Please note: Though circulated in 1970-71, the exact date of publication for this pamphlet is unknown.
This 1970 pamphlet highlights the United Federation of Teachers' achievements in collective bargaining, wage increases, improved benefits, and educational reforms. It showcases how the UFT advocated for teacher rights while promoting broader civil rights and social justice during a transformative decade for labor and education.
Entering the 1970's the UFT emerged as a powerful labor force in New York City, securing significant contract gains including top salaries and expanded welfare benefits. Amid educational and racial tensions, the union fought for teacher protections and reforms that aligned with ongoing civil rights efforts, emphasizing democratic union governance and coalition-building within the broader social justice movement.
United Federation of Teachers. Pamphlet, 1971. “Gains in Social Equity and Contracts.” Princeton University Digital Library. https://dpul.princeton.edu/catalog/6fc77dbd-0215-4433-8362-2d56e5843747.
