Archive - A BETTER CONTRACT (ABC-UFT)

The Cost of Being a Para

We’re not asking for more. We’re asking to live.

Published on Alyson Monzon • Jul 6

June 2026

UFT's Endorsement Process: Still Broken

Unity’s political “expertise” has become a running joke. UFT members deserve better.

Jun 29 • A Better Contract

Tonight’s the Night: Join the Fix Retiree Benefits Organizing Town Hall at 7 PM

Hundreds have registered already! There's still time and space to register.

Published on FIX RETIREE BENEFITS - UFT • Jun 28

FIX RETIREE BENEFITS

Organizing for the 2027 UFT Retired Teachers Chapter election.

Jun 16 • A Better Contract

TRS Passport Funds Underperform Over Last 10 Years

TDA investment options cost members hundreds of thousands in lost returns

Published on Pensions with Ben • Jun 10

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

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