UFT Action
@uftaction.bsky.social
Advocacy for the @UFT. 200,000 members fighting for candidates who put public education first.
Over the next decade, NY students will need 180K additional teachers to ensure they receive the high-quality education they deserve.
@uft.org is asking Albany to improve pay, education, and more to help the next generation of teachers get started.
Learn more: www.uft.org/get-involved...
@uft.org is asking Albany to improve pay, education, and more to help the next generation of teachers get started.
Learn more: www.uft.org/get-involved...
February 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Over the next decade, NY students will need 180K additional teachers to ensure they receive the high-quality education they deserve.
@uft.org is asking Albany to improve pay, education, and more to help the next generation of teachers get started.
Learn more: www.uft.org/get-involved...
@uft.org is asking Albany to improve pay, education, and more to help the next generation of teachers get started.
Learn more: www.uft.org/get-involved...
Fixing Tier 6 members is about dignity & fairness – providing educators with the security they’ve earned.
It also means fostering a stronger school system, bolstering teacher retention, and valuing the invaluable work that teachers do. #FixTier6
Learn more: www.uft.org/get-involved...
It also means fostering a stronger school system, bolstering teacher retention, and valuing the invaluable work that teachers do. #FixTier6
Learn more: www.uft.org/get-involved...
February 13, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Fixing Tier 6 members is about dignity & fairness – providing educators with the security they’ve earned.
It also means fostering a stronger school system, bolstering teacher retention, and valuing the invaluable work that teachers do. #FixTier6
Learn more: www.uft.org/get-involved...
It also means fostering a stronger school system, bolstering teacher retention, and valuing the invaluable work that teachers do. #FixTier6
Learn more: www.uft.org/get-involved...
Paraprofessionals serve NYC’s nearly 1 million students. They deserve the RESPECT of our City Leaders.
@council.nyc.gov, it’s long past time to give our paras a financial boost. Introduce and pass the RESPECT check NOW!
@council.nyc.gov, it’s long past time to give our paras a financial boost. Introduce and pass the RESPECT check NOW!
February 13, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Paraprofessionals serve NYC’s nearly 1 million students. They deserve the RESPECT of our City Leaders.
@council.nyc.gov, it’s long past time to give our paras a financial boost. Introduce and pass the RESPECT check NOW!
@council.nyc.gov, it’s long past time to give our paras a financial boost. Introduce and pass the RESPECT check NOW!
“It’s easier to make sure that nobody falls through the cracks” - Sean Caffrey-Agoglia, special-ed teacher, @NYTimes
Every child deserves a teacher who knows them. At John Dewey HS, class sizes fell from 34 to 25. At P.S. 199, they dropped from 28 to 18. This is just the start!
Every child deserves a teacher who knows them. At John Dewey HS, class sizes fell from 34 to 25. At P.S. 199, they dropped from 28 to 18. This is just the start!
February 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM
“It’s easier to make sure that nobody falls through the cracks” - Sean Caffrey-Agoglia, special-ed teacher, @NYTimes
Every child deserves a teacher who knows them. At John Dewey HS, class sizes fell from 34 to 25. At P.S. 199, they dropped from 28 to 18. This is just the start!
Every child deserves a teacher who knows them. At John Dewey HS, class sizes fell from 34 to 25. At P.S. 199, they dropped from 28 to 18. This is just the start!
Right now, Tier 6 members face heavy pension reductions if they retire at 55, regardless of how long they’ve served. That’s not right.
Join @uft.org in Albany on March 8 to demand our legislators lower the retirement age for members who served for 30 yrs: fixtier6.org/events/state...
Join @uft.org in Albany on March 8 to demand our legislators lower the retirement age for members who served for 30 yrs: fixtier6.org/events/state...
February 12, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Right now, Tier 6 members face heavy pension reductions if they retire at 55, regardless of how long they’ve served. That’s not right.
Join @uft.org in Albany on March 8 to demand our legislators lower the retirement age for members who served for 30 yrs: fixtier6.org/events/state...
Join @uft.org in Albany on March 8 to demand our legislators lower the retirement age for members who served for 30 yrs: fixtier6.org/events/state...
@liunewyork.bsky.social knows the role community schools play in their community. He’s a supporter from way back - we see you!
@uft.org + UCS
@uft.org + UCS
February 11, 2026 at 11:36 PM
@liunewyork.bsky.social knows the role community schools play in their community. He’s a supporter from way back - we see you!
@uft.org + UCS
@uft.org + UCS
@votejgr.bsky.social & @solagesny.bsky.social know the impact community schools have.
UCS is advocating for a solution that works - improving education, attendance, health & safety outcomes for students.
