. I'd argue he fails to practice what he preaches. And I do, repeatedly, in the piece below.
NIMBU
Not in my bloody union--UFT Delegate Assembly October 15, 2025
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October 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Tonight, Michael Mulgrew once again saw fit to lecture members on democracy. I'd argue he fails to practice what he preaches. And I do, repeatedly, in the piece below.
There are very few obstacles to our retaining the UFT RTC chapter. I could name them, but I won't. They need to be overcome or we're handing the chapter back to Unity with a ribbon on it.
On Cutting Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face
There's a lot of that about.
arthurgoldstein.substack.com
October 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
There are very few obstacles to our retaining the UFT RTC chapter. I could name them, but I won't. They need to be overcome or we're handing the chapter back to Unity with a ribbon on it.
Of course he did that.
Letitia James, the New York attorney general who defeated Trump in court, indicted by Justice Department | CNN Politics
New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted Thursday in Alexandria, Virginia, as President Donald Trump’s Justice Department continues to pursue charges against his political opponents, two s...
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October 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Of course he did that.
What better way is there to win a UFT election than to make sure it simply doesn't happen?
Let's Kill the Election, Says Unity
We can't change dinosaurs midstream.
arthurgoldstein.substack.com
October 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
What better way is there to win a UFT election than to make sure it simply doesn't happen?
Here's why the UFT Executive Board is wasteful, and here's how it could be improved as well.
A Meeting that Could Have Been an Email
UFT Executive Board October 6, 2025
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October 7, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Here's why the UFT Executive Board is wasteful, and here's how it could be improved as well.
Today in stopped clocks, twice daily.
October 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Today in stopped clocks, twice daily.
So far, in the redacted NYC health contract, we've identified one very unpleasant surprise. Hold onto your hats, because there may well be more.
UFT Health Insurance Is Like a Box of Chocolates
You never know what you're gonna get.
arthurgoldstein.substack.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM
So far, in the redacted NYC health contract, we've identified one very unpleasant surprise. Hold onto your hats, because there may well be more.