This labor guidance definitely pushes teachers toward doing classroom setup during our vacations and/or before and after school. The DOE is normalizing coming in and working during our time off, with zero compensation. Not only do Mulgrew and Unity allow it, they practice their own version of it by conducting UFT chapter leader trainings this week.
I am writing this from my classroom, a week before we’re due back! I’ve had to move 3 times in 4 years, and never had the chance to fully organize and unpack everything. I admit that people more organized than I am might not need as much time, but the idea that NO time is needed is insane—especially with all the curricular changes in elementary school in recent years.
That is just TOO MUCH. Classroom setup is a lot of work, even when we are not changing classrooms. Mulgrew and Unity caucus members are making nice with the DOE right now while they directly participate in New Teacher Week. New Teacher Week is another DOE initiative that does not adequately compensate educators for their time and labor. We're noticing a trend here.
Do these OLR folks know what it takes to set up a classroom? Or even teach in one? I guess not. Chad is right, they want teachers to come in on their own time. Many do but without pay just so the can receive their students into an organized and beautiful setting. Shame on the UFT leadership for allowing this!
This labor guidance definitely pushes teachers toward doing classroom setup during our vacations and/or before and after school. The DOE is normalizing coming in and working during our time off, with zero compensation. Not only do Mulgrew and Unity allow it, they practice their own version of it by conducting UFT chapter leader trainings this week.
A leader that doesn’t have union values cannot adequately represent union members.
Mulgrew & Crew has got to go!
Absolutely. Members need to vote in elections.
They UFT IS THERE TO PROTECT US FROM DOE. Now you see this it’s UNPROFESSIONAL!!
Mulgrew is allowing OLR to walk all over us.
Another reason to vote out Mulgrew and all of his followers. I truly believe it’s time for a change.
Let's work together to make it happen.
I am 100% in
I am writing this from my classroom, a week before we’re due back! I’ve had to move 3 times in 4 years, and never had the chance to fully organize and unpack everything. I admit that people more organized than I am might not need as much time, but the idea that NO time is needed is insane—especially with all the curricular changes in elementary school in recent years.
That is just TOO MUCH. Classroom setup is a lot of work, even when we are not changing classrooms. Mulgrew and Unity caucus members are making nice with the DOE right now while they directly participate in New Teacher Week. New Teacher Week is another DOE initiative that does not adequately compensate educators for their time and labor. We're noticing a trend here.
Say it loud so UNITY knows we know!
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Do these OLR folks know what it takes to set up a classroom? Or even teach in one? I guess not. Chad is right, they want teachers to come in on their own time. Many do but without pay just so the can receive their students into an organized and beautiful setting. Shame on the UFT leadership for allowing this!