On the Record with Michael Mulgrew

Teachers across the country are leading a labor resurgence as they fight for their students, their schools and their profession. Hear UFT President Michael Mulgrew and former New York Times labor reporter Steven Greenhouse discuss this movement as they talk about Greenhouse's new book, "Beaten Down, Worked Up: The Past, Present and Future of American Labor" on the latest episode of "On the Record with Michael Mulgrew."

How can we make teacher observations less intimidating and more meaningful? In this season's first episode of "On the Record with Michael Mulgrew," UFT President Michael Mulgrew talks with three New York City public school educators about ways teachers can take more control over their observations. The UFT recently negotiated needed changes to the teacher evaluation process, including reducing the minimum number of observations for most teachers to two a year. But real change, Mulgrew and his guests say, will only come when we change the culture around observations – when we see observations as an opportunity to have a conversation about educational practices between two professionals.

"On The Record with Michael Mulgrew" is back for its second season with all new episodes starting this September from UFT Podcasts.

On this episode of "On The Record," UFT President Michael Mulgrew talks about the need for educators to find ways to recharge over the summer. And UFT Marketing Promotions Executive Lorrie-Ann Gheraldi discusses some fun summer deals available on the UFT Members App. To hear this or previous episodes, go to the UFT website, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to your podcasts. "On the Record" will return with new episodes this September.

This episode is dedicated to one of the founding members of the UFT, former President for Elementary schools Abe Levine. Abe was critical to the formation of this union and lived for this union and in service of his membership. On behalf of all the United Federation of Teachers, thank you Abe Levine for leading the way.

Ever consider running for public office? Many UFT members have the skills our communities need, but they need a nudge to "stand up and run!" Listen to the latest edition of "On the Record with Michael Mulgrew" as the UFT president asks three dynamic members of the New York State Assembly — Alicia Hyndman, Jaime Williams and Carmen de la Rosa — to share their stories about the journeys they made to elected office and the challenges they surmounted.

Saddled with student loans? Unable to navigate the many loan forgiveness programs out there? You aren't alone. The UFT has partnered with a new service and reputable law firm to help guide members every step of the way. UFT President Michael Mulgrew walks listeners through the Student Debt Relief Program, a new benefit for UFT members only, in the latest episode of On The Record, found on iTunes, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

At a Bronx elementary school, suspensions and disciplinary incidents are down while student happiness, academics and parental engagement are up. How? By changing school culture. Hear more as UFT President Michael Mulgrew talks with the educators and the principal at PS 42 in the Bronx about the changes they made by bringing in resources and the joint UFT-DOE program known as the Positive Learning Collaborative.