Thank you to these leaders & more for supporting the @uft.org in this cause.
UCS is advocating for a solution that works - improving education, attendance, health & safety outcomes for students.
Thank you to these leaders & more for supporting the @uft.org in this cause.
February 11, 2026 at 8:11 PM
@votejgr.bsky.social & @solagesny.bsky.social know the impact community schools have.
UCS is advocating for a solution that works - improving education, attendance, health & safety outcomes for students.
Thank you to these leaders & more for supporting the @uft.org in this cause.
UCS is advocating for a solution that works - improving education, attendance, health & safety outcomes for students.
Thank you to these leaders & more for supporting the @uft.org in this cause.
(1/2) “What we are asking for is righteous! What we are asking for is what our children need. What we are asking for is what you need to stay as teachers.” - @rweingarten.bsky.social, @aft.org President
February 11, 2026 at 5:32 PM
(1/2) “What we are asking for is righteous! What we are asking for is what our children need. What we are asking for is what you need to stay as teachers.” - @rweingarten.bsky.social, @aft.org President
(1/2) The @nytimes.com looked at NYC schools, including P.S. 9, where students were lost in crowded classrooms. Then a dozen new teachers were hired & class sizes dropped.
Now kids are "more excited about school," having "more face time with teachers and richer conversations."
Now kids are "more excited about school," having "more face time with teachers and richer conversations."
February 10, 2026 at 8:12 PM
(1/2) The @nytimes.com looked at NYC schools, including P.S. 9, where students were lost in crowded classrooms. Then a dozen new teachers were hired & class sizes dropped.
Now kids are "more excited about school," having "more face time with teachers and richer conversations."
Now kids are "more excited about school," having "more face time with teachers and richer conversations."
@uft.org stands in solidarity with UESF in their calls for fully funded family healthcare benefits, fair pay, and quality benefits for special education teachers from SF Unified School District.
Educators, no matter where they are, deserve a fair contract.
#UnionStrong #Solidarity
Educators, no matter where they are, deserve a fair contract.
#UnionStrong #Solidarity
February 10, 2026 at 4:03 PM
@uft.org stands in solidarity with UESF in their calls for fully funded family healthcare benefits, fair pay, and quality benefits for special education teachers from SF Unified School District.
Educators, no matter where they are, deserve a fair contract.
#UnionStrong #Solidarity
Educators, no matter where they are, deserve a fair contract.
#UnionStrong #Solidarity
“Our working class, our middle class - they are being pushed out of this city.” @uft.org VP of Elementary Schools, Karen Alford
Universal childcare will keep families in NYC & offer thousands of parents crucial financial relief.
Universal childcare will keep families in NYC & offer thousands of parents crucial financial relief.
February 9, 2026 at 3:53 PM
“Our working class, our middle class - they are being pushed out of this city.” @uft.org VP of Elementary Schools, Karen Alford
Universal childcare will keep families in NYC & offer thousands of parents crucial financial relief.
Universal childcare will keep families in NYC & offer thousands of parents crucial financial relief.
Thread (1/2): Did you know @mayor.nyc.gov Mamdani is a Tier 6 member?
Teachers, firefighters, nurses, and all other public servants who joined NYS’s retirement system after 2012 are all Tier 6.
Teachers, firefighters, nurses, and all other public servants who joined NYS’s retirement system after 2012 are all Tier 6.
February 6, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Thread (1/2): Did you know @mayor.nyc.gov Mamdani is a Tier 6 member?
Teachers, firefighters, nurses, and all other public servants who joined NYS’s retirement system after 2012 are all Tier 6.
Teachers, firefighters, nurses, and all other public servants who joined NYS’s retirement system after 2012 are all Tier 6.
NYC teachers deserve to retire comfortably. Every👏Single👏One👏
Yet, over a third of educators are on Tier 6 and have access to fewer retirement benefits than previous generations.
@nysenatorramos.bsky.social, @nyassemblymajority.bsky.social let’s make it equal - let’s #FixTier6
Yet, over a third of educators are on Tier 6 and have access to fewer retirement benefits than previous generations.
@nysenatorramos.bsky.social, @nyassemblymajority.bsky.social let’s make it equal - let’s #FixTier6
February 6, 2026 at 8:41 PM
NYC teachers deserve to retire comfortably. Every👏Single👏One👏
Yet, over a third of educators are on Tier 6 and have access to fewer retirement benefits than previous generations.
@nysenatorramos.bsky.social, @nyassemblymajority.bsky.social let’s make it equal - let’s #FixTier6
Yet, over a third of educators are on Tier 6 and have access to fewer retirement benefits than previous generations.
