On
Wednesday July 16th 2014
we are hosting a summer series panel and open discussion on the history
of groups that have competed for power and influence within the UFT. We
will also examine the implications for MORE. More event Information
here
Below
are readings and video lectures from union/UFT historians on the
background of the founding of UFT and Unity caucus, the ruling party of
our union.
Suggested Readings
Democracy & Politics in the UFT, 1976 Edition
Democracy
and Politics in the UFT is being reprinted in its original with no
changes in order to provide a snapshot of the state of the UFT and
education circa 1976 and how one opposition group approached these
issues.Thanks to Vera Pavone, Ira Goldfine and Norm Scott for creating
an online version of the pamphlet they produced almost 40 years ago.
UFT/Unity Caucus Early History from "City Unions"
This
chapter on the founding of the UFT and how Shanker consolidated power
from the book "City Unions". There is a lot of insight into how Unity
has controlled the UFT since its inception.
Here
we have a series of videos about the history of our union, it’s
founding, some discussions on past caucuses and dissident groups, and
the relationship between non-Unity activists and the union leadership.
Historical roots of the UFT presented by Michael Fiorillo and Peter Lamphere at the State of the Union conference (Feb. 4. 2012).
UFT Friend or Foe- from 2013 Summer Series- How non-Unity Chapter leaders and activists relate to UFT leadership
MORE Summer Series 2012- UFT Caucus History Since 1968
Join
the Movement of Rank-and-File Educators (MORE) for Summer Series 2014.
Discussions exploring the past, present and future of teacher unionism.
All are welcome!
Wednesdays 4:00pm-7:00pm
The Dark Horse
17 Murray St. NYC
Near City Hall, Chambers St, WTC
July 16th
Who Runs the UFT? Why Are There Alternatives? A Historical Perspective 1960-2014
The
UFT formed in 1960 as a merger of several organizations. By 1964 the
Unity caucus emerged as the ruling party of the UFT, which they remain
to this day. Throughout the union’s history various dissident groups and
caucuses have contested this dominance. At different times these groups
merged, ran joint slates, or disbanded. We will discuss why these
groups formed and their differing visions and strategies. How is MORE
related to this history? What can we learn from it?
Other Summer Series Events
July 30th
Life Under the New UFT Contract
August 13th
Lessons from the Chicago Teachers’ Union- Featuring Guest Speakers from Chicago
August 20th
UFT 101: Why Does Our Teachers' Union Matter?
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