HARRISON, NY – April 4, 2013 – Leaders from teachers unions and administration from throughout Westchester and Putnam Counties will hold a news conference Thursday to unveil a “solidarity quilt” for residents of Newtown, Connecticutt, and react to a proposal by the National Rifle Association to arm teachers in schools.
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YFT to Demonstrate their Support for Return of Certified Pupil Support Services
YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers Federation of Teachers (YFT)are asking their membership to demonstrate their concern to Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano for the return of Certified Pupil support Services for the student body. The demonstration is to take place on Thursday, October 11th, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., at the Cross County Shopping Center, at the Central Avenue entrance to …
Teachers, Parents Issue “Progress Report” on Pain Caused by State Cuts
YONKERS, NY — Despite claims that $1.3 billion in state budget cuts could easily be absorbed by school districts, Yonkers education leaders say the first three weeks of school have revealed just the opposite. In a “progress report” to be delivered at a Monday news conference, the Yonkers Federation of Teachers and other Westchester-area educators will detail how deep program …
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Yonkers Federation Of Teachers Denounce the False and Inflammatory Statements Made by Yonkers Mayor Amicone Regarding Judge Giacomo’s Recent Court Ruling
YONKERS, NY — Yonkers Federation of Teachers President Pat Puleo said, “As usual Mayor Amicone has his facts wrong. The teachers union had little to nothing to do with the recent court ruling; the issue was between Office of Inspector General Dan Schorr and the YFT Welfare Fund. The Welfare Fund is a totally separate entity from the union. The …
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