@nysenatorramos.bsky.social, @nyassemblymajority.bsky.social let’s make it equal - let’s #FixTier6
@uft.org educators from PS 30 PS 179, PS 369, MS 343, and the International Community High School are making some noise - it’s time to #FixTier6!
Let’s get to work and deliver the retirement benefits NYC’s educators deserve @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social, @leaderasc.bsky.social
Let’s get to work and deliver the retirement benefits NYC’s educators deserve @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social, @leaderasc.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 8:35 PM
@uft.org educators from PS 30 PS 179, PS 369, MS 343, and the International Community High School are making some noise - it’s time to #FixTier6!
Let’s get to work and deliver the retirement benefits NYC’s educators deserve @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social, @leaderasc.bsky.social
Let’s get to work and deliver the retirement benefits NYC’s educators deserve @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social, @leaderasc.bsky.social
Last night, @aoc.bsky.social stopped by IS 10 to discuss the needs of working families.
She was joined by @dianaforqueens.com, who is only on her second day representing NY36!
Both leaders understand the power of public education and what it takes to stand up for our teachers.
#UnionStrong
She was joined by @dianaforqueens.com, who is only on her second day representing NY36!
Both leaders understand the power of public education and what it takes to stand up for our teachers.
#UnionStrong
February 6, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Last night, @aoc.bsky.social stopped by IS 10 to discuss the needs of working families.
She was joined by @dianaforqueens.com, who is only on her second day representing NY36!
Both leaders understand the power of public education and what it takes to stand up for our teachers.
#UnionStrong
She was joined by @dianaforqueens.com, who is only on her second day representing NY36!
Both leaders understand the power of public education and what it takes to stand up for our teachers.
#UnionStrong
Educators give so much to New York. It’s only right that New York gives back.
Join the fight to Fix Tier 6: www.uft.org/get-involved...
Cc: @leaderasc.bsky.social @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social
Join the fight to Fix Tier 6: www.uft.org/get-involved...
Cc: @leaderasc.bsky.social @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Educators give so much to New York. It’s only right that New York gives back.
Join the fight to Fix Tier 6: www.uft.org/get-involved...
Cc: @leaderasc.bsky.social @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social
Join the fight to Fix Tier 6: www.uft.org/get-involved...
Cc: @leaderasc.bsky.social @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social
@uft.org members have fought & won in Albany, making reforms to #FixTier6.
But the job isn’t done and we’re ready to do it again.
Join us in Albany to tell our lawmakers to Fix Tier 6: fixtier6.org/events/state...
But the job isn’t done and we’re ready to do it again.
Join us in Albany to tell our lawmakers to Fix Tier 6: fixtier6.org/events/state...
February 5, 2026 at 9:45 PM
@uft.org members have fought & won in Albany, making reforms to #FixTier6.
But the job isn’t done and we’re ready to do it again.
Join us in Albany to tell our lawmakers to Fix Tier 6: fixtier6.org/events/state...
But the job isn’t done and we’re ready to do it again.
Join us in Albany to tell our lawmakers to Fix Tier 6: fixtier6.org/events/state...
Last year, NYC’s paraprofessionals told City Council members how the RESPECT check would improve their lives. We’re still waiting for many of them to listen.
@mayor.nyc.gov / @council.nyc.gov - educators need you to introduce and pass the RESPECT check!
@mayor.nyc.gov / @council.nyc.gov - educators need you to introduce and pass the RESPECT check!
February 5, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Last year, NYC’s paraprofessionals told City Council members how the RESPECT check would improve their lives. We’re still waiting for many of them to listen.
@mayor.nyc.gov / @council.nyc.gov - educators need you to introduce and pass the RESPECT check!
@mayor.nyc.gov / @council.nyc.gov - educators need you to introduce and pass the RESPECT check!
Tier 6 can’t be fixed through collective bargaining.
In New York, your state representatives pass laws that improve Tier 6.
NYC teachers are going to Albany to demand our lawmakers #FixTier6. Join us: fixtier6.org/events/state...
In New York, your state representatives pass laws that improve Tier 6.
NYC teachers are going to Albany to demand our lawmakers #FixTier6. Join us: fixtier6.org/events/state...
February 4, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Tier 6 can’t be fixed through collective bargaining.
In New York, your state representatives pass laws that improve Tier 6.
NYC teachers are going to Albany to demand our lawmakers #FixTier6. Join us: fixtier6.org/events/state...
In New York, your state representatives pass laws that improve Tier 6.
NYC teachers are going to Albany to demand our lawmakers #FixTier6. Join us: fixtier6.org/events/state...
#NEWS: Congratulations to @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social,
@ebottcher.bsky.social, and @dianaforqueens.com on your election to the NYS legislature!
