Jun 4, 2014 | News Story
UFT Members Ratify Historic Contract
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In an overwhelming show of support for their new contract with the city, members of the United Federation of Teachers ratified their contract by a margin of more than 3-to-1.
Approximately 90,000 votes were counted yesterday showing that Teachers approved the contract by 75% and Paraprofessionals by 84%. For more information, and a breakdown of how the membership voted for this historic contract, please click here.
After five years without a contract, these hardworking educators will finally get the compensation they deserve!