Archive - A BETTER CONTRACT (ABC-UFT)

URGENT CALL TO ACTION: Tell Albany to Protect Union Democracy

The NYS Legislature is moving quickly. Help ensure New York protects both labor organizations and the democratic rights of the workers they represent.

Published on The Wire: Powered by Educators of NYC • Jun 3

Tell Them What We Really Do. The Conversation Starts With Us!

For too long, paraprofessionals have been talked about instead of listened to.

Published on Alyson Monzon • Jun 2

UFT Election Task Force Minority Report

At 5pm last Friday, May 29, the members of the UFT Election Task Force concluded reviewing and voting on a recommendation that will be made this…

Jun 1 • A Better Contract

May 2026

UFT Election Task Force Meeting #3 - May 5, 2026

If you missed our coverage of the first UFT Election Task Force meeting held in December 2025 (meeting #1), you can CLICK HERE to read all about it.

May 29 • A Better Contract

New York State Tier 6 Proposal: A Drop in the Bucket

NYSUT Reports Tier 6 Changes in Proposed Albany Budget Deal

Published on Pensions with Ben • May 25

Why I’m speaking up for us!

My name is Alyson Monzon, and I have been a paraprofessional in Queens for 11 years.

Published on Alyson Monzon • May 19

Solidarity with LIRR Workers

Workers need pensionable raises that meet NYC cost of living, not lump-sum "bonuses".

May 16 • A Better Contract

Don’t Let Them Gamble With Our Pensions: Reason Enough to Vote For David Kazansky for TRS Trustee

The fight over pension “restructuring” is really a fight over who controls TRS: members or political insiders. Vote for accountability & checks on the…

Published on The Wire: Powered by Educators of NYC • May 13

And why it is so important to vote today for David Kazansky for TRS Trustee.

May 13 • A Better Contract

Tomorrow Is TRS Election Day

If TRS Members Can Vote, We Can Win.

Published on David Kazansky • May 12

ABC TRS Town Hall: May 11 @ 7pm

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May 11 • A Better Contract

Rank-and-File Members Get Important TRS Election Clarification

Five major updates on this important election set for Wednesday, May 13

Published on David Kazansky • May 9

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