@uft.org can't wait to partner with you in Albany to deliver our shared vision to #FixTier6, fully fund education, and support our school communities.
@ebottcher.bsky.social, and @dianaforqueens.com on your election to the NYS legislature!
@uft.org can't wait to partner with you in Albany to deliver our shared vision to #FixTier6, fully fund education, and support our school communities.
February 4, 2026 at 3:34 AM
#NEWS: Congratulations to @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social,
@ebottcher.bsky.social, and @dianaforqueens.com on your election to the NYS legislature!
@uft.org can't wait to partner with you in Albany to deliver our shared vision to #FixTier6, fully fund education, and support our school communities.
@ebottcher.bsky.social, and @dianaforqueens.com on your election to the NYS legislature!
@uft.org can't wait to partner with you in Albany to deliver our shared vision to #FixTier6, fully fund education, and support our school communities.
It’s not enough to pass the class size law, NYC needs to come up with an actionable plan to build more classroom seats where they are needed.
Thank you @liunewyork.bsky.social for standing up for our public schools!
Thank you @liunewyork.bsky.social for standing up for our public schools!
February 3, 2026 at 9:38 PM
It’s not enough to pass the class size law, NYC needs to come up with an actionable plan to build more classroom seats where they are needed.
Thank you @liunewyork.bsky.social for standing up for our public schools!
Thank you @liunewyork.bsky.social for standing up for our public schools!
We’ve made some progress on fixing Tier 6, but we’re not going to stop until UFT members get the retirement benefits they deserve.
Sign up to join the fight here: fixtier6.org/events/state...
Sign up to join the fight here: fixtier6.org/events/state...
February 3, 2026 at 7:31 PM
We’ve made some progress on fixing Tier 6, but we’re not going to stop until UFT members get the retirement benefits they deserve.
Sign up to join the fight here: fixtier6.org/events/state...
Sign up to join the fight here: fixtier6.org/events/state...
.@keithpowersnyc.bsky.social, @ebottcher.bsky.social, and @dianaforqueens.com have a strong track record of putting students, educators, and working families first.
That’s why @uft.org is out in force, voting for them TODAY!
Don’t wait, find your nearest polling place: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
That’s why @uft.org is out in force, voting for them TODAY!
Don’t wait, find your nearest polling place: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
February 3, 2026 at 5:19 PM
.@keithpowersnyc.bsky.social, @ebottcher.bsky.social, and @dianaforqueens.com have a strong track record of putting students, educators, and working families first.
That’s why @uft.org is out in force, voting for them TODAY!
Don’t wait, find your nearest polling place: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
That’s why @uft.org is out in force, voting for them TODAY!
Don’t wait, find your nearest polling place: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
🚨Manhattan & Queens: TODAY IS ELECTION DAY🚨
If you haven’t already:
🔎Find your polling site: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
⏰Set a reminder
🗳️Vote for @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social, @ebottcher.bsky.social, and @dianaforqueens.com
Let’s put pro-union candidates in Albany!
#UFTVotes
If you haven’t already:
🔎Find your polling site: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
⏰Set a reminder
🗳️Vote for @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social, @ebottcher.bsky.social, and @dianaforqueens.com
Let’s put pro-union candidates in Albany!
#UFTVotes
February 3, 2026 at 5:15 PM
🚨Manhattan & Queens: TODAY IS ELECTION DAY🚨
If you haven’t already:
🔎Find your polling site: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
⏰Set a reminder
🗳️Vote for @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social, @ebottcher.bsky.social, and @dianaforqueens.com
Let’s put pro-union candidates in Albany!
#UFTVotes
If you haven’t already:
🔎Find your polling site: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
⏰Set a reminder
🗳️Vote for @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social, @ebottcher.bsky.social, and @dianaforqueens.com
Let’s put pro-union candidates in Albany!
#UFTVotes
Last week, @uft.org Assistant Secretary, Mike Sill, made the case to @nyassemblymajority.bsky.social & NYS Senate for fixing Tier 6.
We need a pension system that not only gives educators the retirement they deserve but helps recruit + retain the next generation of educators.
#FixTier6
We need a pension system that not only gives educators the retirement they deserve but helps recruit + retain the next generation of educators.
#FixTier6
February 2, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Last week, @uft.org Assistant Secretary, Mike Sill, made the case to @nyassemblymajority.bsky.social & NYS Senate for fixing Tier 6.
We need a pension system that not only gives educators the retirement they deserve but helps recruit + retain the next generation of educators.
#FixTier6
We need a pension system that not only gives educators the retirement they deserve but helps recruit + retain the next generation of educators.
#FixTier6