ABC Update: Ballots are out, Candidates Write Letters to Staff, Thursday Brooklyn and Friday Rockaway Meetups, The First 100 Days

Monday, May 5 - Cinquo de Mayo.

 

ABC has been busy - too busy for me to keep up. And now that ballots are out we are in the final stages. Ballots must be returned by May 28 at 9 AM - which really means May 27 - in essence they took two days off the balloting -- we used to be able to return the day of the count which is May 29 and May 30 and maybe even beyond that. Imagine the ballots sitting at 52 Broadway overnight and possibly the weekend.

 

 

 

 

Marianne video:

Spring is a fresh start, the UFT election is too! vote ABC

https://www.youtube.com/live/CEAbn1x4uO8?si=Spl9fy-P9vz0Tp2U

 

 

Why vote for A Better Contract? Because we’re ready to hit the ground running. 💥 On Day 1, we launch a real contract campaign—no delays, no excuses. Our first 100 days will be about rebuilding union strength, ending backroom deals, and finally putting an end to concession-driven leadership.

Vote for bold, transparent, and fearless action. Vote for A Better Contract. ✊

#VoteABC #BetterContractNow #UnionStrong #EndTheConcessions #RealLeadership #UFTelection2025 #NoMoreDeals #TeachersDeserveBetter

 

ABC is committed to transforming our union by listening to our members, who include YOU! You matter-- your experience, your expertise, your frustrations, your health and your happiness! Talk to us and vote for member-driven participation!

 

And don't forget the happy hours in person plus all the zooms. 

 

We had a nice time in Westchester on Sunday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABC needs donations to expand our reach for Zoom, MailerLite & printing, especially with more ABC supporters attending our Zoom/in-person events. Any contribution is highly appreciated, so please donate here: https://donate.stripe.com/3cs3df9wBaL1aVaeUU

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Colleagues,

As many of you know, union elections are just two short weeks away.  I’m writing to you today not only as a fellow educator, but as someone who has spent over two decades walking these hallways with you-teaching, learning, growing, and advocating for what’s right for our students and ourselves.

In that time, we’ve stood side by side through challenges and triumphs.  We’ve celebrated each other’s milestones and supported one another through good times and bad.  It’s that shared history, and that deep-rooted connection, that gives me the confidence to ask for your support-and your vote.

I am proud to be running with the ABC Coalition, a team committed to transparency, equity, and putting educators first.  We believe in strong, united leadership that listens, collaborates and takes action.  We want a union that is truly beholden to its members and puts their interests before all others.  I would be honored to bring my years of experience, union involvement, and unwavering passion for our profession to a leadership role on your behalf.

You know me.  You’ve seen my passion.  Some of us have had our ups and downs together, but through it all we’ve come through it stronger and with deeper understanding.  I'm Asking you to trust in that history-and in me-as we head into this important election.

Let’s build the kind of union we can really be proud of by showing your support and trust, and voting for the ABC Coalition.

With gratitude,

Proud Elementary Teacher, and proud ABC Executive Board Candidate