UFT in the news as NYC schools rethink device use and push for higher teacher pay; the union represents NYC public school teachers (about 118k in-service, 17k paraprofessionals as of 2005).
Under a compromise, the United Federation of Teachers has agreed to extend the city’s timeline to meet classroom-size caps, offering a differential pay bonus to teachers in waivered classes while keeping the statewide framework. The arrangement will allow the city to reach 70% compliance next year and 90% by 2028-29, with payments for exemptions.