Weingarten, UNITY Sweep UFT Elections

In a powerful vote of confidence in her leadership, Randi Weingarten won an overwhelming victory in UFT elections today, taking close to 90% of the total vote. Weingarten’s UNITY slate swept all the offices in the election, winning every division of the union and every seat on the Executive Board. The eight members of the New Action caucus who were cross-endorsed on the UNITY slate were also victorious.

Weingarten’s and UNITY’s sweeping victory sends a clear message to Tweed that they are facing a union strongly united in defense of public education and educational professionalism.

“I am honored that our members decided overwhelmingly to allow me to serve another term in office. Our members are the most incredible people I know — be they teachers, paraprofessionals, guidance counselors, therapists, nurses or others — and it is an honor and privilege to champion their needs and aspirations,” Weingarten said.

“In the next three years we will be working with parents and others to help all children succeed,” she said. “When we fight to enable educators to do their jobs effectively — and get the respect and conditions and professionalism they need — we are doing nothing more than fighting to give our students the opportunities they so richly deserve.”

Edwize will report all of the results of the election once they are certified by the American Arbitration Association.

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